Colton's Encouragement

04/29/2026

Tony is a kind, hard-working man who got an MS diagnosis about a year ago. He has come such a long way and now he has strong arm canes 💪 to help him walk safely and independently! Just in time to use them at his daughter's confirmation tonight! 💥👏 Thank you to his PT, Hannah and student PT Christiana for all you do for him! ⚡️

04/27/2026

Meet Luke. 🧡
With his new Crocodile gait trainer, he’s gaining the freedom to move more safely and confidently—and every step forward is a big win. It’s more than just a piece of equipment. It’s independence. It’s possibility. ⚡️

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

It’s been a long journey for Brody and his family to finally get this seating system that makes getting in and out of the car safe and possible. But more than anything, his smile and those soulful eyes say everything. 😍⚡️

04/07/2026

Here's our sweet friend, Andrew! He's getting a boost from a new postural support brace, empowering him to sit up and engage with loved ones with greater ease and confidence! ⚡️

03/17/2026

This is Juan. We got him this custom AFO so he can walk easily and safely with his cane. Thank you to his PT, Sarah for the referral! 💥

03/10/2026

This is Judy. We got her this transport wheelchair so she can go places safely, including her grandson's baseball games! ⚡️

02/26/2026

A few weeks ago, we were able to deliver a power wheelchair and a shower chair to Madison. These pieces of equipment were donated by Misty, whose mother passed away recently. She wanted them to go to someone who needed them. What a great way to pay it forward! 🙌⚡️ ❤️

02/16/2026

Congratulations Hannah Ruth Stueart! 👏We love working with you to get mobilty equipment to your patients!

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Please join us in congratulating the UMC 2025 Employee of the Year, Hannah Stueart! 💙

Hannah went above and beyond for a young boy who lost his leg to cancer and dreamed of staying active with his friends. To do that, he needed a specialized running blade, something that would allow him to run, play, and simply be a kid again.

When insurance denied the request, it could have been the end of the road, but Hannah refused to accept “no” as the final answer. Over the course of several months, Hannah dedicated herself to finding a solution. She researched organizations, reached out to nonprofits, made countless phone calls, and sent email after email, determined to make a difference for one little boy and his family. Her persistence eventually led her to Colton's Encouragement, a Lubbock nonprofit that stepped in and said yes.

Because of Hannah’s compassion and relentless advocacy, that young boy received the running blade he needed. He now has the chance to run, play, and participate in the activities he loves.

Hannah, thank you for embodying what it truly means to serve others. Your dedication changes lives!

01/04/2026

We wanted to thank everyone who donated to Colton's Encouragement in 2025! With your generosity, we were able to help many children and adults improve their mobility! ❤️💙⚡️🦸‍♂️