Have you ever spoken to or met a person that makes you feel calm and makes you think on a deeper level and realize that your problems are nothing, because this amazing person has overcome so many obstacles that you should be grateful to be breathing! ... Read More
Flesh-eating bacteria survivor trains for Paralympics
Who knew 7 years ago that I would discover one of my greatest talents due to flesh-eating bacteria? I never would have pursued this if I hadn't lost my limbs. It really goes to show that you never know what you may be good at until you try! Read the ... Read More
And The Winner Is…
Hundreds of people from all over the country reached out to me over the past months in hopes of winning the 2012 Honda Odyssey VMI Conversion van that Steve Rayman Chevrolet donated to me almost seven years ago on Katie Couric’s talk show. About 60 ... Read More
Wheelchair Accessible Van Giveaway
Aimee Copeland Foundation is partnering with FODAC and AMS Vans to donate Aimee's used 2012 Honda Odyssey with VMI conversion. Applicants must have a disability and require use of a wheelchair for mobility. See application below for ... Read More
Local Woman Who Lost Limbs Will Compete in Swimming Championship
Aimee is gearing up to compete in the 2018 US Paralympic National Championship in swimming later this month. Check out the full story along with footage from her most recent swim meet. ... Read More
Flesh Eating Bacteria Survivor To Swim In National Championships — Without Hands Or Feet!
Aimee Copeland is a champion of life! And now she is headed to compete for the opportunity to be a Paralympic Swimming Champion as well. She is an inspiration to her thousands of followers on social media as well as to all of the men and women ... Read More
Her wounds are healed by helping others: Flesh-eating bacteria survivor shares her story
Aimee shared her experiences in an effort to support the mission of United Way. It is only through our challenges that we can connect with others who struggle. Together, we can grow and leave this world a better place. Read more and see Aimee's talk ... Read More
Fear or Hope?
The scariest moments of my life weren’t in the hospital, when my limbs were being removed one by one. The powerful medications that numbed the physical pain also dulled my emotional centers and executive functioning. I didn’t have the attention span ... Read More
True Life: I Have No Hands or Feet
When folks see me on the street they’re often curious (understandably) and also shocked to hear that with no hands or feet I can drive and go to the grocery store. Y’all, that’s nothing. Taste the made-from-scratch lasagna I made single handedly ... Read More
Blessed To Be Different
I was an active 24-year-old graduate student studying the intersection between nature and psychology when tragedy struck. I first had the idea for the Aimee Copeland Foundation while lying in a hospital bed. My entire left leg, right foot and both ... Read More