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Kelowna teen gets biking confidence with new artificial limb

Haddessah Block gets some help for a favourite activity
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Haddessah Block with the bike device for her left hand. It was funded by public support of the Key Tag and Address Label Service. Photo: War Amps

Haddessah Block was born a partial left hand amputee, but the 13-year-old hasn91裸聊视频檛 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.

91裸聊视频淚 love riding my bike and this device has made a big difference for me,91裸聊视频 said Block.

91裸聊视频淚t gives me a better grip of the handlebar and I can steer much more easily.91裸聊视频

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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.

91裸聊视频淭he War Amps receives no government grants but with the public91裸聊视频檚 continued support of the Key Tag and Address Label Service, our vital programs for amputees will carry on long into the future,91裸聊视频 said Danita Chisholm, executive director of the CHAMP program.

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