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.
Noble people with noble cause.
So proud of this group’s accomplishments! 👏
Transformative!!!
BTW- you are giving my age away! Not that I am proud of the wisdom that comes with! 😊😊
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!
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!!
Great work, congratulations 🙌🙌
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Dinesh, you service has been extraordinary.
Medical Affairs and Strategy Leader
1yOh I remember this very very well! Kudos to all! Amazing work….. brings tears to my eyes!