Mike Andersen grew up attending Dodgers games with his dad and has remained a dedicated fan. A new pair of prosthetic legs further cemented his devotion to the team.
Eighteen years ago, Mark Andersen lost both of his legs in a boating accident. On Monday, the lifelong baseball fan will walk to the mound and throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium.
Andersen grew up attending Dodgers games with his dad and has remained a dedicated fan. A new pair of prosthetic legs further cemented the Santa Maria man’s devotion to the team.The use of prosthetics does not always allow for comfort. Andersen has worn a specific type of stationary prosthetic feet that have made it difficult to walk and run.
Wrapped in Dodger blue and covered in the logo of his favorite baseball team, the prosthetic legs he was to be outfitted with sparked an idea. Working with Andersen’s daughter Megan Andersen, Keith Severson, the director of patient care and support at Achilles Prosthetics and Orthotics, reached out to the Dodgers on social media.
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