From Survival to Strength: Sarah ...

From Survival to Strength: Sarah Lockey on Meningitis, Motherhood, and Open Bionics

The Steel Bones Amputee Pod por Steel Bones
T1 · E17
20 jun 2025
17:45

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🎙️ Episode Title: Sarah Lockey & Open Bionics: A Mother’s Fight for Her Child’s Future

In this powerful episode of The Amputee Pod, we’re joined by the incredible Sarah Lockey, whose daughter Tilly survived meningitis but lost both her hands at just 15 months old. What followed was a journey of fierce advocacy, unwavering love, and tireless determination to ensure Tilly had every opportunity to thrive.

Sarah shares how that fight led her to Open Bionics, where she now channels her passion into helping other families access life-changing bionic limbs for their children. From personal battles to public advocacy, Sarah’s story is a testament to the strength of a mother’s love and the transformative power of innovation.

Tune in for an emotional, uplifting, and deeply inspiring conversation that shines a light on what it means to never give up — and how one family's journey is helping change the future for many.

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Limb loss
amputee
limb difference
charity
double amputee
peer support
mental health