This week's Rise Above continues our story of Buddy Elias who lost his leg due to a rare disease called Thromboangiitis Obliterates (aka "Buerger's Disease"). After the doctors removed his leg, he turned to action sports to keep himself anchored and comeback from his struggle.

Filmed and edited by Cameron Sanchez

Watch every other Thursday as Rise Above showcases individuals in action sports who have overcome some of life's biggest obstacles including physical disabilities, addiction and more. Through perseverance they have continued to push their sports and inspire others. These are their stories.

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