A Generous Bequest to Perpetuate Ground-breaking Work

Anne Smallwood is not a multi-millionaire; she is a self-described Navy brat who retired from clinical research in the pharmaceutical industry. But through her generosity and vision, Limbitless Solutions, the UCF-based nonprofit that makes 3D-printed arms for children at no cost, will receive a $1 million bequest that will help the organization continue its work long into the future.

The bequest, though, is only part of Smallwood's commitment. She also uses her experience navigating government regulations to advise Limbitless through the process of clinical trials and approval for its arms from the Food and Drug Administration.

"Anne is amazing," says Limbitless founder and UCF alumnus Albert Manero. "She cares more about people and wants her legacy to be more than just a donation. It's about changing lives, which is part of our core beliefs."

Smallwood hopes her gift will inspire others to donate. She thinks that, given the opportunity, everyone would like to make the world a better place through donations of money or talent or time. "The point is," she says, "pick a problem that troubles your heart, find someone working on it sensibly, and then jump in and help."