Let's Get Marissa Prosthetic Feet So She Can Wear Heels!

  • van: Jeannie Alred
  • ontvanger: Students at Johns Hopkins University

The students at Johns Hopkins University are doing some amazing things!!! They have created a prosthetic foot and ankle that helps women who have amputated legs to walk more comfortably in heels.

Their first priority group is female veterans! And we know just the woman veteran for them!

I started this petition to let Johns Hopkins University students know that Marissa Strock is a prime, deserving candidate to test their new prosthetic ankle, and to show them that she has so many people who stand behind her, love her, support her and want to see her in this prosthetic ankle.

Marissa was a military police officer who served in Iraq. On November 24th, 2005, Marissa's vehicle was struck by a command detonated IED that was buried in the road. Although Marissa lost both of her legs due to that explosion, she continues to give back to her community and others who have served. Marissa is a deserving candidate for this prosthetic ankle. She has sacrificed so much for her country; it would be amazing if we could give her this gift!

Please Johns Hopkins University, we plead with you to give this phenomenal woman the gift of walking with comfort in heels, and we salute you for caring so much about our nation's Heroes! 

Here is more about Marissa: http://www.newsweek.com/iraq-vet-adjusts-leg-loss-96675

Here is a video of the prosthetic ankles we are trying to get Marissa: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/amputees-high-heeled-prosthetics_us_57b20435e4b007c36e4f9318?section

PHOTO: David Jay

Update #27 jaar geleden
We thank you all for the comments, signatures, love and support. It is my honor to let you all know that Marissa will be fitted for her prosthetic ankles this weekend!
*If you are in the DC area on Oct 9th, please come out and support Marissa and our women Veterans in the Ms Veteran America Competition. You can find more info at www.msveteranamerica.org
Update #17 jaar geleden
Thank you all for the support! We will soon send JHU an email to show them all the support Marissa has received & to let them know she would be a great candidate for their prosthetic ankles! We will keep you posted on how things progress! Thank you all and please keep sharing!
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