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The cost of an artificial limb is a heavy financial burden for most families, especially considering that child amputees outgrow their limbs as regularly as the...y outgrow clothing. This is well illustrated by Kelly-Ann, now 5 years old, who is standing beside every prosthetic leg she has been fitted with, including her very first, which she is holding. The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program assists with the costs of standard or everyday artificial limbs and ongoing adjustments and repairs by paying the portion not covered by provincial or private medical plans, or group insurance. The program also covers 100 per cent of the cost of recreational limbs and devices, such as those designed for swimming, biking or playing a musical instrument. Learn more about how your support can help: https://waramps.ca/ways-we-help/child-amputees/

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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays everyone ! . We just wanted to say a sincere thank-you to all of our clients for your support throughout 2020. It has def...initely been an interesting year, but we leave it with even more gratitude to all of you for believing in us. If we continue to believe in eachother there is no doubt we can continue to make it through any new challenges that come our way (but maybe a little break from challenges would be nice for a hot minute ). . .Looking forward to working with you more in the new year . . .May this joyful season greet everyone with health and happiness. . .Merry Christmas, The Alleles Design Studio Team (McCauley, Ryan, Eman, Chelsea, Richard, Al, Fadilah & Jina) See more

This made me smile from ear to ear. I had to share it. Savor the little things today

Thank you to Michael Laughlin, Canada's first above-knee amputee firefighter. Michael is a very busy and active person in the gym and with sports. He also chas...es around his 9 month old son, Lincoln. Michael says "I just want to say that without the Ottobock X3, I would not be able to perform my duties as a full time firefighter with Kingston Fire Rescue. The X3 has not only allowed me to get back to work, but has given me the freedom to do almost everything I did pre-amputation." Thank you, Michael for all that you do for your community!

The interior of Terry Fox’s van.

On the 4th day of Veteran's Week, we're shining the spotlight on Corporal Sebastian Gallegos. In 2010, Sebastian was deployed to Afghanistan after his training.... When walking on patrol, he stepped in a water-filled ditch where he heard an explosion and then passed out. He had stepped on an IED, and when he awoke, he arm was no longer attached to his body. Sebastian is now getting to do the things he loves to do, such as working out and kayaking. Thank you for all of your dedication and bravery, Corporal Sebastian Gallegos!

Adapting your home in small ways can help you stay safer and more independent. Simply installing handrails and bathtub grab bars can help prevent falls and rel...ated injuries. Home Adaptions for Independence is a grant program for low-income seniors. Find our if you are eligible. LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/3nadiJ8 (https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assist//program-overview) #Seniors #BCSeniors #SeniorsBC #PreventFalls #SeniorSafetyWeek

Dr. Gerald Stark put all of David Tupper's progress videos in one TikTok. This video is an all-encompassing look at David's journey from walking with his crutch...es to taking his first steps on his new C-Braces. For more updates on David's story, follow @team.tupper on Instagram. To learn about all of the benefits that the C-Brace has to offer, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3jV73qI