Limbs for Life offers hope to boy born without leg Updated: Thu, Jun 16, 2011 In a time of joy for Colleen and Michael Karow, life suddenly turned frightening. “It was such a shock, kind of surreal,” Colleen Karow recalled. “It was just unbelievable.” The couple, who had come to California from South Africa, had just received news from their doctor about her ultrasound procedure.... Read More

Wayman Tisdale to perform at All-College Classic basketball doubleheader Published: Thu, Nov 20, 2008 Former NBA player and Oklahoma star Wayman Tisdale will make his first musical appearance since having part of his right leg amputated, performing at the All-College Classic basketball doubleheader. Tisdale, who has been fighting bone cancer, will play bass guitar Dec. 20 at halftime of the game between Oklahoma... Read More

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Amputees cherish chance to play sitting volleyball Updated: Thu, Sep 11, 2008 EDMOND — Heather Erickson grabbed her shin with both hands and pulled. Thwoop. Like a plunger pried from the bathroom tile, her prosthetic leg popped off her real one, revealing a rounded stump above where her knee should be. She propped the leg next to her on the bleachers, adjusted the sock on what remained of... Read More

Endeavor games notebook Updated: Mon, Jun 12, 2006 Powell wins boccia tournament John Powell, 58 of Balch Springs, Texas, outlasted the field for the boccia championship Sunday at Central Oklahoma's Wellness Center. Powell credited his "rally hat" for pulling him to victory. When the final match began, he flipped up the bill of his Texas Longhorns cap. "My wife,... Read More

Endeavor Games give disabled veterans a lift Updated: Sat, Jun 10, 2006 EDMOND - Looking at Anthony Smith, the only injury that can be seen from his encounter with a rocket-propelled grenade is his missing right hand and forearm. Q&A with Brian Wofford Notebook Endeavor Games If only he were so lucky. Read More