Josh Hooker

 

Sport: 

Cycling

Biography:

Josh is a native of Sacramento, CA. Growing up Josh enjoyed playing many sports but was particularly fond of cycling.

After graduating high school he enlisted in the United States Army and served as a member of an Army Scout team. In the summer of 2006, while deployed to Iraq, Josh’s left leg was mangled in an explosion from an improvised explosive device that struck the Humvee he was riding in.

Josh was evacuated to Walter Reed Army Medical Center and later to Naval Medical Center San Diego. He endured of surgeries and skin grafts and remained mostly bedridden. In an effort to regain his mobility, Josh made the decision to have his left leg amputated below the knee.

Soon after his amputation, Josh was riding a bike again. With a borrowed bike from a friend, Josh began cycling throughout the city and would at times cycle up to 50 miles in a day.
In the summer of 2008, Josh was introduced to the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and in the Spring of 2009 he applied for a received his own bike from CAF.

“CAF Operation Rebound saved my life.”-Josh Hooker

The generosity of supporters like you has profoundly impacted Josh.

How Does Operation Rebound Help?

Operation Rebound provides unparalleled sports opportunities and support to our troops and veterans of any branch of service and first responders who have served honorably and have suffered permanent physical injuries. Grants are awarded for event travel, lodging, entry fees, training and equipment.

How Can You Help?

Make a tax-deductible contribution to Challenged Athletes, Inc., (dba Challenged Athletes Foundation) a non-profit 501 (C) (3) organization. To make a donation, please call (858) 866-0959, send a check to the address listed below, or make a secure payment through our website: www.challengedathletes.org.