Don’t Miss Airborne Amputees 2010!

The 3rd annual Airborne Amputee Skydive is quickly approaching and it is an event that you don't want to miss! The event is open to the entire community and we have some great things in store!

AIRBORNE AMPUTEE EVENT SCHEDULE

APRIL 17, 2010

9:00 AM: Opening Ceremonies

9:00 AM: DJ Mike Kuvet, Hi Fidelity Mobile DJ Service

10:00 AM: Amputee celebrity speaker Todd Huston

10:30 AM: Wounded Warriors Jump

10:30 AM: Blue's Brothers Tribute Band

11:00 AM: Commemorative Air Force Flyover

12:00 PM: Lunch provided by In-Laws and Outlaws Barbeque

12:30 PM: Rehab Games

1:00 PM: Live music by "The Keepers"

1:30 PM: DARS Oreo Cookie Dunk-Off

5:00 PM: Thanks, see you next year!

Be sure to check out the Airborne Amputee website for more information (and to enter to win a 47" Plasma HDTV!)

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TAPC Patient Hosts BBQ Benefit for Limbs of Love

Sunday’s Limbs of Love BBQ Benefit, hosted by TAPC patient Adrienne Pena, turned out to be a great success!

Adrienne, who lost both of her legs in August of 2008, was inspired to host this benefit after seeing how amputee’s lives have been changed through Limbs of Love. Adrienne, who received her limbs through DARS, felt that hosting this benefit would allow her to reach out to the amputee community and help those who have no other place to turn.

“This is completely from her heart,” said Adrienne’s mother, Yolanda Pena.

After spending the past month collecting donations of food, drinks, raffle items, and other various supplies, Adrienne had all the details in place to ensure the event went off without a hitch.

When the event kicked off at 11am, families were already lined up, ready to enjoy BBQ and support this great cause. Throughout the day we were joined by TAPC employees and their families, who came to enjoy the beautiful weather, great food and to show their support for Limbs of Love. There were even a few lucky employees that won gift baskets in the raffle!

Because of Adrienne’s hard work, Limbs of Love will be providing a patient with a limb that would have otherwise gone without.

Limbs of Love will forever be grateful for Adrienne’s dedication to Limbs of Love, and looks forward to another great event next year!

For more information on Limbs of Love, visit http://www.limbsoflove.com/

For stories on patients who have benefitted from Limbs of Love, click here.