About Us
Our History
Our inspiration came when our friend, Nate, a triathlete, suffered a catastrophic injury from sports which resulted in an amputation of his lower left leg. Desperately wanting to get back to his active lifestyle, we decided to raise the funds necessary for a prosthetic blade, that insurance wouldn't cover.
Our MISSION & GOAL
The Blade 5K's mission is dedicated to helping those experiencing limb loss by obtaining a professionally-fitted prosthetic or other necessities in order to be active and regain the quality of life they deserve.
The Blade 5K’s goal each year is to raise funds and award a new recipient(s) a professionally-fitted prosthetic or other necessities in order to return to or begin an active lifestyle. In addition to prosthetics, the aim is to raise community awareness and understanding of amputee needs, thus providing resources and inclusivity of amputees.