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Tanya Khvitsko in Runner’s World Magazine Cover Contest! Link to Vote Below!

POA’s Tatsiana “Tanya” Khvitsko has entered this photo in Runner’s World magazine’s 2014 cover contest! Tanya was among the group of amputees climbers that recently took on the Grand Teton mountains! She is a real dynamo with a heart for adventure! Check out Tanya’s incredible journey in the client stories section of our website, and be sure to click on following link to cast your vote!!!!! http://covercontest.runnersworld.com/entry/1370/

New Prosthetic Foot TaiLor Made for You!

Internal beta testing of the TaiLor Made prosthetic foot has begun! We’re extremely happy with the results so far, and excited to share our progress with you! Anticipated general release is 3rd Qtr. 2015. #noboundaries

POA client, Firefighter Matt Hicks, returns to Duty after Amputation

A local news station covered Matt Hicks’ return to his job as a firefighter in Ohio after being fit with new prostheses at POA. Steve Chamberland of 50legs.org met Matt at a fundraiser in Ohio earlier this year and brought him to Orlando, where we made him two legs–one for work and another for off duty. Looking great, Matt! #noboundaries

POA Client Evan Strong nominated for ESPN ESPYS! Vote! Vote! Vote! Every day until July 16!

Evan Strong, POA client and 2014 Winter Paralympic Games Gold Medal Winner, needs our votes!! He’s been nominated for the ESPYS in Best Male Athlete with a disability category. This is the most prestigious award from ESPN! Vote now and every day until July 16! Click Here to access ESPN Link for Voting

Tatsiana “Tanya” Khvitsko, bilateral amputee, earns 3 Gold Medals in 2014 Endeavor Games

Tatsiana “Tanya” Khvitsko shared following update: “Just wanted to share with you and POA team my latest running stuff! I just got back from Endeavor Games (this year was just my second time). I ran 400m, 200m & 100m and did long jumps. I got all three gold medals. Since last year I’ve run 2 seconds faster in 100m and 6 seconds faster in 200m. Just wanted to thank the

Amy Purdy on Price is Right Show, 6/9/2014

In case you missed it, here’s a link to Price is Right show which aired June 9, 2014 featuring Amy Purdy as a guest model. She did great! Can’t wait to see you at POA next week, Amy! Link to CBS Price is right episode aired June 9, 2014: Price is Right featuring Amy Purdy

Amputee Matt Hicks, Back to Work as a Fireman

Just a few weeks after his return to Ohio with new prosthetic leg fit with boot, POA client Matt Hicks is back on the job as a fireman! #NoBoundaries

Play is Part of the Prosthetic Fitting Process for POA Kids!

Two of our favorite 2-year-olds, Sammy and Gianna, were fit with new prosthetic legs last week. “POA playtime” is important…that’s when we make sure everything is set up right and ready for some intense toddler action! (and we like to have fun) #WeloveourPOAkids

Message From Micaela, 3-year-old Amputee: Choose To Dance!

When POA client Micaela returned to Peru after being fit with her new prosthesis, her mom enrolled her in a ballet dance class. Never once did she hesitate to participate in all the activities the other kids did. Micaela proudly displayed her *Hello Kitty* design prosthetic leg when she danced in her first ballet recital! Bravo, sweet girl! #choosetodance #noboundaries #POAproud

Chris has Climbed Back, Literally, To An Active Life After Amputation

Received following message and photo from POA client and BK amputee, Chris Morgan. Way to go, Chris! “Celebrating my first Mother’s Day in 2-1/2 years not hopping, limping or crutching around. I could actually play with my kids and not feel like a ‘crabby mom.’ My daughter Jade actually commented this weekend, ‘I love our family–we’re adventurous!’ {{grin}} Finally getting our lives back! Thanks Ronnie, Stan, and all the people