#12: Elena Evans - Adopted Amputee Full of Hope and Determination

Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2009891/fa...) Elena Evans was born in Russia and later adopted by a family in Minnesota. Elena was born with a rare medical condition which resulted in amputation of both of her feet at the tender age of four years old. Assured by her doctors that with the help of prostheses, she could be as active as any other child. From the outside, it may seem as though Elena’s obstacles would consume her life. On the contrary; Elena rose in the face of adversity. Her energy and determination in life is contagious, and she likes to say her story is just being written. Elena hopes to encourage others to live purposefully and share their abilities and passions, no matter the obstacle. She inspires those around her everyday and she continuously makes a lasting impact for Christ's Kingdom.   The Shiners have played a significant part in Elena's story - through surgeries, the healing process and fitting the right prosthetics. You can watch the whole story from this childhood video that was produced by the Shiners and this recent article. Shriners video (2008):    • Bringing Elena Home   Shriners article (2022): https://cm.shrinerschildrens.org/en/N... She recently was the keynote speaker for an organization she is very actively involved in and extremely passionate about - Wiggle Your Toes!   / wiggleyourtoes   Elena's FB -   / elena.evans.7330   Elena's Insta -   / elenaevans7   ***************************************************************************************** As a fan of our podcast and mission to spread Hope and Healing through the message of Jesus Christ - We would appreciate your financial support! We are 100% listener supported! TO GIVE TO FORTITUDE: Patreon: patreon.com/FortitudePodcast (  / fortitudepodcast  ) Stripe: https://bit.ly/fortitudedonate Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/fortitude10  PERSONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: Youtube Channel:    / @fortitudepod   Twitter: https://x.com/FortitudePod