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★ Our Story
Boston Strong: Over a Decade of Hope
Welcome to A Leg Forever Charitable Foundation, where every step makes a difference. Founded by Elizabeth Norden in honor of her two sons who lost their legs in the Boston Marathon bombings, this foundation is built on the kindness and support that changed their lives. On April 15, 2013, tragedy struck with devastating force, leaving 264 injured and 16 individuals without limbs. Liz's sons, JP and Paul, faced the unimaginable loss of their right legs. Yet, amidst their grief, they experienced an incredible outpouring of love and generosity from around the world.
That support provided them with access to life-changing prosthetic limbs through public donations and the One Fund. Inspired by this compassion, Liz and her family established a nonprofit, A Leg Forever Charitable Foundation. Their mission is clear: to pay forward the help they received by assisting other amputees on their journey to recovery. Prosthetic limbs are not just devices — they are keys to independence and a better quality of life.
But their cost — ranging from $50,000 to $140,000 every few years — often poses a significant barrier. Many amputees struggle to afford these vital tools as health insurance coverage can fall short. That's where you come in. Your support enables A Leg Forever to bridge this gap, ensuring that all amputees have access to the care and resources they deserve.
Read JP & Paul's story on NBC Boston★ From Liz Norden
We are forever grateful.
We are forever grateful for all the love, generosity, and support that was shown to my boys and family. To see it continue on with A Leg Forever is humbling, touching, and amazing. Not enough words to say THANK YOU.
— Liz Norden, Founder
★ About
A Leg Forever Charitable Foundation, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable foundation established by Liz Norden, mother of JP and Paul Norden — Boston Marathon survivors who each lost a leg in the bombings of April 15, 2013. The mission of this foundation is to "pay it forward" by assisting amputees (Massachusetts residents only) who lost limbs under tragic circumstances, just as the Norden family was helped in their time of need.
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How to help A Leg Forever
How to Help:
It is with your donation you can assist amputees with many of the support needs starting a new life as an amputee. Your donation helps fund our mission to provide prostheses to individuals in need.
A Leg Forever is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Who We Help:
IMPORTANT: A Leg Forever can only provide assistance to Massachusetts resident amputees who have been injured in horrific accidents.
Get Involved:
Tell your family and friends. One of the most powerful ways to support A Leg Forever is to spread the word! Making a gift or having a fundraiser are great ways to support our mission.
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