21K views · 235 reactions | Eight years ago today, CNN Hero Heather Abbott survived the Boston Marathon bombing. Her injuries were so severe that she had to make the life-changing decision to allow doctors to amputate her leg. Today, The Heather Abbott Foundation is providing fellow amputees with the custom prostheses they need, but their insurance won’t pay for. Get the full story: https://cnn.it/3aadZ14 | CNN Heroes | Facebook

On #OneBostonDay, Boston Marathon bombing survivors Jeff Bauman & Patrick Downes threw 1st pitches at Fenway Park today before the Boston Red Sox game. | FOX Sports