Learn about Ben Blecha, entrepreneur and founder of Hero Braces in Benkelman, Nebraska. Hero is one of few companies in the world making leg braces for dogs. Losing part of a leg to cancer as a teen led to his interest in building better prosthetics. An entrepreneur, he’s started Hero plus prosthetic and orthotics companies. Blecha is also an economic development leader in Benkelman, a rural town with about 800 people.

Hero Braces is one of few companies in the world making leg braces for dogs. Losing part of a leg to cancer as a teen led to his interest in building better prostheticsAn entrepreneur, he’s started Hero plus prosthetic and orthotics companies. Blecha is also an economic development leader in Benkelman, a rural town with about 800 people.

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