About

2006 & 2007 Events

In these two years, KFKWC raised over $65,000.00 in donations and helped over 25 children and counting.

Who Benefits

Kicking For Kids Who Can’t is a special event that will raise money for children who are adapting to life with limb loss. All money raised goes directly to Limbs for Life, a Non Profit Organization 501(c)3, which helps provide assistace to individuals who have suffered limb loss. The money raise from this particular event will be allocated for children.

Statistics

There are currently more than 3 million amputees in the U.S. alone. Worldwide it is estimated that there are more than 75 million amputees. Diabetes is the number one cause for limb loss followed second by trauma and third by cancer. Since the loss of a limb can result in decreased activity, the risk of health problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle is increased.

For children, these risks are often harder than losing a limb in the later stages of life. They risk “not fitting in”, or being “different” at a young age, this can lead to great depression and isolation. By being given a prosthetic and proper therapy, they are empowered to overcome these issues and learn to run, jump, hit a ball or ride a bike - to play as each child deserves to!

FAQ’s

1. What are Limb Loss and Limb Differences?

Limb loss generally refers to the absence of any part of an extremity (arm or leg) due to surgical or traumatic amputation. The term, Limb Differences, is used in reference to the congenital absence or malformation of limbs.

2. How frequently does it occur in the population?

There were 1,285,000 persons in the U.S. living with the limb loss (excluding fingers and toes) in 1996. The prevalence rate in 1996 was 4.9 per 1,000 persons. The incidence rate was 46.2 per 100,000 persons with dysvascular disease, 5.86 per 100,000 persons secondary to trauma, 0.35 per 100,000 secondary to malignancy of a bone or joint. The birth prevalence of congenital limb deficiency in 1996 was 25.64 per 100,000 live births. The prevalence rate is highest among people aged 65 years and older ~ 19.4 per 1,000.

3. What causes Limb Loss and Limb Differences?

Limb loss can occur due to trauma, infection, diabetes, vascular disease, cancer and other diseases. The causes of congenital Limb Differences are frequently unknown. In the past, many cases of Limb Difference were attributed to the use of drugs, such as thalidomide by the mother during pregnancy.

4. How can I reduce the risk of amputation?

* Practice good foot hygiene and care, especially if you are diabetic.
* Stop smoking, or don’t start.
* Reduce the risk of limb deficiencies in your unborn child by taking medications only when absolutely necessary and under your doctor’s supervision
* Practice good safety habits when operating machinery (lawnmowers, etc.)

5. Are there increased risks for other health problems?

Limb Loss is more often the result of, rather than the cause of other health problems. Since the loss of a limb can result in decreased activity, the risk of health problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle may be increased. Residual limb and phantom pain, as well as skin problems associated with prosthesis use are also common.

FAQ’s From http://www.amputee-coalition.org | Amputee Coalition of America