OPAF Clinic ‘Smashing Success’

The Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistance Fund (OPAF) held another First Volley TM tennis clinic on March 25 in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, and it was reportedly a "smashing success."

First Volley is OPAF's adaptive tennis program for those with limb differences, orthosis users, and those with other physical challenges. More than 30 attendees, including 12 amputees, enjoyed themselves for over four hours of tennis and socializing.

Participants were given one-on-one instruction as well as group lessons on different strokes as well as partner play. They were put through regular tennis drills and finished the evening with a "Hitting for Prizes" session, sponsored by Prince Sports. Bucks County Racquet Club with Darren Kindred, director of Tennis, hosted the event and also provided food and drink for all the attendees.

Jeff Eichhorn, CP, from Shriners' Hospital in Philadelphia, and his wife Gisele assisted in serving as ball chasers for the evening. "This was great!" said Eichhorn, who plans to pursue a First Volley clinic for his patients.

"This program exceeded my expectations in terms of fun, content, and meeting other amputees and tennis pros interested and knowledgeable about disabled sports," said Danny Freund, a transfemoral amputee since 1996 from Hopewell, New Jersey. "Thank you!" he added.

The Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistance Fund Inc. is a 501(c) (3) non profit organization, serving as the Official Philanthropy of the US Orthotic and Prosthetic communityTM. Its mission is to enable individuals with physical disabilitiesespecially those served by members of the orthotics and prosthetics communityto enjoy the rewards of personal achievement, physical fitness, and social interaction.

For more information regarding OPAF and its programs, contact Robin Burton, executive director at 215.752.5756 or visit www.opfund.org

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