Category: Blog

We are proud to present Jessica Noreika. Jessica became an Above-The-Knee amputee due to a tragic motorcycle accident in October 2021.  Jessica recently went through the surgeries to receive the Osseointegration Implant.  Jessica, once incredibly active is now facing the challenges of her new normals head-on.  Jessica continues to inspire her entire community through her quiet strength and determination to live life to the fullest. The AMP’D UP211 Video Podcast is hosted by Rick Bontkowski, a right-below-knee amputee.

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Recorded at Audiohive Podcasting
Hosted on Transistor.fm

We are proud to present Denny Chipollini. Denny is a two-time Olympic Torchbearer, Public Speaker, Personal Trainer, and Adaptive Athlete.  Denny truly has a zest for life and continues to inspire the amputee community through his video blog and lifestyle tips.  This extraordinary amputee proves that there truly is a fountain of youth.  The AMP’D UP211 Video Podcast is hosted by Rick Bontkowski, a right below knee amputee.

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The AMPdUp211 Youtube Channel
Recorded at Audiohive Podcasting
Hosted on Transistor.fm

We are proud to present Sam Schaefer.  Sam is the founder of  Schaefer Adaptive Methods, created about a year after undergoing an elective amputation as the result of a 9-year fight with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).   Sam brings an incredibly unique and inspiring skill set for recovery and adaptive techniques to the entire amputee community.  Sam continues to lead the way for so many seeking hope and progress.  The AMP’D UP211 Video Podcast is hosted by Rick Bontkowski, a right below knee amputee.

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The AMPdUp211 Youtube Channel
Recorded at Audiohive Podcasting
Hosted on Transistor.fm

We are proud to present James Calcagni. James is the visionary behind The Navigator, an assistive device designed specifically for amputees.  Rick Bontkowski spends a full hour discussing James’s journey into amputee advocacy and his continued support and efforts to make the amputee’s lifestyle accessible and affordable. The AMP’D UP211 Video Podcast is hosted by Rick Bontkowski, a right below knee amputee.

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The AMPdUp211 Youtube Channel
Recorded at Audiohive Podcasting
Hosted on Transistor.fm

We are proud to present Cam Ayala.  Cam spends a full hour discussing the first year of his amputee journey.  Cam made headlines as a contestant on The Bachelorette where he revealed that he suffered from lymphedema.  Cam has quickly become a hero in the amputee community through his own podcast and continued advocacy.  Cam continues to inspire others through his spirituality and extraordinary amputee lifestyle.  The AMP’D UP211 Video Podcast is hosted by Rick Bontkowski, a right below knee amputee.

We are proud to present Kayla Inman.  This TedX speaker lost her leg from a tragic fall on ice and has inspired others with her story, advocacy, and grace under pressure.  Kayla spends a full hour discussing her life, leadership, and unique perspective on the amputee community. The AMP’D UP211 Video Podcast is hosted by Rick Bontkowski, a right below knee amputee.

We are proud to present Eric Eckenberger, Boxer, Extreme Sports Enthusiast, and the Founder of Crooked Halo, a lifestyle brand that includes clothing and whiskey.  Eric spends a full hour discussing his tragic train accident, his home grown dynasty, and his amputee lifestyle. The AMP’D UP211 Video Podcast is hosted by Rick Bontkowski, a right below knee amputee.

We are proud to present Amira Radovic’, CEO and visionary behind the THERA-V, a stimulation device designed specifically for amputees to manage Phantom Pain.  Amira spends a full hour discussing her work in the field of bio-medical engineering.  Amira is committed to the limb loss community and her product, the THERA-V is truly changing lives.  The AMP’D UP211 Video Podcast is hosted by Rick Bontkowski, a right below knee amputee.