POA client Drew Johnson Demonstrates his Wakeboarding Skills, 4/2011
Drew Johnson, below knee amputee, demonstrates his wakeboarding skills using a prosthetic leg! Click here to see video >>
“Muddy Buddy – Orlando,” WFTV, April 9, 2010
POA patient Chris Self participated in the “Muddy Buddy – Orlando” event on April 9th. Following link contains video of an interview conducted at the event with another participant, Dave Rozelle, first amputee soldier to return to Iraq. Click here for WFTV interview link
POA patient Ken Green, PGA Golf Pro, to Receive Award – 4/7/2011
Ken Green has been selected to receive the Bob Casey Award from the Connecticut Sports Writers’ Alliance for “overcoming adversity in an exemplary manner.” In the following article he talks about the influence some of POA patients have had on him and aided his recovery. Click here for courant.com story link
Anthony Burruto continues to rise above the controversy surrounding Dr. Phillips High School’s decision to cut him from their baseball team
Check out this video of POA’s Anthony Burruto boxing! He hasn’t let the disappointment of being cut from Dr. Phillips High School baseball team keep him down. Anthony works out four days a week with a personal trainer who specializes in athletes who have physical limitations and military guys who are amputees. He plans to play on a travel team and try out for Dr. Phillips again next year. 😉
POA patient Mabio Costa Participates in Triathlons!, 3/2011
Read the story of Mabio Costa, a below knee amputee and athlete who moved to the U.S. from Brazil in order to have access to prosthetic limbs that would enable him to compete in sports at the highest levels. Click here to read Mabio’s story >>
POA patient Drew Johnson, Wakeboarding video “teaser” clip, 3/11/2011
Drew recently demonstrated his wakeboarding skills in a video produced by Hang Five Productions. The full video, “Express” will be released in August. View the clip on our website video gallery. Click here to view video clip
POA’s Anthony Burruto appeared on CNN, “CNN News: Baseball amputee: Coach discriminated,” 2/18/2011
Another great interview with Anthony and his mom, Diane. We are proud to part of his team! 🙂 Click here to view interview
“Amputee Triathlete Overcomes Odds,” Local News Story – KESQ TV, Palm Springs, CA
POA patient Scout Bassett is in the news again! For those of you who don’t know her incredible story, prepare to be amazed and inspired! Click following link to view KESQ interview/video. You can also read more about Scout in the “Living Proof” section of our website. Click here to view KESQ interview
“Legless Pitcher Strikes Out…,” CNN News Wire, 2/15/2011
Following article was released by CNN after Anthony Burruto and his mom, Diane, appeared on HLN’s “Prime Time” last night. Click here to view CNN News Wire release
Anthony Burruto & his mom were on HLN’s “Prime Time,” February 15, 2011
The discussion continues…. Was Anthony cut from his high school baseball team for the right reasons? Should high school sports be just about winning, or more than that? Join in the debate on HLN’s “Prime Time” Facebook page. Click here to view a direct link to this post on POA’s Facebook page. Click here