Titanium and Tenacity: Carolyn Buffington’s Journey of Strength and Recovery
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Titanium and Tenacity: Carolyn Buffington’s Journey of Strength and Recovery

In May 2023, Carolyn Buffington’s life took an unexpected turn. After a routine 3-mile hike, she was faced with a diagnosis that would forever change her path, leiomyosarcoma of the distal femur. Within weeks, Carolyn underwent a groundbreaking procedure: her cancerous femur, along with the top of her tibia, was replaced with 18 inches of…

Unstoppable Resilience: The Inspiring Journey of Extremity Scholarship Recipient David Schlicht

Unstoppable Resilience: The Inspiring Journey of Extremity Scholarship Recipient David Schlicht

As a rising star in the world of freestyle skiing, David was a young athlete with boundless energy. Every day was a chance to push the boundaries of what was possible on skis. But in June of 2021, his life took a heart-wrenching turn. David had been honing his skills at the Utah Olympic Park,…