The Editor:
Re. "Armed with confidence, PoCo’s Russo dances" (TC Community, The Tri-City News, Feb. 10).
On behalf of The War Amps, I would like to thank reporter Sarah Payne for the excellent article featuring Julianna Russo, a Tri-City member of our Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program.
Through CHAMP, young amputees are encouraged to adopt the “Winner’s Circle” philosophy by accepting their amputations and developing a positive approach to challenges. This year marks the 70th anniversary of The War Amps Key Tag Service, and donations to the service have provided generations of child amputees, with financial assistance for artificial limbs, regional seminars and peer support.
Articles like this certainly help to inform the public of the resources and programs available to child amputees. The War Amps receives no government grants and its programs are possible through public support of our Key Tag and Address Label Service. Your coverage will go a long way in helping to spread the word.
Danita Chisholm, Executive Director, CHAMP Program, The War Amps
