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Excitement Grows for Reveal of Amy Purdy’s New Legs on Dancing with the Stars!

In this article, Derek Hough talks about the idea for Amy Purdy‘s new dancing legs–suggested by her “prosthetics maker.” #POAproud #thinkoutsidethebox #DWTS #Team Amy #PurdyHough Click here to see Derek Hough TV Guide Interview Amy Purdy spoke with #yahoo news about her current Dancing with the Stars gig, and reflected on her past. Well done! #POAproud #DWTS #TeamAmy #PurdyHough Click Here to view Yahoo article on Amy Purdy

Sending a Shout Out to POA Client Dana Pounds!

Sending a shout out to POA’s Dana Pounds! Dana has fought and survived two cancers, and is committed to continuing her journey to complete a marathon! This Friday she will be participating in her first 5K. Go get it, Dana! #NoBoundaries #POAOrlando

Celeste Corcoran, Marathon Survivor, Connection with Amy Purdy and POA

WCBV Boston interview with Celeste Corcoran, marathon survivor, regarding her special connection with Amy Purdy and POA. #yoursuccessisourpassion Click here to view WCBV News video.

We’re Getting into the Christmas Spirit!

There’s nothing like playful, loving children–and dogs–with smiling faces to put you in the holiday spirit! We wish all of our POA friends and family a very merry and blessed Christmas season! #Joy Click here to view video

POA Client Igor Ivanov – Parasnowboard Athlete

Thank you, Igor, for sharing these great photos from the Parasnowboarding World Cup in Landgraaf, Netherlands! We wish you continued success in your endeavors! #NoBoundaries

Great new invention by MIT – the Smart Wheel for Bicycles

Check out this new *smart* wheel developed by MIT. Pretty impressive! Would be especially helpful for amputees cycling in hilly or mountainous areas. Smart Wheel

POA’s Scout Bassett breaks World Record!

Sending a shout out to Scout Bassett! She set a new world record in the 400m this weekend! #POAProud

Ireland Nugent begins prosthetic fitting process at POA, 6/13/2013

Today we met Ireland Nugent and her family. Ireland, who lost both her feet in a lawnmower accident, is now ready to begin the prosthetic fitting process. It won’t be long before she is walking (and anything else she wants to do) again! ♥ Click on following link for news story and video. Ireland’s first visit to POA

Meet Hernan Knob of Colombia, and read his incredible story of survival, 10/23/2013

The time was 3:30 am on June 5, 1993, in Pereira, Colombia. Hernan Knob, then a 22-year-old college student, had just finished a shift at a popular night club when he heard a knock at the door. As Hernan turned the knob and opened the door he was met by a blinding light and tremendous explosion. What happened next forever changed the path of his life. A LITTLE HISTORY OF

POA’s Celeste Corcoran, Boston Bombing Survivor, on TODAY Show this morning, Oct 16 2013

Celeste and Sydney Corcoran featured on TODAY Show this morning. Lots of good footage of Celeste’s two weeks at POA, and all the great strides she made in her recovery while here — first haircut and driving for first time! ‪Click Here to view TODAY Show video #BostonStrong #CorcoranStrong #TodayShow