In March of 2012, a tornado ripped through the town of Henryville, Indiana. Stephanie Decker, a 37-year-old mother of three, found herself in a life-altering moment. As her house began to disintegrate around her, she shielded her two young children with her body. Her dream home fell in, crushing her legs, but because of her heroic actions, Stephanie's children were amazingly unscathed. It was a miracle that she even survived and made it to the hospital. At that point, doctors determined that parts of both legs would need to be amputated.
Stephanie Decker has become a true symbol of survival and overcoming adversity.
-She inspires and motivates audiences.
-She shares how humor, perseverance, and setting goals have helped to overcome obstacles and get back to an active life.
Stephanie is also using her story as a platform to bring awareness for the Stephanie Decker Foundation. The Stephanie Decker Foundation supports two major areas:
1. Children with prosthetics: Stephanie is passionate about children and sports. She has made it a mission to help children with prosthetics enjoy sports and the same athletic opportunities as others.
2. Accessibility to leading-edge prosthetic products: Stephanie considers herself fortunate to have access to the latest high-tech prosthetics. However, there are many people without access. Stephanie has set out to help those people receive access to cutting-edge technology, which will help them with their mobility (she is also working to get a bill passed in the Kentucky legislature for this)
Stephanie has also been featured on...
The Today Show, The Ellen Degeneres Show, ABC World News Tonight as "Person of the Week", USA Today, USA Weekend, and People Magazine.
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