OPAF’s introducing First Row in Orlando next month! Ever try adaptive rowing or skulling? Here’s your chance!
OPAF is introducing a new First Clinic next month here in Orlando! First Row will be an introduction to adaptive rowing and skulling and will be held on Friday evening, February 22nd on the tennis courts of the Caribe Royale Resort. The staff of South Orlando Rowing Association will be on hand with “ergs”to offer […]
Ronnie Dickson leads another successful Rock Climbing Clinic, 1/12/2013
Following link to a tv news segment on the adaptive rock climbing clinic held in Phoenix, AZ last weekend. Ronnie Dickson introduced several amputees to climbing, including two bi-lateral shoulder disartics who were able to make it all the way to the top! Congrats to all! Click here to view video —> Phoenix TV Channel […]
Scout Bassett’s Tedxtalk in Sarasota, FL, “Creating Realities–Who You Choose to Be,” 1/13/2013
POA is beaming with pride for Scout Bassett! We’ve watched Scout grow from an 11-year-old frustrated athlete, to the incredibly accomplished young woman she is today. The TEDxtalk Scout recently gave in Sarasota, Florida, “Creating Realities — Who You Choose to Be,” may be just the inspiration you need to pursue your own *impossible* dream! […]
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
Franklin Mejias, Quadruple Amputee, Making Great Strides in his Recovery!, 12/11/2012
Franklin Mejias, the Venezuelan boy who lost all four of his limbs to a deadly illness last year, was back at POA last month for some adjustments and rehab. WFTV Orlando News aired parts of the following video on their 6pm broadcast that night. We’re proud of Franklin and the great progress he has made! […]
Stan and “H” win their 20th Golf Tournament in a Row!, 12/8/2012
Stan and “H” won their 20th consecutive First Place golf tournament yesterday. Byron Nelson has nothing on them! ha!
Raekwon, BK, is logging miles on his new running leg!, 11/13/2012
Thanks to Steve Chamberland (BK amputee and former pro wrestler) and his “50 Legs” non-profit foundation (www.50legs.org) for partnering with us to provide Raekwon with a running leg! To view Youtube video, click here
Leo Morales, Hip Disarticulate, attempting to break Guiness World Record, proving once again that disability is a state of mind, 10/3/2012
Next month, POA’s Leo Morales of Cancun, Mexico will be attempting to break a Guiness World diving Record by descending 122 meters into the ocean! Leo tells us he is keeping a promise he made to himself and Stan several years ago, “to use his life to inspire others and prove that amputees can still […]
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, […]
Amy Purdy, bi-lateral amputee, competing on CBS reality show, “The Amazing Race,” this Fall!, 8/29/2012
Look for POA’s Amy Purdy on the CBS Reality Show The Amazing Race Season 21 which will premiere on September 30th! She and her boyfriend of many years, Daniel, are competing together as a team. Following link contains team photos and video introduc tions. Amy is a double amputee who lost her legs – but […]