2026 FORWARD EVENT
Join us for a free community gathering to share resources, experiences, learn, and find connections within the LL/LD community.
What to Expect: food, vendors, games, adaptive sports, arts and crafts, facepaint, touch a truck, cribbage, kid activities, speakers, and more.
Who should attend: This multi-generational event is meant for anyone who is touched by the Limb Loss or Limb Difference Community.
FORWARD EVENT SCHEDULE
9:00 AM
Vendor Set-up
Vendors are invited to arrive early and enjoy coffee and pastries from Beans and Cream provided by Hope Sponsors
10:00 AM
event start & registration
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Registration is required for this free event: use this link.
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100 Book Giveaway (Different is Awesome by Brian Haack) made possible by the Sun Prairie Education Foundation grant
All Day Activities
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Livin’ All Right's Jason Prigge will be recording testimonials about individual and caregiver experiences with challenges and successes living with limb loss and limb difference. So Every Body Can Move, in Wisconsin, is working to ensure Wisconsinites have access to mobility devices that allow for physical activity.
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Chair Yoga (30 minute Sessions) by Sharon Nelson
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Euchre Tournament with Brian Massmann with MANA
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Funplay Inflatables Rock Climbing Wall (Outside) Sponsored by Limbitless
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Adult & Kid adaptable gaming by Access to Independence
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Stutz Photography Photobooth sponsored by the Hanger Clinic
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Popcorn, cotton candy, bottled water sponsored by Country Financial - Harriet Gomez
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Arts & Crafts with kid watch by Sun Prairie High School Students on behalf of the Hope Sponsors
10:30 Am (Library)
Jesse Benasch: Limb Laugh Love
Interact with Jesse and hear more about her journey, follow along here.
10-12
scavenger hunt
Pick-up check-list at registration for a chance to win a prize!
11-2 (outside)
Stubborn Mule Catering
Stubborn Mule Catering is Donate $1 from every purchase to benefit Limbitless and a Zebra keychain with each purchase.
Special menu just for the Limbitless event.
11:30 (library)
Ryan Haack Author of Different is Awesome
Visit with Ryan and learn more about what inspired his book, Different is Awesome. On behalf of the Limbitless Hope Sponsors, 100 copies of Ryan's book will be available for free.
12-12: 30 (gym)
Proclamation & Group Photo
Join us in the gym for a group photo, the winner of the scavenger hunt announced, and a few announcements about future Limbitless events and the future of Wisconsin Legislation.
1:00 (Outside)
Farm animals
Made possible by Ms. AgHERculture, visit with farm animals
1:30 (outside)
Touch a Truck
Made possible by North Central Utility of Wisconsin (Semis and other Equipment), Menzel Trucking (Dump Trucks), Sun Prairie EMS and Fire Department (Ambulances and Fire Trucks), Sun Prairie Police Department (Police Cars)
1:30 (library)
MSG Brian Eisch
Insights and life lessons from the Creator of Netflix Documentary: Father, Soldier, Son
02:00 PM (Outside)
Helicopter flyover
if no emergencies, helicopter will land, Made possible by UW Med- Flight
2-4 (gym)
Facepaint by Radiant Smiles
On behalf of the Hope Sponsors
02:30 PM (library)
Tina Prigge: Livin All Right
Empowerment session on resilience and mental health within the community.
03:30 PM (library)
Claire Sardina
Inspiration Behind popular movie Song Sung Blue. Claire and her late husband Mike performed as "Lightening and Thunder" for decades as a Milwaukee based band. Claire lost part of her leg in an accident in her own front yard while gardening. She continued to perform and raised two children. **Join Limbitless Community for a "after party" with the opportunity to sing alongside Claire.