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May 25th 2013 Amputee Running & Mobility Clinic-Boulder Colorado
May 25, 2013 from 11am to 1pm – Potts Field, CU Campus Boulder CO
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FREE Bob GAILY running clinic Ga Tech!!!!
June 1, 2013 all day – Ga Tech
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Albuquerque amputee empowering group
June 5, 2013 from 7pm to 8:30pm – HealthSouth Rehab Center
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27th Eastern Regional Amputee Golf Championship
July 21, 2013 to July 23, 2013 – Oxford, PA
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Western Amputee Golf Tournament in Kent, WA
July 27, 2013 to July 28, 2013 – River Bend Golf Course
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A bittersweet anniversary
Started by Rebekkah L Whiting in Depression / Anxiety. Last reply by Sheri Eke 2 minutes ago. 3 Replies 5 Likes
Today marks the end of the 36th year I have been an amputee. As I am in thye process of having a new prosthesis made and I have had to repair my old one several times I am far more aware this year of the passage of this date. I fight depression on…Continue
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Anyone else been told NOT to get prosthesis for young child?
Started by Angela Gonzalez in Forum for Parents. Last reply by Rachelle Lavi yesterday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
My son Ben will be 4 in April and is a congenital above-elbow amputee. He sees an ortho at Shriner's Hospital whose belief is that kids with congenital upper limb differences don't benefit at all from using a prosthesis from an early age - the only…Continue
Want to swim
Started by Dianna Goad in Health and Exercise. Last reply by Dianna Goad yesterday. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Hey guys, I'm Dianna (left A/K). I am planning a vaca to the Keys and REALLY want to go snorkling again. I have been swimming without my leg, but this time I want to wear my water (does NOT float) leg to get down and across the beach and swim. I…Continue
Camp Winning Hands
Started by Ginny Gibson in Forum for Parents on Thursday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I am the Director of Camp Winning Hands. We offer two free camps. Our family camp is for children with congenital upper limb differences and up to three family members. Our Teen Camp is for teens with congenital upper…Continue
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Thank you for your friend request. It seems your physical setup is mirror image to me. My arm situation was the result of amniotic banding.
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Released from Hospital after Osseointegration surgery
Posted by Fred Hernandez on May 18, 2013 at 9:16am 0 Comments 2 Likes
Second stage of implant surgery complete
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