How Jenn Andrews Got Moving Again After Amputation

From getting a pedicure to losing a foot to cancer, Jenn Andrews’ life took a quick turn that threw her into a whirlwind of emotions, decisions, and transitions. She has an incredible story of overcoming this trial and she’s here today to tell us how she moved forward. Now, Jenn is the co-founder of Move for Jenn Foundation, a nonprofit corporation that raises funds to issue grants for sarcoma research and amputees who need prostheses that aren’t covered under insurance. 

So let’s dive right into her story and learn how Jenn was able to get moving again and help others do the same even after facing an Amputation.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 07:18] Opening Segment

I welcome and introduce my guest, Jenn Andrews Helping amputees get moving again  Jenn gives us some background on herself  From Charlotte, NC Co-founded a local non-profit Health, insurance, and fitness How the foundation started 51C3 Non-Profit  Help fund activewear prosthetics not covered under insurance Jenn’s story Finding a lump during a pedicure  MRI done and sent to an oncologist  Found to have a rare form of Sarcoma  Cancer returned after 3 years  The only option was amputation

[07:19 – 14:02] Recovery; Finding Worldwide Support Through Social Media

 Jenn shares the feelings she had during this period  Hyper Focused  The difficulty of acceptance  Wrestling with the decision  The recovery process Different for everyone  Found support through hashtags Fast physical recovery Setting the goal for healing  Working towards achieving the goal  Only focussing on one thing at a time

[14:03 – 21:16] Getting Moving Again

Jenn continues her story about getting back on the move  Learning the options to each activity  Learning that active prosthetic isn’t covered under insurance  Unable to live to you full potential The mission to launch a non-profit Jenn talks about the foundation and what they offer  What they focus on  Fully funded 14 people to date  Wins and goals for the future  The more money raised is more people helped  Testimonials  The benefit of knowing where you’re money is going 

[21:17 – 27:14] Closing Segment

How Jenn’s life came full circle  Jenn’s advice to people going through the hard things  Just breathe  Controlling your response to the uncontrollable Pick yourself up and keep moving forward How to reach out and support Jenn Links below  Hoping to go live again Dec 4th, 2021 Final Words 

 

Tweetable Quotes:

"When you’re going through something traumatic… you can get so lost and consumed by what’s happening to you, that you can’t look at the milestones along the way that are really victories.” - Jenn Andrews

“We’re restoring something to somebody that cancer stole. We are giving people back their mobility.” - Jenn Andrews

“Sometimes we can’t control what happens to us, but you can definitely control your response.” - Jenn Andrews

 

You can connect with Jenn on Instagram and Facebook. Show some love and visit https://moveforjenn.org/ to learn more and give your support.

 

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