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 […]
Tatsiana “Tanya” Khvitsko, bilateral amputee, earns 3 Gold Medals in 2014 Endeavor Games
Tatsiana “Tanya” Khvitsko shared following update: “Just wanted to share with you and POA team my latest running stuff! I just got back from Endeavor Games (this year was just my second time). I ran 400m, 200m & 100m and did long jumps. I got all three gold medals. Since last year I’ve run 2 […]
Bella taking Big Steps Toward Independence!
Less than a month after she took her first steps, Bella stopped in to show us what she is doing now! Way to go, Bella! ♥ Click here to view video of Bella #POAProud
Anthony Burruto breaks records in USA Powerlifting Competition!
POA patient Amazzzzzing Anthony Burruto, a bilateral AK/BK amputee, competed against able-bodied athletes in the USAPL (USAPOWERLIFTING) competition. He entered into the Varsity & the Junior 16&17’s divisions. Not only did Anthony perform well, he broke both records, set new ones, and was awarded two Gold medals and a trophy!! Needless to say, there is […]