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One-handed saxophone gives stroke victim new hope

Daniel Stover, an accomplished musician, thought he lost his ability to play music after he suffered a stroke in 2008.

But his dream to play the saxophone again came true Tuesday when instrument technician Jeff Stelling handed Stover of Houston a new one-handed saxophone.

“It’s overwhelming to know that he has not a magic bullet now to cure his problem, but he’s presented with an opportunity to work hard and be able to regain his musical life,” Stelling said.

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Single-Handed Blog - by Debi Latour from Shriners Hospital

Debra A. Latour, M Ed, OTR/L, has worked at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield, Mass for 13 years. Before she was employed by the hospital, she was a patient. Her parents sought treatment at Shriners when she was a toddler for an upper limb deficiency. Check out her blog:  http://SingleHandedSolutions.blogspot.com

Humorous website - www.LivingOneHanded.com

Ryan was born with one hand and uses his website to educate, laugh and give hope.  Check out what he has to say and enjoy informational videos and a giggle or two:  http://www.livingonehanded.com/category/videos/.  This site will be added to our "resources" tab as well.

Hand Surgeon's Blog - get questions answered here

If there is every a question I can answer for a family, I am happy to help! My name is Charles Goldfarb - an orthopaedic hand surgeon with a subspecialty of congenital anomalies. I work at the St Louis Shriners Hospital and the St Louis Childrens Hospital. Helping Hands Foundation website is a great reference for my patients.

2012 National Listing for "Camp NO Limits" from June-November

Check out their December newlsetter and website - http://www.nolimitsfoundation.org/!  And Sign up for these camps in 2012:
Camp sNOw Limits: March 2-4th 2012 at Sunday River Ski Resort, Maine
California:  June 15th-18th 2012 Big Bear, California
Missouri:  June 24-27th 2012 Potosi, Missouri
Idaho: July 24-27th 2012 Coeur d’ Alene Lake, Idaho
Maine: July 31st-August 4th 2012 Rome, Maine

Colorado Adventure for Teens with limb loss - August 4-10, 2012

Footprints Adventures mission is to promote self-advocacy, personal-reflection, self-confidence, among teens with limb differences and limb loss; and to challenge them to set new physical goals through fun and adventurous activities. Or simply… FUN EMPOWERING ADVENTURES

Hands To Love Camp in FL - March 16-18, 2012 register NOW

One weekend a year, Hands to Love families from all across the country gather at Camp Crystal Lake in Starke, FL for a weekend of adventure, camaraderie and relaxation. Hand Camp provides children a safe haven in which to try new activities, meet others who have similar upper limb differences, and just have fun being kids.

Woman with upper limb difference offers great advice

Mother turns handicap into teaching opportunity - Meg Zucker was born with a rare condition that has left her with only one finger on each hand.

HHF Mom Writes Article for Parent Magazine About Her Son

Our family have been members of Helping Hands for many years when our son, Sam, was younger. I've staying in touch over the years, out of gratitude and admiration for all you guys have accomplished and the wonderful service you did for us and others.

HHF Dad Gets $1,000 Grant for HHF

Allstate Agency Hands in the Community & Helping Hands Grants - Thanks to HHF Dad, Scott Sherman, (http://allstateagencies.com/ScottSherman/Welcome) for requesting a $1,000 grant on behalf of Helping Hands Foundation.

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