WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) has announced the winners of the Mobility Saves Testimonial Contest. Jeff Lewis of Mesa, AZ won the grand prize of $500 for his video describing his active life as a quadruple amputee, including bowling, dancing, and golfing. On the independence he achieves with the help of prosthetics, Jeff said “Certainly I have some restrictions, but I am not going to let the things I can’t do get in the way of the things I can.”
Ruth Frieboes of North Powder, OR submitted footage of her adventures zip lining, hiking, and enjoying the beach after becoming an above knee amputee in her mid-50s, inspiring her students and grandchildren to overcome their own obstacles. She won the 2nd place prize of $250. She said, “I wanted to get back into my life as I approached retirement. My dreams and goals would never have happened without a good prosthetic.”
The nationwide contest was open to all users of orthotic and prosthetic devices. The winning testimonials will be used as part of the Mobility Saves campaign. The primary objective of the Mobility Saves campaign is to spread the news that orthotic and prosthetic care saves lives and money, by promoting research on the cost effectiveness of O&P, and showing patients whose lives are improved with modern technology.
View the videos and learn more at www.MobilitySaves.org.