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In just nine months since Stronger Than You Think started in December 2024, we have created real change across three core pillars: access to prosthetics, water safety, and the Paralympic movement. We're proving that barriers don't have to be permanent. These stories celebrate the incredible resilience of each recipient and honor the generous donors who made every transformation possible. Scroll down to see the measurable change your support is creating.

These stories celebrate the incredible resilience of each recipient and honor the generous donors who made every transformation possible.

Scroll down to see the measurable change your support is creating.

Your support funds prosthetics, water safety, and para sports. Click below to Donate today.

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In just nine months since Stronger Than You Think started in December 2024, we have created real change across three core pillars: access to prosthetics, water safety, and the Paralympic movement. We're proving that barriers don't have to be permanent. These stories celebrate the incredible resilience of each recipient and honor the generous donors who made every transformation possible. Scroll down to see the measurable change your support is creating.

These stories celebrate the incredible resilience of each recipient and honor the generous donors who made every transformation possible.

Scroll down to see the measurable change your support is creating.

Donate Here
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The People Who Make It Possible

None of this would be possible without the generosity of our supporters

Bill S.'s Multi-Year Commitment

Our family is excited and proud to support Stronger Than You Think’s mission with a multi-year donation for prosthetic support. We are so inspired by seeing the life changing effect of every dollar we donate, that we have made a 5 year commitment!
“Inspired by Impact”

Bill S.

Katie & Eric's Commitment

“We are so proud to support an organization like Stronger Than You Think. We know every dollar we give will make a difference.”
“Inspired by Integrity”

Katie & Eric Stein

A New Path Begins With Every Step

Every prosthetic we fund is a door opened, giving girls and women the chance to walk, run, dance, and dream again.
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Talia's Story
Talia lost her leg at 12 months. Got her first prosthetic at 14 months. But what her parents found through STYT was worth more than any device.
"Of all the gifts that Ali is giving to our family and to Talia, this one of mentorship and of guidance and of sisterhood, that's just really the greatest one of all of them."
"More Than Just Prosthetics"
Jeremy & Miri, Talia's parents
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Celeste's New Beginning
When Celeste reached out, she expected a form letter. Instead, Ali called her back personally. That phone call changed everything.
"STYT has given me something just as valuable: a sense of community."
"Walking Into Her Future"
Celeste
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Natalie's Journey
Natalie lost her leg to cancer and felt completely lost. As a mom of three and school principal, she'd always found solutions. But this felt different. Then she found us.
"Reaching out to Stronger Than You Think has truly changed my life and experience of being a new amputee. They reminded me that I am not alone in this journey."
"Finding Hope After Loss"
Natalie
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Talia's Story
Talia lost her leg at 12 months. Got her first prosthetic at 14 months. But what her parents found through STYT was worth more than any device.
"Of all the gifts that Ali is giving to our family and to Talia, this one of mentorship and of guidance and of sisterhood, that's just really the greatest one of all of them."
"More Than Just Prosthetics"
Jeremy & Miri, Talia's parents
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Celeste's New Beginning
When Celeste reached out, she expected a form letter. Instead, Ali called her back personally. That phone call changed everything.
"STYT has given me something just as valuable: a sense of community."
"Walking Into Her Future"
Celeste
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Natalie's Journey
Natalie lost her leg to cancer and felt completely lost. As a mom of three and school principal, she'd always found solutions. But this felt different. Then she found us.
"Reaching out to Stronger Than You Think has truly changed my life and experience of being a new amputee. They reminded me that I am not alone in this journey."
"Finding Hope After Loss"
Natalie

Every child deserves water safety

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4, but it’s preventable.
Thanks to your support, kids are learning life-saving swim skills.
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Chelsea Piers Foundation
Kids at PS 9 in Brooklyn had never been in a pool. Now they're learning to swim thanks to STYT's partnership with Chelsea Piers Foundation. The mission is life or death simple.
"The answer to reducing the devastating trend of juvenile drownings is simple: more kids in pools with coaches that care."
"Learning to Float, Learning to Live"
Alex McKhann,
Executive Director, Chelsea Piers Foundation
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St. Ignatius School, Bronx
For students at St. Ignatius School, stepping into the pool for the first time was about more than learning to swim. It was about discovering what they're capable of.
"This initiative not only equips them with vital abilities but also opens doors to new experiences and a deeper understanding of their own potential."
"Opening Doors to New Experiences"
Rich Darrell,
Head of School, St. Ignatius School
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Horizons at New Canaan Country School
24 first graders went from water scared to stroke ready. These kids from under-resourced communities had never had swim lessons before.
"Many of our students would simply not have the opportunity to learn life-saving swimming skills without Horizons. Thanks to Stronger Than You Think's vital support, 24 first-grade students received 2 40 minute instructional classes per week."
"More Than Just Prosthetics"
Whitney Mallozzi, Communications, Development and
Grants Manager
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Chelsea Piers Foundation
Kids at PS 9 in Brooklyn had never been in a pool. Now they're learning to swim thanks to STYT's partnership with Chelsea Piers Foundation. The mission is life or death simple.
"The answer to reducing the devastating trend of juvenile drownings is simple: more kids in pools with coaches that care."
"Learning to Float, Learning to Live"
Alex McKhann,
Executive Director, Chelsea Piers Foundation
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St. Ignatius School, Bronx
For students at St. Ignatius School, stepping into the pool for the first time was about more than learning to swim. It was about discovering what they're capable of.
"This initiative not only equips them with vital abilities but also opens doors to new experiences and a deeper understanding of their own potential."
"Opening Doors to New Experiences"
Rich Darrell,
Head of School, St. Ignatius School
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Horizons at New Canaan Country School
24 first graders went from water scared to stroke ready. These kids from under-resourced communities had never had swim lessons before.
"Many of our students would simply not have the opportunity to learn life-saving swimming skills without Horizons. Thanks to Stronger Than You Think's vital support, 24 first-grade students received 2 40 minute instructional classes per week."
"More Than Just Prosthetics"
Whitney Mallozzi, Communications, Development and
Grants Manager

Supporting Our Champions

Team USA athletes receive no government funding, and 57% earn under $50,000 annually, often paying out of pocket for training, equipment, and travel.

Stronger Than You Think is proud to introduce the first-ever Performance Incentive Fund for U.S. Paralympic swimmers, providing financial rewards for podium finishes and world records at international competitions on the road to LA 2028.

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