Stronger Than
YOU Think
Stronger Than YOU
Think.
Prosthetic access🦿
Paralympic movement
water safety 🛟
Prosthetic access🦿
Paralympic movement
water safety 🛟
A Message From Our Founder, Ali Truwit
In May 2023, a shark attack changed my life forever. I lost my foot and part of my leg. Swimming saved my life. Access to well-fitting prosthetics and the Paralympic movement helped me rebuild it. Through my recovery, I realized how unaffordable prosthetics are, and how often they are not covered by insurance. Stronger Than You Think exists to support women and girls in need of financial assistance for prosthetics, to provide funding for life-saving water-safety skills, and to support the Paralympic movement. Stronger Than You Think is my way of paying forward all the support I received.
Mentorship played a critical role in my recovery, and is a cornerstone of the work we do at Stronger Than You Think with recipients of prosthetics. I’m so passionate about these needs, I donated my medal earnings from the 2024 Paris Paralympics, and donate much of my speaking fees to Stronger Than You Think. I hope you will join me in supporting the life-changing work of Stronger Than You Think.
Mentorship played a critical role in my recovery, and is a cornerstone of the work we do at Stronger Than You Think with recipients of prosthetics. I’m so passionate about these needs, I donate my medal earnings from the 2024 Paris Paralympics, and donated much of my speaking fees to Stronger Than You Think. I hope you will join me in supporting the life-changing work of,
Stronger Than You Think.
- Ali Truwit, Founder -
2024 Team USA Paralympic Two Time Silver Medalist
Two Time American Record Holder
Why Give
Support Life-Changing Impact
Support Life-Changing Impact
Supporting women and girls with Limb Loss
Prosthetics are life-changing and essential for amputees, but they can also be very costly. Health insurers often limit coverage for prosthetic limbs, leaving amputees without the prosthetics they need to live a full life. Your support ensures that those with limb loss have access to well-fitting prosthetics, enabling mobility, reducing chronic pain, and restoring independence.
Saving Lives Through Water Safety
Drowning is preventable and is the number one cause of death for children aged 0-4 and the number two cause of death for those aged 5-14. Donations fund water safety programs that teach essential swimming skills, equipping individuals with life-saving knowledge and confidence in and around water.
Empowering Paralympic Athletes
Team USA does not receive any government funding. Forty-three percent of Team USA athletes work part- or full-time jobs to support themselves, while 57% earn less than $50,000 annually, making international competitions unaffordable. Your contributions provide athletes with stipends, health insurance, and training support they need to succeed on the world stage. With LA28 approaching, athletes need your support to prepare.
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Stronger Than You Think provides prosthetics to those in need, supports the paralympic movement and promotes water safety.
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An accomplished speaker known for her inspiring stories of resilience and growth, Ali delivers unforgettable messages tailored to your corporation, community, or special event. Committed to making an impact, Ali donates her speaking fees to Stronger Than You Think. She has been keynote speaker for organizations from JP Morgan, Forbes power women's summit to Yale at Lincoln Center. She has appeared on the Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, CBS Evening news and more.
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Mission
To empower individuals with limb loss by providing financial assistance for prosthetics, promoting life-saving water safety education, and fostering strength and confidence through Para sports.
Vision
A world where no one with limb loss is held back by financial barriers, where water safety is accessible to all, and where everyone can discover their true strength through resilience Inclusion, sport and support.