“Orlando Amputee Starts a Camp for Other Amputees,” Fox News, 5/5/2011
Triple amputee Rajesh Durbal is a very inspiring man! Click here to view video and read article
“Two little friends… united by courage: Amputee victims forge firm friendship after contracting meningitis,” The Daily Mail, 5/5/2011
A heartwarming story from “across the Pond”…. Click here to read article
Ken Green is back on “Legends of Golf” Tour!, 4/2011
POA patient Ken Green returned to the “Legends of Golf” tour last month, teaming with good friend Mark Calcavecchia. a href=”http://savannahnow.com/sports/2011-04-20/friendship-has-green-back-legends”> Click here to read article
“Mission of Hope,” O&P Edge article written by POA resident Ronnie Dickson, May 2011
Ronnie reports on his mission trip to Haiti earlier this year. Click here to read article
“Bush Finishes ride in Big Bend,” CBS New, 4/27/11
Read more about the Warrior 100 3-day bike ride POA’s Chris Self participated in with former President George W. Bush! Click here to read article
“Camp No Limits” Information
Camp No Limits is a camp for children with limb loss and their families with locations in Maine, Missouri, California, Florida, Idaho and Maryland. There are no age limits – participants as young as 18 months and their families have attended. Find registration info/dates for the various camps on the following link or visit their website at www.nolimitsfoundation.org. Click here to viewregistration form
“Scientists taking steps to make Bionic Leg,” Reuters, 4/20/11
Some exciting things are happening in the world of prosthetics! Click here to view article
Article featuring POA patient Mei Mei White!, “Handicap Fails to Slow Young Swimmer,” Macon News, 4/19/2011
One of our shining stars is in the news! She’s small, but mighty….and this is just the beginning! 😉 Go, Mei Mei!!!! Click here to view article
POA client Drew Johnson Demonstrates his Wakeboarding Skills, 4/2011
Drew Johnson, below knee amputee, demonstrates his wakeboarding skills using a prosthetic leg! Click here to see video >>
POA patient Mabio Costa Participates in Triathlons!, 3/2011
Read the story of Mabio Costa, a below knee amputee and athlete who moved to the U.S. from Brazil in order to have access to prosthetic limbs that would enable him to compete in sports at the highest levels. Click here to read Mabio’s story >>