POA Patients in the News! Archives - Page 3 of 14

Kent Solheim in Huffington Post article, “Green Berets Overcome Loss of Limbs and Look To Help Others Do The Same,” 5/26/2013

POA’s Kent Solheim took part in this years’ Warrior 100 Bike Ride, an event hosted by former president George W. Bush at his ranch to honor wounded veterans. Kent remains on active duty as an amputee. We thank him for his continued service to our country and people, and his strong commitment to the families of fallen Special Ops soldiers. Kent is involved with a non-profit group called The Chatham

Jordan Thomas featured on Golf Channel, “In Play,” 5/21/2013

On August 16, 2005, Jordan Thomas, then 16, lost both of his legs below the knee at at the age of 16 as the result of a boating accident. An avid golfer since he was old enough to hold a club, Jordan was determined to get back in the game. He said, “If I work hard at this, I know I’ll be back.” The Golf Channel did a great job

“Walking Tall,” an article by Roger Simon on Creators.com

Roger Simon–writer, commentator and the chief political columnist of Politico–shared his personal POA experience and observations in a thoughtfully written article, “Walking Tall,” on Creators.com. Thank you for your kind words, Roger! Click here to read article Roger, a bilateral BK/Symes amputee, has been a POA patient since 2010, a year after losing his legs to a severe blood infection.

POA’s Chris Self Captures GOLD in Cycling at Warrior Games!, 5/12/2013

Chris and Dana Self….hanging out with Prince Harry at the 2013 Warrior Games. And by the way, Chris just captured Gold in cycling for the 2nd year in a row!!!!! Congrats!!!!

Z Flies! Her Amphibian Air Adventure

POA’s “Z” (bilateral above knee amputee) shared the following video link and message: “Special thanks to everyone at POA–especially Stan Patterson–for giving me my ‘wings!’ Without sockets which fit comfortably and securely I would not have been able to experience this great adventure, as well as many other things able-bodied people take for granted. With a strong spirit and great team, all things are possible!” Z Flies

POA patient Chris Gordon (above knee amputee) took part in Wounded Warrior Project TV Spot

The Wounded Warrior Project asked POA patient Chis Gordon to appear in their latest TV Spot, “Injuries and Experiences.” Wounded Warrior TV Spot

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

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

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

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