Amy Purdy to join Season 18 Cast of Dancing With The Stars!
It’s official! After she takes care of business in Sochi, Paralympic snowboarding champion Amy Purdy is taking on a new challenge–partnering with DWTS chamion Derek Hough to compete on Dancing with the Stars! New cast was announced today on Good Morning America. Congrats, Amy! We will be cheering you on and making sure your “dancing […]
Wounded Warrior Max Gauthier, above knee amputee, Running Again!
Meet Max Gauthier and his identical twin brother, Jake. Both men were serving our country in Afghanistan when Max was injured. Steve Chamberland of 50 Legs.org & The 50 Legs Show brought Max to POA after being approached by his uncle at church. Check out this great video of Max running with Jake for the […]
Celeste Corcoran, Boston Strong! Amputee Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Running!
Check out this Video–> Celeste Corcoran, Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Running! After a few “test jumps,” Celeste Corcoran took off on her new prosthetic running legs! She has taken on this new challenge with fierce pride, determination and strength! #BostonStrong #CorcoranStrong
South Orlando Rowing Open House Event on 9/8/2012!
Here’s a great opportunity for our Orlando friends! South Orlando Rowing recently received a donation for adaptive rowing which allowed them to purchase 2 fixed seats along with an adaptive rowing shell, oars, and stabilizing pontoons. They are having an Open House event on Saturday, September 8th from 8:00am -Noon. No experience necessary! They will […]
POA Socket of the Week! 8/27/2012
The POA socket of the week! This is a transtibial NPS vacuum system with a carbon fiber over cover with the phrase “I do my own stunts” laminated on it. 🙂 Our patients have the best sense of humor!
POA’s Rock Climbing Wall is Here!, 8/9/2012
After much anticipation, POA’s rock climbing wall is here! Be sure to check it out during your next visit! Rock climbing is a whole body workout that improves strength, endurance, and stamina. Ronnie Dickson – CP, AK amputee and experienced rock climber -is looking forward to introducing our patients to climbing!
5K Fundraising Event for Aimee Copeland, “Today Show” video, 07/01/2012 Today Show video
POA patient Jean Law traveled to Augusta, GA last weekend to participate in a 5K fundraiser. The event was organized by supporters of Aimee Copeland, a young woman who was nearly killed by a flesh eating bacteria. Jean lost both her legs to a similar bacteria a few years ago. Attached “Today Show” video link […]
To all the U.S. Military Veterans in our POA Family and around the Country — Thank you for your Service
To all the men and women who have put their lives on the line to protect ours, we honor you today. We appreciate your sacrifice and thank you for your service. God bless you all this Veteran’s Day and every day.