Re-abled participant Lizzie (a sporty and spontaneous lady) has been in the Re-abled program - a collaboration between Frank Jol and the Bibian Mentel Foundation - since 2021. The Re-Abled project has made a huge positive change on the life of Lizzie and her family. Lizzie was born with an - in her own words - "inimini foot, with five little peas as toes. When she was less than a year old, that foot was amputated and she received her first prosthesis. Since then, Lizzie has had several legs over the years. When Lizzie's mother - Sandra - asks her vasks if it bothers her that she has a prosthesis, Lizzie replies, "This is just me, and this is part of me. She loves running, tennis and playing soccer. Sandra: 'Since Lizzie has a prosthesis from team Frank Jol and trains with Freek, we as parents see an awful lot of progress. Before that time we always had to take Lizzie into account; a lot of carrying, a scooter or wheelchair with her and above all: a lot of anxiety about what she would and would not be able to do in the future. Even at school - before she came to Re-abled - things looked much different. 'I used to be unable to play outside for very long because, then I got hurt and had to go inside earlier. Then I was allowed to choose a friend to go with me or mom would come and pick me up,' Lizzie says.

Meanwhile, Lizzie easily the whole break outside. She can even bike to school, something Lizzie and her parents never expected. Sandra: "When Lizzie was invited to a party, mom would often often called beforehand to ask if Lizzie could do something or not. "No" is no longer an answer now, and our anxiety is completely gone, which gives so much peace of mind. Lizzy says a little later, "I think it's stupid when people think or say something about my leg. This is me, and I'm just super happy!'

Earlier this year, Lizzie suffered from nasty inflammation. Sandra: 'On Sunday evening I texted Freek because I was at a loss. Frank then called me immediately to think with me. As a parent, the fact that there are people who are so committed to your child is the greatest happiness.' Thanks to the efforts of the Re-abled program, we can now buy Lizzie a water prosthesis, really fantastic.'

There are still great dreams in store for Lizzie. For example, she says she would like to go to camp with the scouts. 'But, maybe then we'll all do activities that I can't do with the prosthesis I have now.' The Re-abled program has thought about that, too.