Kathleen,
Thank you for the below message. If the Barr Foundation can help in obtaining the required prosthetic components for the rehabilitation of this gentleman please let us know.We are fully aware of the many amputees that fall thru the cracks of adequate prosthetic coverage today in this country.
Our organization and over 90 sponsoring prosthetists (see list at
www.oandp.com/barr) have provided successful prosthetic rehabilitation for over 560 amputees in the USA and abroad in the last 5 years. If it were not for the generosity of participating prosthetists and our Hope Donor Club manufacture members, this wood not be possible.We stand committed to the rehabilitation needs of amputees whom have no other sources of funding. We thank the prosthetists, manufacturers and individuals for their donations, contributions, sponsorships and participation in making our efforts successful.
Anthony T. Barr
President
Barr Foundation
www.oandp.com/barr
—– Original Message —–
From: “Kathleen O.”
> United Way contacted DeLaTorre Orthotic and Prosthetic Company
about
> helping out. Drew Buffat, who is a Certified Prosthetist , and his
> Prosthetic Resident, Kathleen Oriti, are working on helping to change
> the way Frank sees people. Yes, soon he will be able to stand tall
> and look
at
> people “face- to- face” He will also feel more complete in his body
image.
> Psychologically, as well as physically, this is a very important
> factor
to
> amputees.
> Thanks to DeLaTorre O&P, Frank will have a great Valentine’s
> Day Gift. A new prosthesis, and a renewed faith in people.
> There are many folks like Frank, who fall between the cracks
> with health coverage. There are several organizations who assist
> amputees in obtaining
prostheses.
> DeLaTorre O&P would like to challenge other Prosthetic Companies to
> OPEN THEIR HEARTS and donate a prosthesis to a person in need.
