The Power of Sports For Amputees FAQ's

When Will Filming Begin?

Production began in March 2023.

When Will The Film Be Completed?

The Film will be completed in time prior to the Opening Ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Opening Ceremonies which is, August 28th. The film will show in San Diego for friends and families on August 6th, 2024 from 6:00pm-9:30pm. Feedback Focus Groups will be arranged afterwards prior to a full public viewing.

Why This Film?

I was first introduced to Amputees during the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games. It was an incredible experience for me! I learned at that time the abilities of athletes with differences, not their dis-abilities. Having been surrounded with people who had leg limb and arm limb loss along with spinal cord injuries, gave me a new perception that I want to share with the non-disabled community. I want to show that those with limb losses are not to be pitied. I'd like for people to know that insurance doesn't cover the cost of their Adaptive Prosthetics to participate in certain sports. It should be the right of the person, for their health and other reasons, to choose to be active in sports. That truly would be Diversity Inclusion. Giving everyone the ability to participate in whatever activity they want to get involved!

In the leg limb loss community, if they are already not aware, grants, clinics and activities are in place in which they can get involved, and be a part of the community.

Who Will be Interviewed?

The three people include:

James Dixon; an adult that wants to have an active lifestyle. Only in the last 6 years was he able to live his life without limits. We will find out why.

Carson Fox: a teen that had his leg amputated 2 1/2 years ago. Carson wants to continue playing on his high school football team. He also wants to learn Track and Field and participate on the team as well.

Beatriz Hatz: Is a Paralympic Long Jump Athlete, living at the Chula Vista Training Center. Beatriz is training to get a spot on the USA Track Team going to the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.

Of course, I have others that will share their thoughts and insights. You'll have to watch to see just who they are!

Where Can I Watch This Film?

Currently on August 6th at the Encore Event Center in San Diego, Tickets need to be purchased ahead of time and the link https://new.biddingowl.com/AmputeeSports Scroll on the left side to see TICKETS and then you can click on them.