Event Location: Resiliency Center
300 2nd St. Parkersburg, WV 26101
9 am - 7 pm
SAVE THE DATE: FUN FEST 2026 — A Benefit for THE AMPUTEE CENTER!
We are SO excited to announce this year’s FUN FEST, a benefit for THE AMPUTEE CENTER in Parkersburg, West Virginia! Mark your calendars because this is shaping up to be our BIGGEST and most meaningful celebration yet — a full day of movement, music, community, and impact.
🗓 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2026
📍 Location: The Resiliency Center, Downtown Parkersburg
⏰ Time: 9 AM – 7 PM (festivities all day!)
What to Expect This Year:
We’ll kick off the morning with a Family Fun Run — welcoming all ages, all abilities, and all levels of mobility. Run, walk, roll, or cheer! This is all about moving together and celebrating resilience.
Close the Night with Music!
We’re wrapping up the evening with a free-to-the-community concert featuring the Mid-Ohio Valley’s favorite party band:
🎶 Division Street
Bring your friends, bring your dancing shoes… It’s going to be a night to remember!
Why Your Presence Matters:
By showing up, you’re helping to:
Support amputees and their families right here in our region.
Ensure that fitness classes, emotional support, mobility clinics, peer mentoring, and adaptive social events remain free or accessible to all.
Help someone learn to walk again, dance again, climb again, cook again, hug again — maybe even for the first time since their amputation.
Grow a community where no one has to heal alone.
Every high five, every smile, every shared moment helps build strength, confidence, and connection.
How You Can Get Involved:
• Bring your family and friends to FUN FEST!
• Share the event on social media.
• Consider sponsoring, volunteering, or donating.
• Show up, cheer loudly, dance hard, and spread love.
Because when the community shows up, we all rise.
We can’t wait to celebrate resilience, joy, music, and MOV pride — together.
More details, shareable graphics, and registration links coming soon!
With gratitude and excitement,
The Amputee Center Team
Guest Speakers
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Jeff Kessler
Lawn Mower Safety Advocate, Below Elbow Amputee, Musician, VGM Group Manager
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Nikki Grace Strader
Osseointegration Advocate, Above Knee Amputee, Director of OPGA
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Dr. Jason Souza
Director of the Orthoplastic and Advanced Amputation Program at The Ohio State University
Please support our event with a sponsorship and/or setting up a vendor table to exhibit!
Email: NancyMiller@TheAmputeeCenter.com
Mail your check to: The Amputee Center
2311 Ohio Ave. Ste B, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Can also use our Donate Button: https://www.theamputeecenter.com/donate
Please click to complete Vendor Form:
Questions? Email: AmputeeCenter@Gmail.com
Mail your check to: The Amputee Center
2311 Ohio Ave. Ste B, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Can also use our Donate Button: https://www.theamputeecenter.com/donate
Vendors
Amputee Center
Band of Canines
Boy Scouts
Byonic
Cascade Orthopedic Supply
Challenged Athletes of WV
Commonwealth Financial Services
Custom Amputee T-shirts
Dining with Diabetes
Everwild
Glitzern Boutique
Heart & Veil Belly Dance
Higher Visions
Juice Plus
Luna Therapy Dogs United
Mark Theobald Furniture
McCarter Health Center
Memorial Health System
Miller Prosthetics & Orthotics
Neurous Medical
Ossur
Ottobock
Parkersburg Bridge Partners
PARS
Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living
The Ohio State Univeiisty Wexner Medical Center
Try This
Westbrook
Zenergy Massage
Special Instructions:
Parking: Free parking will be available. We will have volunteers in the parking lot to help you.
Weather: The event is INDOORS
Cash: While some vendors may accept card payments, it’s a good idea to bring cash for quicker transactions. We will have raffles but will also accept credit cards.
Seating: Plenty of chairs and tables for you to take a break, or enjoy the entertainment.
Bring your friends and family for a day full of entertainment, good food, and great vibes. We can’t wait to see you there!
Lodging Information
Blennerhassett Hotel
320 Market St. Parkersburg, WV 26101
Call the front desk at 304-422-3131 to secure your reservation now! Mention “Amputee Fun Fest” for the discounted rate of Doubles $159 and Kings $169
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
415 Seventh St. Parkersburg, WV 26101
Click Here to book at Group Rate for 125/night.
OR call 304-485-4485 and mention “Amputee Fun Fest 2025”
Book by April 11th!
A Thank You to our Amazing Sponsors
Platinum - $5000
Gold - $2500
Silver - $1000
Bronze - $500
Videos & Photos from Fun Fest 2024!
Amputee Center Fun Fest