“I was prepared to have my leg amputated, but I refused to give up. Finding the right doctor changed my life.”
After struggling with severe leg pain, runner Don Breeding was diagnosed with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)—a condition that blocked blood flow to his legs and nearly ended his active lifestyle. But with the help of a vascular specialist, Don went from barely walking to running marathons again. Don's inspiring journey is a testament to the importance of early detection, resilience, and the power of proper diagnosis and treatment.
"Don't be bashful. Demand relief and knowledge of the situation."
Jerry Nelson
PAD Patient Voices: Jerry Nelson
“I was prepared to have my leg amputated, but I refused to give up. Finding the right doctor changed my life.”
Don Breeding
PAD Patient Voices: Don Breeding
Tommy Williams remembers a time when many of his family members suffered from amputation due to circulation issues.
Tommy Williams
PAD Patient Voices: Tommy Williams
Evelyn Evans was out at the grocery story with her grandson when she noticed a pain in her leg during exertion, a classic sign of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) called "claudication."
Evelyn Evans
PAD Patient Voices: Evelyn Evans
"I'm very attached to my legs!" Matt Ingram had a wound on his leg that would not heal due to reduced bloodflow from Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).
Matt Ingram
PAD Patient Voices: Matt Ingram
When Ismael Hurtado sought care at Rush Hospital, it was his last chance to save his right foot.
Ismael Hurtado
PAD Patient Voices: Ismael Hurtado
