amputee Archives - Page 14 of 33

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

Great new invention by MIT – the Smart Wheel for Bicycles

Check out this new *smart* wheel developed by MIT. Pretty impressive! Would be especially helpful for amputees cycling in hilly or mountainous areas. Smart Wheel

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

Amy Purdy and Celeste Corcoran–both bilateral amputees–are #POAStrong

Two of the most *wicked strong* survivors and amazing women we know–Amy Purdy and Celeste Corcoran–are in the (POA) house today! #BostonStrong #LiveBeyondLimits #POAOrlando

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

POA’s Celeste Corcoran, Boston Bombing Survivor, on TODAY Show this morning, Oct 16 2013

Celeste and Sydney Corcoran featured on TODAY Show this morning. Lots of good footage of Celeste’s two weeks at POA, and all the great strides she made in her recovery while here — first haircut and driving for first time! ‪Click Here to view TODAY Show video #BostonStrong #CorcoranStrong #TodayShow