POA Women (who happen to be amputees) Celebrating Their Abilities
Happy Mother’s Day to all the ladies of POA! <3 LIVE OUT LOUD. Celebrate Your Abilities like these Women (who happen to be amputees) Do!
3-year-old Jin’s first steps!, 1/15/2013
3-year-old Jin, a transfemoral (above knee) amputee adopted from China, took his first steps on Tuesday, 1/15/2013!
“Make it Morning,” a book written by Jodi Bainter, is available for purchase! – 12/11/12
Jodi’s Bainter’s book, “Make it Morning,” is the story of her family’s journey after her son, Jake, was accidentally run over by a riding lawnmower in 2004. The injuries Jake suffered eventually led to the amputation of one of his legs above the knee. We are excited to let you know that Jodi’s book has just been released and is available for purchase on Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble
POA Patient Update: Little Luna of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, 11/26/2012
We have an update on little Luna of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico! ♥ Five months ago she learned to walk on her prosthetic leg, and since then this spunky 2-year-old has been unstoppable! Her father sent us the following video to update us on her progress. Bravo, Luna!!! 🙂 Click Here to view video
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
Carla’s New AK prosthetic running leg, 11/5/2012
Carla’s new running leg with the tiger stripe design turned out g-r-r-r-r-r-reat!
Cameron Conquers the POA Rock Wall!, 10/29/2012
10-year-old Cameron, an above knee amputee, enjoyed a climb on POA’s rock climbing/training wall during a recent visit to our office. We love introducing our patients to new things and helping to instill a “no limits” attitude in them!
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
Visit from April Holmes, 2012 London Paralympic Games Medal Winner!, 9/19/2012
Paralympic athlete April Holmes stopped by POA today to show us her BRONZE medal! She insisted on “sharing” it with Stan! 🙂 Congratulations, April!!!
Ronnie Dickson to represent U.S. at Para-Climbing World Championships next month, 8/21/2012
Ronnie Dickson is a member of the U.S. National Climbing Team which will be competing at the Para-climbing World Championships in France next month (9/12-16/12)! He and another climber are the first para-athletes to compete in this event as part of Team USA!