Bree McMahon Meets with Bombing Victims
POA’s Bree McMahon flew to Boston and shared a message of hope to a woman who lost her leg at the marathon last week in a way only someone who has ‘been there’ could. Asheville Citizen-Times Article
HELP US HONOR THE FAMILIES OF FALLEN SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES MEMBERS
HELP US HONOR THE FAMILIES OF FALLEN SPECIAL OPS FORCES MEMBERS! There are many programs and services for warriors who return home, but what about the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice? Please join POA in supporting the Gold Star families by contributing to this fund and/or forwarding to others. Thank you! – Stan Patterson, CP, POA “I want to do for these families what I would have
A heartfelt message for the people who suffered limb loss as a result of the terrorist bombing at the Boston Marathon
An editorial by Karen Hughes, Web/Social Media at POA YOU ARE NOT ALONE My heart goes out to you. I lost my leg above the knee to cancer when I was just 13 years old, and have known the fear and despair you must feeling as you look down at your missing limb(s) and think, “what kind of life am I going to have now?” If I could, I’d visit
MeiMei wins 1st Place in Youth Category at PTRC Triathlon!
Sending a huge shout out and congratulations to POA’s **MeiMei White!** MeiMei finished FIRST in the Youth Category at the Paratriathlon Regional Championship held in Clermont, FL on March 23rd. She is now one of the Top Contenders for the National Championship!!! WOW! Great job, MeiMei! We are so proud of you!! Article from USA Triathlon Florida Region website
Our POA Kids Defy *Dis*Ability!
Following video shows our POA kids and teens in action. POA Kids and Teens
JR, Bilateral Above Knee Amputee
JR, a bi-lateral above knee amputee who traveled to Orlando from Guam, is a true example of what can be accomplished with a lot of hard work and determination. The following video shows JR in various stages of gait, strength, and exercise training. He also learned how to climb up and down stairs and walk smoothly and with confidence on inclines and uneven terrain. JR’s Formula for Success
Brett Bolton (hip disarticulate amputee) places 2nd in Gymnastics Competition
6-year-old Brett Bolton, born without a leg, has come a long way since he was adopted from an orphanage in China 4 years ago. Not only is his running, walking, and keeping up with other kids his age, Brett also excels at gymnastics. He recently competed in a competition with able-bodied kids and took 2nd place in floor exercises! View this video to see his winning performance —>Brett at Gymnastics
Congratulations on running your first 5K race, Carla!!, 2/22/2013
High fives and hugs going out to Carla, who finished her First 5K – the 2013 Gasparilla Classic in Tampa, FL!!!! “I ran my first 5K today with no pain, no leg falling off and no issues whatsoever!,” exclaims Carla. “Ran it in 37min 05sec, and could have done better if it wasn’t so crowded.” Love this girl….and her attitude! Carla trained hard for this after being fit with her
Ronnie Dickson places SECOND in first USA Paraclimbing event at ABS Championships!, 2/23/2013
Congratulations going out to Ronnie Dickson! He took second place at the American Bouldering Series National Championships held February 22-23, 2013 in Colorado Springs, CO! Six climbers from across the country participated in the first ever USA paraclimbing event!
Tammy Duckworth, double leg amputee, sworn into Congress on 1/3/2013
Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth, an Iraq war veteran and bi-lateral amputee, was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives by our own Judge “Jack” Farley, a Vietnam veteran and above-knee amputee. The ceremony was held at the Disabled American Veterans office in Washington on January 3,2013. Duckworth represents Illinois’ 8th congressional district.