Archive for June, 2011
FOX News documentary on Wounded Warrior 100K Bike Ride, aired 5/31/2011
Sunday, June 12th, 2011POA patient Chris Self was one of the participants featured in this documentary on the recent 100K Bike Ride with former President George W. Bush to raise awareness of Wounded Warriors. Click here to view the FOX News documentary>>
Tags: amputee, amputee biking, amputee soldier, Chris Self, President Bush, prosthetic leg, soldiers, vacuum prosthetic socket, Warrior 100, wounded warriors
Posted in Amputee Athletes, Amputee Events, Amputee News, Amputee Videos, Articles, POA Patients in the News!
POA’s Jordan Thomas interview, Parade Magazine, 6/5/2011
Monday, June 6th, 2011POA patient Jordan Thomas (a bilateral below knee amputee) was interviewed by “Parade” magazine. The article appeared in their June 5, 2011 issue. Click here to read the Parade Magazine article >>
Tags: amputee, bi-lateral amputee, Jordan Thomas, Jordan Thomas Foundation, Parade Magazine, Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates, prosthetic leg
Posted in Amputee Athletes, Amputee News, Articles, POA Patients in the News!
Photos in the “Kansas City Star” from Rock Climbing Wall Event sponsored by POA @ the Amputee Coalition Conference held June 2-5, 2011
Sunday, June 5th, 2011The “First Climb” rock climbing clinic for amputees sponsored by POA was a huge success! Click on the following link for some photos from this great event. Participants included a few brave members of our POA family. 
Click here to see Kansas City Star photos >>
Tags: amputee, amputee athlete, Amputee Coalition 2011 Conference, amputee rock climbing, amputee sports, Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates, prosthetic leg
Posted in Amputee Athletes, Amputee Events, Amputee News, Articles, POA Patients in the News!
