The War Amps of Canada is into its second century of service.
You can look for your 2019 key tags which are in the mail to households in Nova Scotia this week.
Spokesperson Jamie Lunn tells us the public’s support of the Key Tag Service make a difference in the lives of amputees by providing financial assistance for artificial limbs and peer support.
Born missing his right leg below the knee, Elijah enjoys playing baseball, basketball, and practises martial arts. His mom said if it wasn’t for The War Amps support, she would only be able to afford the most basic prosthetic limbs for her son. https://t.co/RAS03qfZPo @989theGOAT
— The War Amps (@TheWarAmps) January 25, 2019
“We’re able to fund all of our programs for amputees across Canada and as an amputee myself I know how important that is.”
Those programs include providing financial assistance for artificial limbs, peer support and information on all aspects of living with amputation.
The Key Tag Service was launched after the Second World War so that returning war amputee veterans could not only work for competitive wages, but also provide a service to Canadians that would generate funds for the Association.
(photo courtesy of the War Amps)
Story by Gary Nickerson
nickerson.gary@radio abl.ca
