POA Patient Kent Solheim in University of Louisville Magazine Spring 2010 issue, “The Green Beret”
Great article about Maj.Kent Solheim, a Green Beret soldier who lost his leg while on a mission in Iraq. You can also see a video of him running in the “Sports Training” section of our website. Click on the following link to view the UL Magazine article
Staff Sgt. John Walding Graduated from Special Forces Sniper Course, OandP.com article, 10/5/2010
POA Patient Staff Sgt. John Walding of Texas is a Special Forces sniper instructor and the first amputee to graduate from the Special Forces Sniper Course. Click on the following link to view the OandP.com article
Staff Sgt. John W. Walding Awarded Silver Star, “Army Times” article, 12/15/2008
POA Patient Staff Sergeant John W. Walding was awarded the U.S. Military’s third-highest combat award, the Silver Star. To read more about Sgt. Walding and his heroic actions during a raid in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, click on the following link. Click on the following link to view the Army Times article
POA Patient Maggi Pivovar is Educating Others About The Dangers of Meningococcal Meningitis, Nursing News article, 8/2010
Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection that can prove fatal within 24 hours of a persons first symptoms. POA patient Maggi Pivovar knows the dangers of meningitis very well. Three years ago she lost both her legs below the knee after contracting the disease. She now works to increase awareness of the availability of a […]
POA Patients Mabio Costa and Scout Bassett Participated in the 2010 ITU World Championship Triathlon in Budapest, Hungary, 9/8-12/10
The largest-ever Paratriathlon took place at the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Budapest Grand Final, with 85 athletes representing 15 countries taking part. World Champions were crowned in all six Paratriathlon categories, as athletes battled through rainy and cold early morning conditions in the… Hungarian capital. Athletes completed a Sprint-distance triathlon, consisting of a […]
“Amputees Worry About Airport Screening,” USA Today, 8/25/10
For those amputees who travel by air, it’s no surprise to hear that many others share our frustration and concerns regarding the TSA screening process. The following article explores this issue and discusses what actions may be implemented to improve current practices. click here for USA Today article
10-year-old POA Patient Jake Bainter and family featured on ESPN’s “Outside the Lines”, 8/29/2010
This documentary tells the touching story of a chance encounter between Jake and 72-year-old Bill Hansbury on the date Jake’s leg was scheduled to be amputated. You can click on the following link to view the segment and read the written article: Chance Encounter Sparks Friendship
Another great article on Nate Winters’ Remarkable Comeback!!!
click here Maxpreps News article
Ken Green ranked 17 after 1st day of “Legends of Golf” Tournament
Ken Green is off to a great start! click here for ESPN News article
POA Patient Ken Green returns to Professional Golf
Ken Green returned to professional golf today for the first time since the accident that took his leg. The following article gives background information on Ken, his accident and his journey back to professional golf. click here for New York Times article