For those of you who don’t know the story of Scout Bassett, the attached Challenged Athletes Foundation “Featured Athlete” article gives a good glimpse into her incredible life…. and she’s just getting started! 😉 click here—-> Scout Bassett
April was on the local Fox News last night….. great interview! We’re looking forward to cheering her on in the Paralympics in London next month!!! Fastest Amputee in the World
POA patient Amazzzzzing Anthony Burruto, a bilateral AK/BK amputee, competed against able-bodied athletes in the USAPL (USAPOWERLIFTING) competition. He entered into the Varsity & the Junior 16&17’s divisions. Not only did Anthony perform well, he broke both records, set new ones, and was awarded two Gold medals and a trophy!! Needless to say, there is already talk about the 2016 Paralympics in Rio!
The sport of para-snowboarding will make its debut in Russia with two medal events. Congratulations to all the people who worked so hard to make this happen! Para-Snowboarding in 2014 Paralympics
Good luck to Sergeant First Class Josh Olson and the USA Shooting Team in the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Cup in Szczecin, Poland April 12-16! TEAM USA Paralympic Shooting Team
POA recently fit Paralympic and WSF Para-Snowboard World Cup Champion Evan Strong with a custom NPS vacuum socket. Before he left, we gave the prosthesis one final check. Stan and Mike were enlisted to lift him upside-down while clipped into his boots and snowboard – our version of an “inverted aerial.” A perfect example of the power of elevated vacuum! Evan was very pleased with the outcome and looks forward
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