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Since 1918, The War Amps has fought to protect the rights of amputee veterans and address the difficulties they face. Today, we continue to use nearly 100 years of expertise to assist modern-day war amputees, as well as traditional amputee veterans, and to champion their rights.
Thanks to your support, The War Amps is making a difference in the lives of amputees by providing financial assistance for artificial limbs, peer support and information on all aspects of living with amputation. Online. You can use our convenient and secure online donation form. Donate Today.
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The War Amps is a Canadian registered nonprofit organization, established in 1918 with the purpose of assisting veteran amputees. Initially founded to serve war veterans with financial and advisory supports, the non-profit has since expanded their services to assist to all amputees in Canada.
United by the common bond of amputation, they created The War Amps and, along with those from the Second World War and Korean War, were instrumental in pushing for advancements in prosthetic technology, confronting the stigma of disability, advocating for fair pensions for veterans and providing much-needed support to each other.
Improving the lives of amputees by providing essential funding for artificial limbs and advocacy for amputees' rights. | A philosophy of “amputees helping amputees” has been the hallmark of The...
Jun 5, 2024 · The War Amps: A Legacy of Support and Empowerment. Beginning in 1918 with the establishment of the Amputation Club of British Columbia, multiple groups of war veteran amputees began to organize...
The origins of The War Amps trace back to September 23, 1918, when the Amputation Club of British Columbia held its first meeting. It was the first of many groups of war amputees across Canada to organize and, eventually, amalgamate into a national organization.
Jun 5, 2024 · The War Amps continues to make a significant impact on the lives of amputees across Canada. By providing practical assistance and emotional support and advocating for the rights of amputees,...
Jan 14, 2018 · The War Amps was founded in 1918 by Canadian amputee veterans returning from the First World War with the philosophy of amputees helping amputees. Over the past 100 years, the organization...
