We’re Getting into the Christmas Spirit!
There’s nothing like playful, loving children–and dogs–with smiling faces to put you in the holiday spirit! We wish all of our POA friends and family a very merry and blessed Christmas season! #Joy Click here to view video
POA Client Igor Ivanov – Parasnowboard Athlete
Thank you, Igor, for sharing these great photos from the Parasnowboarding World Cup in Landgraaf, Netherlands! We wish you continued success in your endeavors! #NoBoundaries
POA’s Scout Bassett breaks World Record!
Sending a shout out to Scout Bassett! She set a new world record in the 400m this weekend! #POAProud
Meet Hernan Knob of Colombia, and read his incredible story of survival, 10/23/2013
The time was 3:30 am on June 5, 1993, in Pereira, Colombia. Hernan Knob, then a 22-year-old college student, had just finished a shift at a popular night club when he heard a knock at the door. As Hernan turned the knob and opened the door he was met by a blinding light and tremendous […]
POA’s Celeste Corcoran, Boston Bombing Survivor, on TODAY Show this morning, Oct 16 2013
Celeste and Sydney Corcoran featured on TODAY Show this morning. Lots of good footage of Celeste’s two weeks at POA, and all the great strides she made in her recovery while here — first haircut and driving for first time! #BostonStrong #CorcoranStrong #TodayShow
Ireland Nugent’s new prosthetic legs!
We fit Ireland Nugent with new prosthetic legs last week. Feeling much more comfortable with the process this time, she even helped Stan cast the molds! Ireland’s New Legs!♥ #NoBoundaries
Rollerblading on a Prosthetic Leg?? Ellie Can!
Amputee rollerblading?? Who wants to give it a try? #Believe #POAKids #WeCan Click here to view video of Ellie Rollerblading
POA Patient Spotlight – Hanna O’Brien
16-year-old Hanna O’Brien is a confident, caring and intensely spiritual young lady. People of all ages and backgrounds are drawn to her sweet nature and nurturing personality. Born with congenital limb difference, Hanna’s left leg extends just 3 inches below the knee-cap. Her right hand has only a thumb and her left hand has nubs […]
Bella says, “Look at me walking all by myself!”
Bella’s proud mom shot this video footage of her first “solo” steps on her prosthetic legs. We are so proud of this strong and beautiful girl! 3-year-old Bella has come a long way since she was adopted and arrived in the U.S. last November and became part of a wonderful, loving family of six. We […]
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 , […]