POA’s Ronnie Dickson releases “Amputee Biking” video, 10/18/2010
In addition to his running video, Ronnie has also created an “amputee” biking video. Click on the following link to view the video
POA’s Ronnie Dickson releases new “Amputee Running” video, 10/18/2010
Ronnie Dickson has released a new “amputee running” video with lots of informative and useful information. Click on the following link to view the video
POA Patient Maggi Pivovar is Educating Others About The Dangers of Meningococcal Meningitis, Nursing News article, 8/2010
Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection that can prove fatal within 24 hours of a persons first symptoms. POA patient Maggi Pivovar knows the dangers of meningitis very well. Three years ago she lost both her legs below the knee after contracting the disease. She now works to increase awareness of the availability of a vaccine that could have protected her against it. click on the following link to view
10-year-old POA Patient Jake Bainter and family featured on ESPN’s “Outside the Lines”, 8/29/2010
This documentary tells the touching story of a chance encounter between Jake and 72-year-old Bill Hansbury on the date Jake’s leg was scheduled to be amputated. You can click on the following link to view the segment and read the written article: Chance Encounter Sparks Friendship
People magazine article features Jake Bainter
In a horrifying 2004 accident, Jake’s dad, Brett, had backed into Jake with a riding lawn mower, nearly severing his son’s right leg. click here to read the full story
New Leg Helps Boy Run For First Time
Click on the link below to read the Health News Story – WKMG Orlando” The link: http://www.clickorlando.com/health/18637728/detail.html?taf=orlpn
Scout Bassett: Succeeding in Life, One Step at a Time
Kids often ask Scout Bassett, of Palm Desert, California, if she wishes she had two normal legs. Bassett, 18, answers, “No. I have never known anything different, and it would seem weird to me. Besides, if it weren’t for the missing leg, I wouldn’t have the opportunities I have today!” What she means is she has learned important lessons about overcoming big challenges to reach your goals. “When you are