Fireman Matt Hicks, Below Knee Amputee #NoBoundaries
Had a great week with fireman Matt Hicks! He reported that he is back to all his regular activities, including actively fighting fires, which involves moving quickly and crawling around in small spaces. So proud of his success and blessed to be a part of it, along with Steve Chamberland and 50legs.org.
POA Client Rajesh Durbal, Triple Amputee, Walking with Freedom Zurich Tour 2014
POA client, triple amputee Rajesh Durbal is on a mission to create awareness for differently challenged athletes and raising funds to provide prosthetic limbs to 11 children. This photo is from Raj’s trek through Switzerland, the Walking with Freedom Zurich Tour 2014. Way to go, Raj! #noboundaries
POA Client and Cancer Warrior Dana Pounds Invited to Share Her Story in La Jolla, California
After getting wind of Dana’s treatment results and her work with the Pounding the Pavement initiative, Pfizer invited her to speak at their End of Year Town Hall meeting at the Oncology and Biomedical Research Division in La Jolla, CA. This conference includes more than 800 scientists and stakeholders who will hear Dana’s inspirational tale […]
Hip Disarticulate D’Andra Walking for First Time in 7 Years
D’Andra found POA when one of our videos popped up during an internet search for “Hip Disarticulate Amputees Walking.” She had not walked since her leg was amputated at the hip in 2007, and was looking for new hope. Now she is starring in her own POA video! So proud of you D’Andra–we love your […]
POA Clients pictured in Amputee Coalition “Who’s Your Amputee Hero?” Ad
Pictured in the upper left-hand corner of this Amputee Coalition of America ad are two POA “heroes.” John Class, who dedicates himself to assisting amputees from all over the world, sharing information and helping them get the best prosthetic care possible. Many of the people who have reached out to John have been helped here […]
#TransformationTuesday Prosthetic Leg Puts Gymnast Back in Action! (see video)
After losing his leg below the knee in a motor vehicle accident, Jose Gutierrez was determined to return to competition as a gymnast. Jose traveled from the Dominican Republic to POA in Orlando, where he was fit with a prosthetic limb built to allow him to do just that! #noboundaries
Rock Climbing Clinic/Speaker for Amputee Support Groups
Ronnie Dickson will be at The Edge Rock Climbing Gym in Melbourne, FL on Mon., 10/6 @ 6:30pm with the Viera Amputee Support group. If you are nearby and would like to join them, feel free to stop by! Ronnie, a certified prosthetist, is an above knee amputee and climbing enthusiast who recently took 2nd […]
Amputee Keith Severson plays on inline hockey league #noboundaries
Message and pics from POA client Keith Severson… “Here are a few pictures from my inline hockey league. Always fun to see the other team players see me take off my leg after a game and realize the guy who scored a couple goals is missing a leg. Thanks to the POA team and to […]
TaiLor Made Prosthetic Foot Testing Continues!
In-house testing of the Tai Lore Made prosthetic foot has been going great! We can’t wait to share it with you all in early 2015!
Jeff Bauman, Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor, Standing Strong!
Congrats to Jeff Bauman on a great 1st week on his new prosthetic legs at “Camp POA!” Sending a shout out to Steve Chamberland and Celeste Gagnon-Corcoran for getting him here! #noboundaries #BostonStrong #50legsrules