POA Kids Inspirited at the 2016 Challenged Athletes San Diego Triathlon Challenge! #NoBoundaries
POA kids — having a great time at the 2016 Challenged Athletes San Diego Triathlon Challenge in La Jolla, CA! An inspiring, empowering experience! #POAkidsRock#NoBoundaries
Franklin, Quadruple Amputee, Rides a Bike for the First Time since His Amputations!
Just received some great news and video from Franklin – he rode a bike for the first time since losing all four of his limbs to a near-deadly bacterial infection in 2011. “I hope you guys are okay. One more time I want to share with POA another goal of my life – yesterday was […]
POA and 50Legs.org Kids Rock! – #NoBoundaries
We had a great time with Jack and his family last week! It was especially fun when Steve Chamberland brought some of his other 50legs.org kiddos up to meet them. Another bonus was that William, who is about Jack’s age, was scheduled for an appt. that day, too. Party at POA! Happy Tuesday, everyone!
POA Client Kent Solheim Raising Money for Children of Fallen Special Operations Service Members
POA client Kent Solheim is raising money for a 24-hour swim-run-and-bike challenge to benefit the children of fallen special operations service members. Kent is deeply committed to this cause as both an active duty Green Beret and as a combat wounded veteran. http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/KentSolheim/gsta-2015-24-hour-swim-run-and-bike-challenge
Tyler, Bilateral Amputee, Walking Independently – With Confidence!
Tyler began walking on his new prosthetic legs *all by himself* last week. This little boy has had the cards stacked against him since day one, and its been a blessing to witness and be part of his journey and all the progress he has made. We can’t wait to see what he does in […]
POA represents at 1st-Ever ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championship, Sept 24-27, 2015
Following is a link to an interview with Shawnie Whitaker at ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championships! Another POA client, Evan Strong, is also competing at this event. http://fox5sandiego.com/2015/09/24/san-diego-hosts-worlds-first-adaptive-surfing-championships/ #TeamUSA #AdaptiveSurfChampionship #NoBoundaries
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!