Haddessah Block was born a partial left hand amputee, but the 13-year-old hasn香蕉视频直播檛 let that stop her from taking part in her favourite past-times.

As a member of the War Amps Child Amputee Program (CHAMP), Block was fitted with a new artificial limb for her hand so that she can better handle her bike.

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Block also attends regional CHAMP seminars where kids and their parents learn about how their new limbs work, as well as dealing with possible teasing and bullying.

War Amps is committed during their second century of service to ensure amputees like Block are taken care of when they need artificial limbs and devices to help them reach their goals.

香蕉视频直播淭he War Amps receives no government grants but with the public香蕉视频直播檚 continued support of the Key Tag and Address Label Service, our vital programs for amputees will carry on long into the future,香蕉视频直播� said Danita Chisholm, executive director of the CHAMP program.

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