The Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistance Fund Inc. (OPAF) has welcomed several industry leaders as part of its 2007 Donor Campaign, announced OPAF Executive Director Robin Burton. "It is so exciting to see the support and enthusiasm of industry leaders and practitioners for OPAF and our programs," she said.
Bob Arbogast, president of Ohio Willow Wood, Mt. Sterling, Ohio, has renewed as an OPAF Bronze Level Sponsor for 2007, Burton said. "Bob recently completed his term of service on the OPAF Board of Directors in 2006, and remains interested and involved in OPAF programs and events."
Cascade Orthopedic Group, Chico, California, joined as a Patron Level Sponsor for OPAF and "also contributes to the success of the Thranhardt Golf Classic and other OPAF events," Burton said. Cascade will also assist with a First Volley Tennis Clinic sponsored by Berke Prosthetics, Redwood City, California, in July.
Florida Brace Corporation, Winter Park, Florida, and Hanger Orthopedic Group, Bethesda, Maryland, have contributed for 2007 at the Signature Level Sponsorship, renewing their support for OPAF, Burton added. "OPAF also welcomes PEL Supply Company of Cleveland, Ohio, again as a Friend of the Fund with its 2007 contribution," she said. "All of these donors give to OPAF with their financial contributions, but they also support many of OPAF events, such as the Thranhardt Golf Classic, First Bid, and the Strut Your Stuffcustom design contest."
"Patient care facilities and practitioners are also a vital part of the OPAF donor family," Burton continued. Joining for OPAF's work in 2007 are Manfredi Orthotic and Prosthetic Affiliates Inc., Long Branch New Jersey; Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc., based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Tandem O&P, Sartell, Minnesota; and Leimkuehler Inc., based in Cleveland Ohio, along with J. Martin Carlson, CPO, FAAOP, and Darren Donnelly, CO, she added.
"We thank each of you for the part that you play in helping us to affect the lives of those we serve," Burton said. "We are working to take the "dis" out of disability and give these individuals the ability to lead active lives"
For more information, call OPAF Executive Director Robin Burton, 215.752.5756, or visit www.opfund.org
