Thank You For Your Support!

Thank you for your support of the Plastics Make it Possible^SM campaign to raise money for the Athletes with Disabilities Network (ADN)!

Because of your help, we have raised $46,582 for ADN to provide services and mentorship for disabled athletes across the country.

For more information on ADN and their upcoming Extremity Games, visit www.athleteswithdisabilities.org

Did You Know?
• Plastics help make prostheses that are lighter, stronger, more flexible and more functional than ever before.
• Use of prosthetic limbs dates back to Ancient Egypt when arms, legs and even toes were fashioned out of wood, leather and cloth. Take a look at our timeline to see how far prosthetics have come over the centuries.
• Made of plastic, aluminum and composite materials, which allow for patient-molded and individually fitted prostheses, today’s devices are more functional, durable and comfortable than ever before. With the advent of computer chips and robotics, prostheses have crossed over from providing basic functionality to helping return amputees to their accustomed lifestyles.

Check out two-time Paralympian John Register’s story here.