222: Big Ripple Effects Happen through a Simple Act of Kindness — Eldridge Askins with UABA

It all starts with one person, and it’s you!

Eldridge Askins is the Founder and CEO of UABA (United Amputee/Autistic Basketball Association), an organization dedicated to making a difference for amputees as well as for people with  autism and spinal injuries. On the show, Eldridge shares why he started UABA, important projects coming up that help amputees,  and also an important reminder how it only took helping one person to make this his career.

Key Takeaways:

[4:50] What is UABA all about?

[12:00] Eldridge shares his story and his passion for basketball.

[14:45] There’s a lot someone has to do to get their prosthetics fitted.

[20:00] Eldridge wants to use 3D printing so that people all around the world can get access to prosthetics…for free.

[26:55] Amputees have the biggest sense of humor around.

[31:35] How did UABA get started?

[34:55] Eldridge shares about some of the amazing people he  has met over the years.

[43:45] Big ripple effects happen through simple acts of kindness. It all starts with one person.

[46:40] What is the Free Hands lunch about, and how can you get involved?

[51:45] What’s next for Eldridge?

Mentioned in This Episode:

Giving Back Podcast

UABA

UABA on Facebook

Eldridge Askins on LinkedIn

Curtis Lovejoy Bio

Brandon Burke Bio

Nashville Prosthetics

Martin Bionics

 

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