Part 2 of this special live series brings you straight to the heart of the 2025 Limb Preservation Foundation Symposium, where leaders in medicine, technology, advocacy, and lived experience come together to reshape the future of limb care.

Hosted and created by Rick Bontkowski, The AMP’D UP211 Podcast continues its mission to amplify voices from the limb loss and limb difference community, this time from the main stage in Denver.

In this episode, four remarkable guests join us to share their powerful stories and groundbreaking work:

• Gini Thomas – After surviving a devastating motorcycle accident, Gini made the bold decision to pursue osseointegration. Her journey is a testament to advocacy, autonomy, and second chances.
• Mike Bolland – Born without a right hand, Mike is a professional bowler and the creator of We're Not Stumped, a podcast that brings humor, awareness, and authenticity to disability storytelling.
• Lera Doederlein – Once a child in a Russian orphanage, now a Paralympic athlete. Lera's story spans continents, challenges, and triumphs as she redefines what’s possible through sport and resilience.
• Dr. Aadeel Akhtar – A visionary in neuroprosthetics and the founder of PSYONIC, Dr. Akhtar is revolutionizing the way we think about prosthetic limbs—making them more intuitive, lifelike, and accessible.

This episode captures the spirit of the symposium, education, empowerment, and community. Whether you’re an amputee, clinician, caregiver, or curious listener, this conversation will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to take action.

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