Video Productions
The War Amps has earned a national and international reputation for its video productions. These award-winning productions, which are financed through corporate donations, raise awareness about the abilities of amputees.
Winner's Circle Profile Series
In the Winner's Circle Profile Series, we are able to feature not only the very special programs that The War Amps is able to offer to amputees and all Canadians but also to feature some of the families who have benefited from these programs. Each three-minute segment tells a positive story of success and reflects the unique "Winner's Circle" philosophy which has been part of The War Amps from the beginning.
Adrian
Adrian, born a right arm amputee, is an accomplished violinist. He uses a special spatula device to hold the bow. Adrian was one of 40 students accepted annually at Philadelphia's prestigious Curtis Institute.
Awards:
Best of Video Grand & Gold Awards - 2003 Mercury Awards (New York)
Bronze Award - 2003 Galaxy Awards (New York)
Finalist - 2003 International Film & Video Festival of New York
Erica
With an optimistic attitude and the help of the CHAMP Program (providing emotional support and funding for her artificial limbs and devices), Erica has grown into an independent young lady. She is following her dreams of someday becoming a music teacher, or maybe “even singing on Broadway.” As Erica says, “you need to believe in yourself and you’ll achieve your dreams.”
Awards:
Grand & Gold Awards - 2004 Mercury Awards (New York)
Gold Award - 2005 Worldfest-Houston (Texas)
Gold Award - 2004 Questar Awards (New York)
Lucas
CHAMP has encouraged Lucas throughout his life, providing emotional support and funding for artificial limbs and adaptations, like the special device which allows him to play the game he loves so much – hockey.
Awards:
Silver Award (Motivation) - 2004 Questar Awards (New York)
Silver Award (Public Relations) - 2003 US International Film & Video Festival (California)
Matching Mothers
The Matching Mothers Program matches parents of an amputee child with another family within the CHAMP Program in order to offer support and share experiences. This tradition of "amputees helping amputees" has always been a part of The War Amps history and continues today through the Matching Mothers Program.
Max
Losing his foot in a lawnmower accident has given six-year-old Max a special interest in spreading The War Amps PLAYSAFE message to other children. Child amputees like Max are Safety Ambassadors for The War Amps, using the Association's unique kids-to-kids approach.
Awards:
Gold Award - 2003 Mercury Awards (New York)
Silver Screen Award - 2004 US International Film & Video Festival (California)
Silver Award (Safety/First Aid) - 2003 Worldfest-Houston (Texas)
Bronze Award (Safety) - 2003 Mercury Awards (New York)
Bronze Award (Safety) - 2003 Galaxy Awards (New York)
Meaghan
Meaghan knows what it is like to grow up missing both hands and both feet. With the support of The War Amps CHAMP Program, she has learned that it’s what left that counts. This positive approach to amputation is the foundation of the Association’s Winner’s Circle Philosophy. Meaghan knows that “the sky is the limit.”
Awards:
Grand Award - 2005 Questar Awards (New York)
Morgan
A multiple limb amputee, Morgan has been a member of The War Amps CHAMP Program for most of her life. She participates in many activities, including dancing and archery. As Morgan says, "even though it's hard to do something, keep on trying - don't give up at all!"
Awards:
Bronze Award - 2007 Worldfest-Houston (Texas)
Grand & Gold Awards - 2007 Mercury Awards (Ossining, New York)