On a warm Texas morning at Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium, a dozen athletes and over 20 volunteers came together for the Össur + CAF Running & Mobility Clinic. It was a day focused on confidence, community, and the power of movement.

Hosted in partnership with Össur, a global leader in prosthetic innovation, the clinic welcomed new and returning athletes from across the region for hands-on instruction, skill development, and shared inspiration.

Learning, Coaching, and Connection

Led by coaches Eric McElvenny, Jamie Brown, and Allison Symsack, PT, DPT, the clinic offered small-group sessions tailored to athletes’ comfort and experience levels. Beginners worked on balance and gait fundamentals while advanced runners refined technique, agility, and endurance.

Throughout the morning, the stadium’s concourse echoed with encouragement as athletes practiced sprint starts, learned efficient running mechanics, and shared breakthroughs that reminded everyone why these clinics matter.

CAF Ambassador Travis Ricks joined the event to mentor participants and celebrate their achievements, reinforcing CAF’s belief that every stride forward—no matter how small—is worth celebrating.

A Life-Changing Grant Moment

One of the most powerful moments of the day came when Jacobe Heard, 39, of Corpus Christi, Texas, received a CAF grant for an Össur Flex-Run prosthesis with a Nike sole, fitted by Eric Ramos at Premier Prosthetics.

Jacobe’s journey embodies the resilience that defines CAF’s community. After a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2023 resulted in a below-knee amputation, he refused to let that moment define his future. Surrounded by his family, volunteers, and fellow athletes, Jacobe received his new running prosthesis—opening the door to a return to sport and an active life.

“Resilience, love, and determination define who I am and how I approach life,” Jacobe shared.

Partnership in Action

The San Antonio clinic was part of a national series of Össur + CAF Running & Mobility Clinics, which bring state-of-the-art prosthetic technology and expert coaching directly to communities across the country. Together, CAF and Össur continue to break down barriers to movement, ensuring that people with limb loss or limb difference can run, play, and compete with confidence.