Type Nonprofit organization Area served Canada Founded 1918 | Registration no. 131969628 RR0001 Founder Amputee War Veterans | |
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Focus Support programs for amputees Location 2827 Riverside DrOttawa, ON K1V 0C4Canada Slogan "Amputees helping amputees" Similar Canadian Red Cross, Amputee Coalition of America, Canadian Association of Vetera, Multiple Sclerosis Society of, Companies Committed to Kids Profiles | ||
The war amps celebrating 95 years
The War Amps is a Canadian registered nonprofit organization, established in 1918 to meet the needs of war amputees. The charity provides financial and advisory services to those who have lost a limb or total eyesight in military service during war and to provide similar services to Canadians who have undergone amputations.
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- The war amps celebrating 95 years
- War amputees gather to reflect on the war amps legacy
- History
- Services
- Notable contributors
- References
Today, the Association continues to serve them, and all Canadian amputees, including children. The Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program provides financial assistance for artificial limbs, regional seminars, and peer support. it is funded solely through public support of the Key Tag and Address Label Service and does not receive government grants. Through CHAMP, the War Amps tradition of “amputees helping amputees” will continue long into the future.
War amputees gather to reflect on the war amps legacy
History
The organization began as 'The Amputation Club of British Columbia' but later became the 'The War Amputations of Canada'.