POA’s Zoe Gibb’s, a below knee amputee, reunited with the helicopter rescue crew that airlifted her to the hospital after her jet-ski accident last year. It’s been a long, tough road since then, but Zoe’s spirit is stronger than any of it! The Ledger Newspaper Article
MeiMei bounded around the bases yesterday after hitting a home run during a Miracle League baseball game! Well done, MeiMei!!!
Here’s another one of our heros! – Dan Gade. He became a hip disartic amputee in 2005 due to severe injuries he incurred while serving as a company commander in Iraq. Dan is now an instructor at West Point, teaching political science and public policy. To read more about Dan and check out some great videos of him walking on with his prosthetic leg, click here –> Dan Gade Living
Not only did Hanna make her high school soccer team, she is one of the star players! Go, Hanna! We’re proud of you, girl!
GW Bush Warrior 100K Mountain Bike Ride
Oftentimes, when you have a disability others will put limitations on you, telling you, even in a nice way, what you can’t do. My response to that has always been, “You can’t tell me that. “ And then I’m determined to prove them wrong.”I’ll show you!” It’s actually been very motivational for me, and at times, just the nudge I need! The following story illustrates this point, and the power
POA was well represented at the Celebrity Amputee Golf Classic held at ChampionsGate Golf Club on Friday! In addition to staff members Stan, Roger, Reggie and Juan, several of our patients also participated: Thanks to Josh, Randy, Zee, Bruce, Kevin, Dan, Jordan, Mark and Clay for coming out! The event coordinator, Dave Bowen, said this tournament was the most successful one they’ve ever had! Proceeds from this charity will go
We are saddened to learn that our dear friend and patient, Joe Bonchonsky, passed away on April 9th. Please keep Joe’s family in your thoughts and prayers. Joseph Bonchonsky Obituary
Ronnie Dickson, an AK amputee and prosthetist at POA, has just returned from another climbing endeavor. He’s been traveling all over the country in his quest to become the first amputee to reach the V10 bouldering grade – a huge accomplishment for ANY climber! One of Ronnie’s most recent climbs was in the Sierra Mountains (pictured here). You can read about this and other rock climbing activities he has been
Good luck to Sergeant First Class Josh Olson and the USA Shooting Team in the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Cup in Szczecin, Poland April 12-16! TEAM USA Paralympic Shooting Team
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