Stan and “H” win their 20th Golf Tournament in a Row!, 12/8/2012
Stan and “H” won their 20th consecutive First Place golf tournament yesterday. Byron Nelson has nothing on them! ha!
Raekwon, BK, is logging miles on his new running leg!, 11/13/2012
Thanks to Steve Chamberland (BK amputee and former pro wrestler) and his “50 Legs” non-profit foundation (www.50legs.org) for partnering with us to provide Raekwon with a running leg! To view Youtube video, click here
Helpful Information re ADA, Disability Benefits & Returning to Driving after Amputation in current issue of Amputee Coalition’s inMotion Magazine
There is some excellent advice and answers to important questions about ADA & Employment, Qualifying for Medical Benefits, and Getting Back Behind the Wheel after amputation in the September/October 2012 edition of inMotion magazine. Check it out! Click here to for link and location of articles on the Amputee Coalition publications web 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
POA’s Zoe Gibbs in the News!, “Teenager Returns to Volleyball Court with Prosthetic Leg,” 10/8/2012
Zoe was in the news again! This time, “The Ledger,” a Polk County Florida newspaper, featured her in an article about her return to Volleyball. Zoe lost her leg in 2011 after a jet-ski accident. Since then she has overcome many obstacles, including several surgeries and infections. Now Zoe is focusing on the future, and doing all the things a normal 16-year-old girl does – like driving on car! 🙂
Leo Morales, Hip Disarticulate, attempting to break Guiness World Record, proving once again that disability is a state of mind, 10/3/2012
Next month, POA’s Leo Morales of Cancun, Mexico will be attempting to break a Guiness World diving Record by descending 122 meters into the ocean! Leo tells us he is keeping a promise he made to himself and Stan several years ago, “to use his life to inspire others and prove that amputees can still do amazing things.” Leo’s leg was amputated at the hip in 2008 after he was
Amy Purdy: An Amazing Story From “The Amazing Race!” – USA Today, 9/30/2012
The first episode of the season aired last night. Amy and Daniel were the 2nd couple to arrive at the pit stop — they were ALMOST 1st! Awesome job, Amy Purdy! Be sure to watch next Sunday and cheer her on! Following is a link to USA Today article: Amy Purdy, USA Today, 9/30/2012
Amy Purdy, bi-lateral amputee, competing on CBS reality show, “The Amazing Race,” this Fall!, 8/29/2012
Look for POA’s Amy Purdy on the CBS Reality Show The Amazing Race Season 21 which will premiere on September 30th! She and her boyfriend of many years, Daniel, are competing together as a team. Following link contains team photos and video introduc tions. Amy is a double amputee who lost her legs – but not her spirit – to meningitis; it only made her stronger. Since then she has
An RPG took Josh Olson’s leg, but not his Spirit,” Washington Post, 8/21/2012
As the start of the 2012 Paralympic Games approaches, many of the athletes have been spotlighted by the media. One such athlete is Josh Olson, an Army Sharpshooter and the first active duty soldier to compete in the Paralympics. We are proud and blessed to know Josh, and forever grateful to him and all our service men and women for the sacrifices they make for our safety and freedom. “An
Patients sharing limb loss stories and supporting each other – Priceless. 8/15/2012
Two of our patients having a chat in our office last week – one an 86 year old man and long-time amputee; the other a 19 year old girl who just recently lost her leg. The difference in their ages was lost as they shared the experiences of their limb loss.