October 2009

Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. has donated a prosthetic limb to Manuel Valenzuela during a live appearance on the national Univision Networks spanish television show, Despierta America, on Monday, September 28, 2009 in New York City. The show will continue to chronicle the process of Valenzuela receiving his new prosthetic limb.

Valenzuela, a native of Peru, lost his lower limb, his arm and his eye after an explosive went off near a school full of children. Valenzuela’s bravery and valiancy saved many lives that day. He is a man with lots of energy to live and a person who motivates others to love life as much as he does.

Valenzuela exclaims, “My goal now is to motivate others and to live life to the fullest with my family and friends.”

Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics, Inc. has received international attention for their use of cutting-edge technology in service of their patients. Recent news stories on the Fox Business Channel, the Voice of America and dozens of local newspapers and television and radio stations have positioned Ability as innovators in the prosthetic and orthotic sector.

“Valenzuela just completed a one mile swim across the Hudson River in 44 minutes,” explains Jeffrey Brandt, CEO & Founder of Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc., “When Univision contacted me, it was an easy decision. Manuel is very inspirational and has decided to use his misfortune to create awareness and education. We are glad to help support him with a new limb.”