POA Kids Represent at 2015 Celebrity Amputee Golf Classic
4 of our POA kids were the lucky recipients of golf clubs and accessories at this year’s Celebrity Amputee Golf Tournament. We’d like to thank the organizer, Dave Bowen, for giving them this great opportunity and intro to golf! #NoBoundaries
Jeff Bauman & Celeste Corcoran are Boston Strong-er!
Almost two years have passed since the Boston Marathon bombing forever altered the lives of Jeff Bauman and Celeste Corcoran. In the time since that day they have both shown tremendous courage, dignity, determination. And they both have such a great sense of humor, which we all enjoy!
POA Works With Clients from All Over The World! Micaela is proud to show her Dora the Explorer prosthesis to her friends at school in Peru
Received following update from Micaela’s mom…. Look who’s back at school! Micaela is very proud to show off her new prosthesis with Dora the Explorer design to her classmates in Peru. #WeLoveOurPOAkids #noboundaries .
POA Works with Clients From All Over the World
D’Andra (hip disarticulate) was excited to meet another amputee in Nassau, Bahamas–and even more so when she learned Joe (an above knee amputee) is also a POA client! #smallworld #noboundaries
Adaptive Climbing Clinic 2/28/15 at Gainesville Rock Gym
Just 5 more days until the Adaptive Climbing Clinic at Gainesville Rock Gym! No experience necessary! Learn the ropes of climbing from one of the best–POA’s own Ronnie Dickson! Click on following link for details—>> rock climb flyer3 (1)
Fireman Matt Hicks, Below Knee Amputee #NoBoundaries
Had a great week with fireman Matt Hicks! He reported that he is back to all his regular activities, including actively fighting fires, which involves moving quickly and crawling around in small spaces. So proud of his success and blessed to be a part of it, along with Steve Chamberland and 50legs.org.
POA Client Rajesh Durbal, Triple Amputee, Walking with Freedom Zurich Tour 2014
POA client, triple amputee Rajesh Durbal is on a mission to create awareness for differently challenged athletes and raising funds to provide prosthetic limbs to 11 children. This photo is from Raj’s trek through Switzerland, the Walking with Freedom Zurich Tour 2014. Way to go, Raj! #noboundaries
POA Client and Cancer Warrior Dana Pounds Invited to Share Her Story in La Jolla, California
After getting wind of Dana’s treatment results and her work with the Pounding the Pavement initiative, Pfizer invited her to speak at their End of Year Town Hall meeting at the Oncology and Biomedical Research Division in La Jolla, CA. This conference includes more than 800 scientists and stakeholders who will hear Dana’s inspirational tale […]
Hip Disarticulate D’Andra Walking for First Time in 7 Years
D’Andra found POA when one of our videos popped up during an internet search for “Hip Disarticulate Amputees Walking.” She had not walked since her leg was amputated at the hip in 2007, and was looking for new hope. Now she is starring in her own POA video! So proud of you D’Andra–we love your […]
POA Clients pictured in Amputee Coalition “Who’s Your Amputee Hero?” Ad
Pictured in the upper left-hand corner of this Amputee Coalition of America ad are two POA “heroes.” John Class, who dedicates himself to assisting amputees from all over the world, sharing information and helping them get the best prosthetic care possible. Many of the people who have reached out to John have been helped here […]