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
Ireland Nugent takes her first steps on her prosthetic legs at POA! Our photos and WESH News Video/Article, 6/17/2013
There was not a dry eye in the house as Ireland took her first steps on her new prosthetic legs. The first thing she asked Stan was, “I’m going to take my legs home?” ♥ How could he say no? Ireland left wearing the check sockets which were generously decorated with Dora the Explorer stickers […]
POA Patient Athletes training for 2014 Paralympic Games
POA patients Amy Purdy and Evan Strong both made the U.S. Snowboarding team and are training for the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia!!!!! Currently, Evan is ranked #1 in the World and Amy is ranked #1 in the U.S. and #2 in the World in their sport of Para-snowboard Boardercross. Boardercross is a race […]
Kent Solheim in Huffington Post article, “Green Berets Overcome Loss of Limbs and Look To Help Others Do The Same,” 5/26/2013
POA’s Kent Solheim took part in this years’ Warrior 100 Bike Ride, an event hosted by former president George W. Bush at his ranch to honor wounded veterans. Kent remains on active duty as an amputee. We thank him for his continued service to our country and people, and his strong commitment to the families […]
Jordan Thomas featured on Golf Channel, “In Play,” 5/21/2013
On August 16, 2005, Jordan Thomas, then 16, lost both of his legs below the knee at at the age of 16 as the result of a boating accident. An avid golfer since he was old enough to hold a club, Jordan was determined to get back in the game. He said, “If I work […]
POA’s Chris Self Captures GOLD in Cycling at Warrior Games!, 5/12/2013
Chris and Dana Self….hanging out with Prince Harry at the 2013 Warrior Games. And by the way, Chris just captured Gold in cycling for the 2nd year in a row!!!!! Congrats!!!!
Z Flies! Her Amphibian Air Adventure
POA’s “Z” (bilateral above knee amputee) shared the following video link and message: “Special thanks to everyone at POA–especially Stan Patterson–for giving me my ‘wings!’ Without sockets which fit comfortably and securely I would not have been able to experience this great adventure, as well as many other things able-bodied people take for granted. With […]
POA patient Chris Gordon (above knee amputee) took part in Wounded Warrior Project TV Spot
The Wounded Warrior Project asked POA patient Chis Gordon to appear in their latest TV Spot, “Injuries and Experiences.” Wounded Warrior TV Spot
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 […]
Congratulations on running your first 5K race, Carla!!, 2/22/2013
High fives and hugs going out to Carla, who finished her First 5K – the 2013 Gasparilla Classic in Tampa, FL!!!! “I ran my first 5K today with no pain, no leg falling off and no issues whatsoever!,” exclaims Carla. “Ran it in 37min 05sec, and could have done better if it wasn’t so crowded.” […]