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By Daniel Baxter |
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January 16, 2011 - A special group of
Snow skiing is an activity that is particularly well
adapted for amputees. Dallas-based
With specialized equipment, patients often excel at the
sport and, in some cases, become competitive skiers. The
teens will be at |
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"The annual amputee ski trip provides an opportunity for our patients to grow emotionally and gain self-confidence by being surrounded with other teens facing similar life experiences," said Don Cummings, Director of Prosthetics at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
"When
faced with the challenge of learning to ski with their peers,
alongside dedicated volunteer instructors, any boundaries they
may have envisioned before the trip suddenly disappear. We are
extremely grateful that, for the sixth year, American Airlines
is generously providing air transportation, offering our
patients a truly life-changing opportunity."
An
official sponsor of the trip, American Airlines is providing air
travel for the teens, medical staff and chaperones. The group
will depart Monday, Jan. 17, from Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport (DFW), arriving at Denver International
Airport (DEN), and will return to DFW on Saturday, Jan. 22. "At American, we're in the business of connecting people with memories and moments in life that are simply impossible without the benefit of air travel. The friendships and growth opportunities formed during this trip can be so important for these teens," said Rob Friedman, Vice President Marketing for American Airlines. |