Play is Part of the Prosthetic Fitting Process for POA Kids!
Two of our favorite 2-year-olds, Sammy and Gianna, were fit with new prosthetic legs last week. “POA playtime” is important…that’s when we make sure everything is set up right and ready for some intense toddler action! (and we like to have fun) #WeloveourPOAkids
Amy Purdy in DWTS Finals tonight!
Here we go! The Dancing with the Stars final dances are TONIGHT, and results show is on Tuesday! Be sure to tune in, and Vote Vote Vote for the Amaaaaazzzzzing Amy Purdy and Derek Hough! #DWTS #NoBoundaries #POAproud #livebeyondlimits
Bella Dancing Like Amy Purdy on DWTS With Her Prosthetic Running Legs
Bella watched a recording of Amy Purdy dancing on Dancing with the Stars and afterward she stated, “I can dance on my running legs like that!” Here she is, dancing to her favorite song. #choosetodance #POAkidsrock #noboundaries #AmyPurdy #DWTS
Message From Micaela, 3-year-old Amputee: Choose To Dance!
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! […]
Chris has Climbed Back, Literally, To An Active Life After Amputation
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 […]
Another Great Day at POA! #NoBoundaries
Bella came in to try on her “walking leg” test sockets and pick up her pretty new running legs. While she was here, she visited with old friends like Franklin, Richie and Z, and met new friends, like Jennifer and Yensy. Another great day at POA! #NoBoundaries #POAKidsRock […]
Amy Purdy and Derek Hough Dancing The Jive on Week 6 of Dancing with the Stars!
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
Celeste and Sydney Corcoran Cross Finish Line at Boston Marathon Today!! Video
Congratulations to Celeste, Sydney, and Carmen! See video of them crossing the finish line at the Boston Marathon today—such a powerful moment!!! Woot! Woot! #CorcoranStrong #BostonStrong #POAproud
POA’s Amy Purdy Inspiring Amputees All Over The World on Dancing With The Stars
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 […]
POA Client Amy Purdy and Derek Hough’s Dancing with the Stars Fairytale Dance, April 15, 2014
And here she is….. Dancing with the Stars Princess Amy Purdy and her handsome Prince, Derek Hough! Their fairytale dance left us breathless once again! #POAproud #TeamAmy #DWTS