Bree McMahon flys to Boston in Support of Bombing Victims
At the request of the ABC show, 20/20, Bree flew to Boston to meet and give hope to victims who lost limbs as a result of the Boston Marathon bombing. Bree McMahon on ABC News 20/20
CNN Interview: POA’s Jordan Thomas (bilateral BK amputee),
Jordan Thomas was interviewed by CNN’s Anderson Cooper yesterday regarding the recovery process for amputees. He will be providing support to the Boston Marathon bombing victims in a few weeks. Great work, Jordan! CNN Interview Link To read more about Jordan, click here.
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
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
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
Help Brandon Achieve his Paralympic Dreams!, 12/13/2012
Here’s an opportunity to help a fine young man achieve his Paralympic dreams! Brandon is trying to raise enough money to train for the U.S. snowboarding team and compete in the 2014 Paralympic Games. Click Here for link to Brandon’s fundraising page
Zoe Gibbs – Proving herself wrong!, Journalnews.net article, 10/15/2012
Another article about our favorite volleyball superstar, Ms. Zoe Gibbs! Journal News article dated 10-15-12