Vanessa’s Story

“It wasn’t until I was in the delivery room that I found out my daughter, Vanessa, was missing part of her left arm. I was happy she was healthy, but a few weeks later I began to worry that her amputation might prevent her from doing certain things.

“I attended my first CHAMP Seminar with Vanessa when she was six months old. It was overwhelming at first, but everyone was so welcoming and friendly. By talking to other parents, I learned a lot about artificial limbs and how they can help in so many ways – from assisting with daily activities to preventing overuse injuries.

“I had no idea how expensive artificial limbs were until Vanessa started to use them. The War Amps funded her bike arm, which grips the handlebar and ensures she can sit up straight and ride safely. She also has a myoelectric arm that has a hand that opens and closes, which helps her to do activities like puzzles and colouring. If it wasn’t for The War Amps, I wouldn’t have been able to afford the prosthetic limbs and devices she has today.

“I would like to thank every War Amps donor from the bottom of my heart. Vanessa is thriving because of your generosity. Your support plays a big part in her life and helps provide her with everything she needs.”
– Tori, Champ Vanessa’s mom

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“Many thanks for returning my car keys. I didn’t expect to see them again, so it was a great surprise. Keys are very expensive to replace these days.” Linda

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