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Executive Director at A Leg To Stand On (ALTSO)

Two decades ago, C. Mead Welles and Dr. DINESH PATEL decided to take action after seeing too many children in the developing world struggling needlessly with untreated limb disabilities because their families could not afford care. A Leg To Stand On was incorporated because of their promise to transform the future for children by providing a simple, high-quality prosthetic limb, appropriately fitted wheelchair, or brace. Today, more than 20,600 #CoolKids have gained the ability to walk & roll, enrolled or graduated from school, and felt the freedom of independence that mobility offers -- and that every child deserves. Thanks to our Board of Directors Cathy Carroll, Dr. Harold van Bosse, Ray McKenzie, @Wynn Laffey; our #India Director Dhiren Joshi; our team A.J. Warco, Beth Ann Hemming, Hannah Schumacher; and our loyal community of advocates for stepping up every day to give kids everywhere the chance to break the cycle of poverty they were born into, and to thrive!

A Leg To Stand On was incorporated just over 20 years ago by our co-founders Dr. DINESH PATEL and C. Mead Welles -- united by their keen realization of how mobility impacts every facet of our lives, and every opportunity we have. Because of their leadership and vision, 20,600+ CoolKids have been empowered with the ability to walk & roll since the inauguration of our first clinic in 2003 -- inspiring a community of thousands of advocates whose generosity is transforming lives every day. Thank you Dr. Patel and Mead. We can't wait to celebrate 20 years of providing free care next year -- sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear celebration details! https://bit.ly/3LtRhki 📸: ALTSO Board and co in 2003 at the founding of our first clinic in Ahmedabad, India.

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Sukirti Bagal MD, MPH

Medical Affairs and Strategy Leader

1y

Oh I remember this very very well! Kudos to all! Amazing work….. brings tears to my eyes!

Noble people with noble cause.

Cathy Carroll

Leadership Coach for Family Businesses | Author of "Hug of War: How to Lead a Family Business With Both Love and Logic"

1y

So proud of this group’s accomplishments! 👏

Anthony Evrard

Co-Founder and CEO @ Court 16 – Tennis Remixed™ | Bridging Sports and Community Transformation

1y

Transformative!!!

Sukirti Bagal MD, MPH

Medical Affairs and Strategy Leader

1y

BTW- you are giving my age away! Not that I am proud of the wisdom that comes with! 😊😊

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Rakesh Kamdar

Founder and President - DB Healthcare | Ex-Vice Chairman - Board of Trustees @ TiE Global

11mo

Thank you DINESH PATEL for co-founding such an amazing initiative 20 years a go. You're a true community leader and an inspiration to many of us!

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Kelly Axtell

Accomplished Deputy Manager driving effective leadership, team building and operational efficiencies

11mo

Thank you for sharing with me Dr.Patel, you and your colleagues amaze me. It’s so awesome to see this kind of work. Thank you for your ongoing work!!

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Vinod Mittal

Ispat Corp | Nexzu Mobilty

11mo

Great work, congratulations 🙌🙌

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Dinesh, you service has been extraordinary.

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