Dana, Hip Disarticulate: Amazing Story of Survival and Perseverance
This is the story of a true warrior! Dana had been a runner all her life, until a series of events beginning in 2002 led to the amputation of her leg through the hip joint in 2014. Surgery for a stress fracture was unsuccessful and was followed by a knee replacement in 2006. Still in […]
Leo Morales, Hip Disarticulate Amputee, #MovingForward!
Following message is from POA patient Leo Morales of Mexico. We are blessed to be part of your team, Leo! “The Doctor’s said because of the cancer and because i am a Hip Disarticulated i will not even wear a prosthetic leg. Thanks to God, Stan Patterson, all the POACFL team, my loved wife , […]
Our POA Kids Defy *Dis*Ability!
Following video shows our POA kids and teens in action. POA Kids and Teens
Brett Bolton (hip disarticulate amputee) places 2nd in Gymnastics Competition
6-year-old Brett Bolton, born without a leg, has come a long way since he was adopted from an orphanage in China 4 years ago. Not only is his running, walking, and keeping up with other kids his age, Brett also excels at gymnastics. He recently competed in a competition with able-bodied kids and took 2nd […]
Leo Morales, Hip Disarticulate, attempting to break Guiness World Record, proving once again that disability is a state of mind, 10/3/2012
Next month, POA’s Leo Morales of Cancun, Mexico will be attempting to break a Guiness World diving Record by descending 122 meters into the ocean! Leo tells us he is keeping a promise he made to himself and Stan several years ago, “to use his life to inspire others and prove that amputees can still […]
An RPG took Josh Olson’s leg, but not his Spirit,” Washington Post, 8/21/2012
As the start of the 2012 Paralympic Games approaches, many of the athletes have been spotlighted by the media. One such athlete is Josh Olson, an Army Sharpshooter and the first active duty soldier to compete in the Paralympics. We are proud and blessed to know Josh, and forever grateful to him and all our […]
Another one of our heros – Dan Gade – rode in GW Bush Warrior 100K, 4/28/2012
Here’s another one of our heros! – Dan Gade. He became a hip disartic amputee in 2005 due to severe injuries he incurred while serving as a company commander in Iraq. Dan is now an instructor at West Point, teaching political science and public policy.
Hip Disarticulate Amputees in Action! Running Walking
POA Patient Leo Morales (hip disartic) of Cancun, Mexico Completes his First 5K!!, 10/10/2010
Leo continues to achieve every goal he sets for himself, the latest of which he accomplished today; he trained for and completed his first 5K walk/run in Cancun, Mexico!! Leo’s ultimate goal is to participate in the New York marathon! He’s already told Stan he better get in shape because they are going to do […]