Spreading LFP Love
Welcome to the Lucky Fin Project!
Shout Outs & Famous Faces for the LFP!
2020 Lucky Fin Project Ambassadors
Rebekah Marine, “Bionic Model” & Motivational Speaker *LFP Ambassador
http://www.rebekahmarine.com/
Model with bionic arm will walk at New York Fashion Week
http://mashable.com/2015/09/01/bionic-arm-modeling/
“Trace Wilson is an acclaimed children’s author, whose books are written to help kids with disabilities. Born without a right hand, Trace has learned to love his unique differences and now seeks to help other children do the same.”
www.BionicAuthor.org
Ashley Mae Sherman was born without her right arm just below the elbow, but with that it hasn’t stopped her from living out my dreams and hobbies. She enjoys competitive horse back riding, dancing, acting for our local theme parks, and SCUBA diving. Ashley says, “No one is ever alone! Life is too short to be anything but happy.”
Find her on Instagram @OrlandoCyborgAshley
Alexis Hillyard was born without her left hand and she loves this unique feature about herself. Her YouTube series “Stump Kitchen” celebrates body diversity, gluten free vegan cooking, and the amazing, unique ways we move through the world. Alexis is also the LFP’s first Canadian ambassador!
Colleen Tidd, whose toddler with one arm became an internet star when his hug with an NFL player went viral, meets Amy Ryan-Hamilton, a mother whose child also has a limb difference. The two meet then discuss how they bonded via the Lucky Fin Project.
Lucky Fin Project founder, Molly Stapelman awarded 1st Runner
Up in Babbles.com 100 Moms Who Are Changing the World- Activism category (2011)
Bob Guiney gives Lucky Fin Project a shout out on GSN Live!!!
Founder Molly Stapelman talks about the Lucky Fin Project that helps celebrate & support kids with Symbrachydactyly and limb anomalies (Via Cambio Cares).
Jim Abbott is a former Major League Baseball pitcher, who played despite having been born without a right hand. He played for the California Angels, the New York Yankees, the Chicago White Sox, and the Milwaukee Brewers, from 1989 to 1999.
Band From TV members Scott Grimes (ER/American Dad), Jesse Spencer (House/Chicago Fire) and Bob Guiney (HGTV- Host, GSN, ABC, TLC) show a little Lucky Fin love.
More Band From TV LFP love from Scott Grimes (ER/American Dad), James Denton (Desperate Housewives) and Bob Guiney (HGTV- Host, GSN, ABC, TLC).
i am viable Campaign
Lucky Fin Project in the MEDIA:
Celebrities like how Lucky Fin Project helps people understand limb differences
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2018/09/12/lucky-fin-project-resource-limb-different-community/1079357002/
Two-year-old Joseph Tidd was held up during a Pride match in June so he could have a connecting moment with Pickett as the two share the same limb difference.
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/gone-viral/os-ne-carson-pickett-joseph-tidd-fist-bump-20190723-ujdkfpqwxfhapgrsvug4av7gfu-story.html
Whole Foods clerk awaits another encounter with voice of Nemo
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-nemo-lucky-fin-st-0622-20160621-story.html
Model with Bionic Arm Walks NYFW with Little Girl Born the Same Way: ‘She’s My Mini Me!’
http://www.people.com/article/rebekah-marine-bionic-model-nyfw-fashion-week-mini-me
‘Bionic model’ and girl born without left forearm inspire at New York Fashion Week
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2016/02/19/bionic-model-and-girl-born-without-left-forearm-inspire-at-new-york-fashion-week.html?intcmp=hplnws
Model with Bionic Arm to Walk in New York Fashion Week: ‘It’s Been Quite a Journey’
http://www.people.com/article/rebekah-marine-new-york-fashion-week-bionic-arm-disabled
Express Milwaukee: Tony Memmel Spreads Hope Through Music (6/18/13)
http://expressmilwaukee.com/article-21325-tony-memmel-spreads-hope-through-music.html
Can’t Is Not an Excuse: The Lucky Fin Project Rocks (6/04/13)
http://altmike.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/lucky-fin-project-rocks/
StyleLine Magazine, May 2013 (page 36): Lucky Fin Project Offers Support and Education On Limb Differences
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7af9a228#/7af9a228/37
Daily Tribune: Lucky Fin Project Rides Wave of Success (2/20/2013)
http://www.dailytribune.com/article/20130219/LIFE01/130219559/lucky-fin-project-rides-wave-of-success
Huffington Post: “What Is Perfection?” by Stacey Forman (8/28/2012)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stacey-forman/limb-difference_b_1699400.html?utm_hp_ref=parents&ir=Parents
MMA fighter “Notorious” Nick Newell talks about disability, a fighting mindset, and the importance of focus.
http://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/one-arm-8-0-record-talking-mma-with-nick-newell/#rWxVOHUtzYt8K5RR.99
Preschool Inspirations Blog :Finding Beauty In the Unexpected
http://preschoolinspirations.com/2013/12/24/finding-beauty-in-the-unexpected/
Synectics Media Blog: Social Media Fuels Lucky Fin Project
http://blog.synecticsmedia.com/index.php/2011/03/social-media-fuels-lucky-fin-project/
Born Just Right Blog: Lucky Fin Project
http://www.bornjustright.com/2011/04/lucky-fin-project/
Daily Tribune: Beads Celebrate Limb Anomaly
http://dailytribune.com/articles/2011/04/12/news/doc4da5028d678e8315838698.txt?viewmode=fullstory
Daily Tribune: Orginization Offers Support To Children With Limb Differences
http://www.dailytribune.com/articles/2011/04/28/opinion/srv0000011540710.txt
Ryan Haack Does Stuff:
http://www.ryanhaack.com/gill-nemo/
The Key Magazine, Summer 2011: Ryan’s Lucky Fin
http://digital.watkinsprinting.com/publication/?i=74549&p=21
Parenting Special Needs Magazine PSN (July/August 2011) *See page 12*
http://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=74897
One Little Fin Blog Spot, November 29, 2011: Make it a Lucky Fin Christmas!
http://onelittlefin.blogspot.com/2011/11/make-it-lucky-fin-christmas.html
Relaxed Mama Blog, May 16, 2012: What is Perfection?
http://relaxedmama.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/what-is-perfection/
Connecticut Post, Dec. 8, 2102: Milford fighter (Nick Newell) beats odds — and opponent
http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Milford-fighter-beats-odds-and-opponent-4102283.php#photo-3860185
2012 Don’t Hide It Flaunt It: The Best of the Flaunters
http://www.megzucker.com/2012/12/28/2012-dont-hide-it-flaunt-it-the-best-of-the-flaunters/#comments