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
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
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
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
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
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
The time was 3:30 am on June 5, 1993, in Pereira, Colombia. Hernan Knob, then a 22-year-old college student, had just finished a shift at a popular night club when he heard a knock at the door. As Hernan turned the knob and opened the door he was met by a blinding light and tremendous explosion. What happened next forever changed the path of his life. A LITTLE HISTORY OF
POA was featured on WFTV Channel 9 “Central Florida Spotlight” today! POA on Central Florida Spotlight . . . . #BostonStrong #POAOrlando #amputees #prosthetics
Ireland happily left POA this afternoon with her new prosthetic legs, “Princess Minnie” and “Dora.” <3 Ireland Nugent’s Big Day video, by POA
Tampa Bay Times article on Ireland Nugent’s big day! Her laminated prostheses will be fabricated tomorrow–one with Dora the Explorer and Boots and the other will have a pretty pink Minnie Mouse design. (why make a choice when you can have BOTH!:)♥ Tampa Bay Times article
Prosthetic & Orthotic
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