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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

Amy Purdy and Derek Hough Dancing The Jive on Week 6 of Dancing with the Stars!

In case you missed it, here’s last night’s segment on Amy Purdy and Derek Hough on Dancing with the Stars ….. and their INCREDIBLE jive! Amy nailed it! ‪#‎DWTS‬ ‪#‎VoteVoteVote‬ ‪#‎POAproud‬ ‪#‎TeamAmy‬ Amy & Derek ~ DWTS Party Anthems, Week 6 by HumanSlinky

POA’s Amy Purdy Inspiring Amputees All Over The World on Dancing With The Stars

Amy Purdy, you have been blessed with an opportunity to have a positive influence on countless amputees and the way we are viewed by the world, inspiring girls like Emily to embrace their different abilities and become as strong and dignified a person as you are. So far, you are ROCKING it! The sky’s the limit! ‪#‎DreamBig‬ ‪#‎BeYourOwnKindOfBeautiful‬ ‪#‎POAproud‬ Dancing with the Stars

POA’s Celeste Corcoran: ABC World News ‘Person of the Week’ #BostonStrong

Celeste Corcoran was the ABC World News with Diane Sawyer ‘Person of the Week’ last week. We’re so proud of all her accomplishments! We love you, Celeste! (You might recognize a few of the “therapists” in this video.) Click Here for Video Link

Amputee Sisters, Gracelyn and Addilyn, Taking Off On Their Prosthetic Legs! #POAproud

What a joy it was to meet Gracelyn, Addilyn and their wonderful family! It was an extra special treat to watch Addilyn, 2, take her very first steps, and then see Gracelyn take off on her new running foot! #whywelovetocometoworkeveryday

Randy Nantz at 2014 Masters in Augusta, Georgia

POA client Sgt. Randy Nantz, a Green Beret soldier who lost his leg while serving our country, at the #2014Masters in Augusta, Georgia. Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player took time out to meet and speak with Randy and another wounded warrior. Experience of a lifetime! #legend #masters

Amy Purdy’s Stunning Week 3 Performance on Dancing With The Stars

Wow! You blew our (prosthetic) socks off again tonight Amy Purdy and Derek Hough! Beautiful performance and perfect song choice with a powerful message: we are not defined by what we wear…we’re only “human.” #Bravo #DWTS #PurdyHough #POAproud

Be sure to watch POA’s Amy Purdy on Dancing with the Stars TONIGHT!

#AmysPOAProstheticPitCrew will be watching Amy Purdy and Derek Hough on Dancing with the Stars tonight! The theme this week is “most memorable year,” and they will dancing Contemporary. Go get ’em, Amy!!! ‪#‎POAproud‬ ‪#‎DWTS‬ ‪#‎TeamAmy‬ ‪#‎PurdyHough‬ Click here to view article and pics of Amy’s new dancing legs!

POA’s Rick Shultz completes Savage Race: “…more than just a mud race or obstacle race”

This is how Rick Shultz (POA prosthetist and below knee amputee) spent his Saturday! Way to go, Rick! #NoBoundaries #POAOrlando (following quoted from Savage Race website) “Savage Race is more than just a mud race or obstacle race. It’s designed to be the experience of a lifetime. We feature the biggest and most badass mud obstacles in the business, and we never need more than 6 miles to

POA Proud of MeiMei: Gold Medal Winner at U.S. Paralympics Swimming Championship!

Sending a shout out to MeiMei! She won a GOLD medal (50 breaststroke) at the 2014 U.S. Paralympics Spring Swimming National Championships/Spring CanAm last night!!! #POAProud #MeiMeiRock