Paralympic Retrospective: Never Say “Can’t” Until You’ve Tried, O&P Edge, April 2014
Great article about POA’s “Z” Oates in April issue of O&P Edge! Click Here to view Article #NoBoundaries #Neversaycantuntilyouvetried
POA proud of Dana Pounds, who completed her 1st 5K on Friday!
Sending a shout out to Dana Pounds! Congratulations on completing your first 5K! Dana lost her leg to a rare cancer in 2008 and although recently diagnosed with a new tumor in her hip she is still determined to pursue her dream of completing a marathon. Read more about Dana Here, in the Client Stories section of our website. (photo appeared in Bradenton Herald, 3/29/2014)
POA’s Igor Ivanov (Above Knee Amputee) competed in Snowboard X in Sochi today
Sending a shout out to POA Client and Paralympian Igor Ivanov, who participated in the Snowboard Cross competition along with Amy Purdy and Evan Strong today. Igor represented Russia and put in a great effort– as an ABOVE KNEE AMPUTEE wearing a prosthesis! Well done, Igor!
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
POA’s Bryce Williams (AK) ROCKS the Zip Line!
Bryce sent us these great photos from his recent zip line experience. Another POA client taking the *dis* out of his ability! #Believe #TryHarder #Succeed
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
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
Bella says, “Look at me walking all by myself!”
Bella’s proud mom shot this video footage of her first “solo” steps on her prosthetic legs. We are so proud of this strong and beautiful girl! 3-year-old Bella has come a long way since she was adopted and arrived in the U.S. last November and became part of a wonderful, loving family of six. We are blessed to have her as a member of our POA family as well! <3
Little Jack Adapting Well to his New Leg, 8/19/2013
We love sharing your videos! Here’s one of Jack towing his wagon 1 week after he received his new leg! ♥ Click here to view video–> Jack Towing his Wagon #Awesome #MovingForward
POA’s Chris Gordon in Brawny Towels Commercial
Chris Gordon is shown playing basketball in a Brawny Towels commercial featuring Wounded Warriors. Very cool! Brawny Towels Commercial