WKMG update on Ireland Nugent
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Rollerblading on a Prosthetic Leg?? Ellie Can!
Amputee rollerblading?? Who wants to give it a try? #Believe #POAKids #WeCan Click here to view video of Ellie Rollerblading
POA Patient Spotlight – Hanna O’Brien
16-year-old Hanna O’Brien is a confident, caring and intensely spiritual young lady. People of all ages and backgrounds are drawn to her sweet nature and nurturing personality. Born with congenital limb difference, Hanna’s left leg extends just 3 inches below the knee-cap. Her right hand has only a thumb and her left hand has nubs where her index and middle fingers would be. Her parents believed from the beginning that
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
Leo Morales, Hip Disarticulate Amputee, #MovingForward!
Following message is from POA patient Leo Morales of Mexico. We are blessed to be part of your team, Leo! “The Doctor’s said because of the cancer and because i am a Hip Disarticulated i will not even wear a prosthetic leg. Thanks to God, Stan Patterson, all the POACFL team, my loved wife , family and friends for all the support. Now I’m able to walk and also to
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
Way To Go, Tim Houston!
After 4 years of trying (and trying again), Tim, a high level above knee amputee, learned how to ride a bike. Congratulations, buddy! Click here for video –> Tim riding his bike #WayToGo #Determination
Franklin Mejias – Embracing the Journey and Celebrating Life, 8/14/13
Franklin Mejias, meningitis survivor and quadrilateral amputee, is focused on living his life without limits!! See video–> Franklin Mejias #Believe #FranklinStrong #Inspired
Video preview of “Central Florida Spotlight” feature on POA!
Video preview of “Central Florida Spotlight” feature on POA which will air this Sunday, 8/11 at 12:30pm on #WFTV Channel 9. –>Preview video of POA on Central Florida Spotlight #WFTV #POAOrlando #Prosthetic #POA #Channel 9 #Orlando #Prosthetics
Blossom, Bilateral Amputee Dog, Takes Her New Legs for a Test Drive!, 8/8/2013
Meet Blossom, our first canine amputee patient! Blossom lost her hind feet soon after birth. In May of this year she was relinquished to the SPCA and then adopted Rodney Purvis (an SPCA employee) as her new dad. Since then, Rodney, with the full support of the SPCA, has been on quest to get Blossom back on all four paws. Stan Patterson, CP and Steve Bremer, CO met with Blossom