Josh Sweeney

Josh Sweeney

United States of America

Athlete #706

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Boise, ID

Josh was injured while on patrol in Nowzad, Afghanistan, as a Marine Scout Sniper with the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines. He stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED), sustaining multiple injuries to his hands and arms, as well as the amputation of both legs above the knee. 

“Someone’s gotta do it, might as well be me.”

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High Fives has provided:

Funding for adaptive sports equipment.

Cycle 1 2025 Grant Funding for adaptive equipment.

Josh Sweeney

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