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#DearTerry
On April 12, 1980, Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope. When he stopped running, Canadians started writing messages of love, hope and inspiration.
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Adult Amps Not Exercising Enough
A new study sheds light on the less-discussed topic of exercise rates in the amputee population. Research shows that amputees and their physicians need to prioritize regular exercise.
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Amputee Albert Lin Reveals Lost Cities
National Geographic explorer Albert Lin investigates historical mysteries in the new six-part series Lost Cities Revealed with Albert Lin.
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Amputee Celebs Who Might Surprise
Amputation is not prejudiced by socio-economic status. Here are five celebrities that might surprise you to know are, or were, amputees.
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Canadian Amputees Perform to Global Audience
True to its message of inclusion, the True Colors Festival Concert 2022 was livestreamed globally, allowing audience members to join from across the world.
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Ethelbert “Curley” Christian
Canada’s only surviving quadruple amputee of the First World War, Ethelbert “Curley” Christian was a pivotal part of The War Amps history.
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First Amputee to Fly in Zero-Gravity
Space firm Mission Astro Access challenged the perception that space travel is only for some by sending a disabled crew on a zero-gravity flight.
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If You Build It
31. That’s how many times my beach wheelchair was used at the Goderich Waterfront in just four weeks since it was put into action.
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Legs 4 Africa
With Canadian operations, Legs 4 Africa is helping people walk again in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Musk Muses Robo Amps
Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, has never been one to shy away from audacious ideas.
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Netflix's Animated Amputee Character
The animated entertainment industry scripted a new first this year with authentic casting of a disabled character.
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Sole Cells to Sturdy Stump Skin
Bioengineers Dr. Claire Higgins and Dr. Colin Boyle, from London’s (U.K.) Imperial College, want to use the thick, tough skin from the sole of the foot as a stencil for sturdier stump skin.
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Solution for Liner Odour
A common problem for amputees is irritation, odour and infections related to prosthetic liner use. The Liner Wand may be a solutions.
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Tiger-Cats Team Up with War Amps
For 40 years, The War Amps and the Canadian Football League have shared a special tradition.
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