Media Advisory - Double arm amputee's story to inspire kids at War Amps Moncton Seminar today

MONCTON, NB, July 27, 2013 /CNW/ - Stephen Hann, 36, of Charlottetown, remembers well the challenges of growing up as a double arm amputee. Today, he will tell his success story to child amputees attending The War Amps 2013 Atlantic Child Amputee (CHAMP) Seminar.

Stephen will describe with candour and humour how he overcame his amputations and explain to young Champs that with the help of family, friends and CHAMP, they can too! Stephen currently works as a retirement specialist in Prince Edward Island.

When:	Saturday, July 27 - 1:00 p.m.
Where:	Delta Beauséjour, 750 Main Street, Moncton (Ballroom A)

Media are also welcome to attend the following sessions today, or interviews with the Champs can be arranged at any time.

8:50 a.m.	"Play & Learn" (Shediac C Room)
8:50 a.m.	"PLAYSAFE!" (Shediac B Room)
10:15 a.m.	"Keeping active" (Restigouche)
10:15 a.m.	"Healthy Living for Arm/Leg Amputees" (Ballroom A/Shediac A)
1:30 p.m.	"Amputees in Action!" - Champs Demonstrate Recreational Limbs and Devices (Ballroom A)
2:45 pm.	"Discussion Groups for Arm/Leg Amputees" (Ballroom A/Shediac A)

The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program is built on the Winner's Circle philosophy, which encourages child amputees (Champs) to accept their amputations and develop a positive approach to challenges. CHAMP offers comprehensive services to Canadian child amputees and their families, such as:

• Financial assistance for artificial limbs and recreational devices
  
• Regional CHAMP seminars, which provide a forum for young amputees and their parents to share information and advice and see new developments in artificial limbs
  
• Peer counseling and emotional support through programs like Matching Mothers

 

 

SOURCE: War Amps

Danita Chisholm, Executive Director, Communications
1 [phone] or 1 877 60MEDIA