Don’t Miss POA’s Amy Purdy on Dancing With The Stars Tonight! 4/7/2014
Can’t wait to see what Amy Purdy and her new partner have in store for us tonight on Dancing with the Stars! From Amy’s Facebook page: “This week has been crazy! Dancing with a new partner took some time to get used to, but he’s been really great & I can’t wait for you […]
Amy Purdy on Jimmy Kimmel Show, 4/1/2014
Amy Purdy appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel show last night “to get the leg jokes out of the way.” Jimmy says his bet is on her to win it all on Dancing with the Stars, and we agree! #winner #notadodgeroraducker
Amy Purdy Paralympic Commercial
“She’s a fighter! Not a dodger or a ducker!” That’s Amy Purdy! This is a great commercial which has had quite a bit of air time during the Paralympic Games in Sochi. #NoBoundaries #BeyondLimits #POAProud
Blossom, Bilateral Amputee Dog, Takes Her New Legs for a Test Drive!, 8/8/2013
Meet Blossom, our first canine amputee patient! Blossom lost her hind feet soon after birth. In May of this year she was relinquished to the SPCA and then adopted Rodney Purvis (an SPCA employee) as her new dad. Since then, Rodney, with the full support of the SPCA, has been on quest to get Blossom […]
Ireland Nugent today — Look at her Go!! 7/8/2013
Ireland Nugent stopped by this morning for a prosthetic check-up/tune-up….and a little climbing, boxing and skating, too! ♥ Ireland Nugent video
Tampa Bay Times article, “Nothing will Hold her Back,” 6/17/2013
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
Two Strong Women–who happen to be Bilateral Above Knee Amputees–Focus on Success
Yesterday we witnessed both Amanda and Hilary making great strides in their return to independence!! We are so proud of these strong women, and blessed to be part of their team. “The #1 reason people quit is because they focus on how far they have to go, instead of how far they have COME.” Don’t […]
MeiMei wins 1st Place in Youth Category at PTRC Triathlon!
Sending a huge shout out and congratulations to POA’s **MeiMei White!** MeiMei finished FIRST in the Youth Category at the Paratriathlon Regional Championship held in Clermont, FL on March 23rd. She is now one of the Top Contenders for the National Championship!!! WOW! Great job, MeiMei! We are so proud of you!! Article from USA […]
POA featured in O&P Edge article, January 2013
The O&P Edge magazine published a nice article about POA in the Better Business section of their January 2013 edition! “Thinking Outside the Clinical Box–Facility Offers Fitness, Wellness, and Social Space.” Click here to view article, which begins on page 58 —> OP Edge article on POA
Amy Purdy: An Amazing Story From “The Amazing Race!” – USA Today, 9/30/2012
The first episode of the season aired last night. Amy and Daniel were the 2nd couple to arrive at the pit stop — they were ALMOST 1st! Awesome job, Amy Purdy! Be sure to watch next Sunday and cheer her on! Following is a link to USA Today article: Amy Purdy, USA Today, […]