POA’s Scout “Air” Bassett to represent U.S. at IPC Athletics World Championships!
So proud of Scout and all she has accomplished since we first met her at age 11! It’s been a pleasure watching her bloom, grow, and become a phenomenal athlete. Next stop, IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar in October! #NoBoundaries #TeamUSA
POA Client Valerie – Active Senior Citizen and Above Knee Amputee #NoBoundaries
POA client Valerie Petta’s leg was amputated above the knee after a diagnosis of cancer just after she and her husband retired to Florida. Did she give up? Did she stop doing all the things she loved? No way! This lady is living her life to fullest! #NoBoundaries #NoExcuses
Proposed Medicare Policy Changes Would Adversely Affect Prosthetic Care for Amputees – We Must Act NOW!
CNN article/interview with amputees regarding the proposed Medicare policy changes and effect they would have on prosthetic care. –> CNN Article on Medicare prosthetic rule change. For those of you who may not be aware, Brian Mast, one of amputees featured in this article, is running for Congress! We’re very proud of Brian and excited about […]
POA Client Amy Purdy Wed Long-Time Beau, Daniel Gale
Congratulations to the happy couple!
Zayden Takes His First Steps since losing his leg in Lawn Mower accident
POA and 50Legs.org friends and family joined together to cheer on little Zayden as he took his first steps on his finished prosthesis. He was so happy to see his new “toes,” and proud of his Thomas the Train prosthetic leg! This 3-year-old dynamo is going to be up and running in no time!
POA Kids Use Prosthetic Legs as Tools to Defy Disability
We’ve had a lot of fun with our POA kids this summer! Here are a few video *highlights* from their visits: Last week we transitioned Gianna from a non-bending prosthesis to a “bendy” knee! Gianna caught on so quickly, she made it look easy! We had a great week of “firsts” with Mae and Jun! […]
POA Client Double Amputee Special Operations Hero Brian Mast Announces Run for U.S. Congress #MastForCongress
POA client Brian Mast, a bilateral amputee Special Forces Hero has announced that he is running for a seat in the U.S. Congress! We are proud to support Brian in this noble endeavor. Please check out his campaign site for more info and prepare to be inspired! #NoBoundaries #MastForCongress Please share! Brian is a true hero […]
POA Kids Defy Disability! #BeautifulAsYouFeel
There’s nothing better than seeing our POA kids get up and running….and having fun! Last week was a great one at POA, helping kids with all levels of amputation get moving! It didn’t matter what their level of amputation or how many limbs they were missing (single, bilateral, and quadruple amputees), they worked hard and […]
Noah Galloway Knocks Us Off our *Titanium* Feet! #DWTS
Can’t stop watching this!!!! Noah Galloway, you make all your Titanium brothers and sisters proud! #DWTS #NoBoundaries #NoahGalloway
Bryan Walks Independently for the First Time EVER!
Look at Him Go! Today we received this video update on Bryan Santana, a little boy born without his lower arms and one leg (at the hip). Last month, he took his first steps EVER in our office! Now he is walking on his own without support!!! How awesome is that?! We are so […]