Students in the O&P master’s program at Drexel University, Elkins Park campus, hosted its second annual Wonderland event to highlight children who use O&P devices and adaptive equipment and offer an opportunity to connect with the community and adaptive organizations. The evening drew approximately 80 people and included games and a raffle.
“Every patient that we see is special, and I view each opportunity to gain exposure as a chance to learn something new,” said Rebecca Semko, who co-chaired the event.
Wonderland is the brainchild of program alum Victoria “Tori” Page, who graduated this year. She cofounded a nonprofit organization, AccessAbility UnLimbited, with current students Reagan Thompson and Kayla Connelly, and Julie Quinlan, MPO, MS, CPO/L, ATC, FAAOP, assistant professor in the O&P department.
AccessAbility UnLimbited’s mission is to provide support and assistance to individuals who use O&P devices, including raising funds for master’s students to participate in trips to underserved countries to help children that need O&P care. The Wonderland event is one way the group fulfills its mission.
“It’s just a special night and makes you really appreciate the field that we are going to be a part of and the impact that we can have on those we get to help,” said Semko.
Sponsors included Tamarack, Surestep, Hanger Clinic, and Komfort & Kare Orthotics and Prosthetics.
