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Register now for the digital OTWorld.connect, held from 27 to 29 October 2020!
Digital Innovation Showrooms & workshops presented by leading companies from the industry, the sector-political forum and scientific ePoster presentations can be experienced free of charge. Tickets for the virtual World Congress are available in our ticket shop. Registration is required in all cases. Register now for #otworld20 at connect.ot-world.com/en/
Are you thinking about attending the upcoming OAPO/ISPO Educational Sessions? Check out the online program here: www.oapo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AGM-Program-Final.pdf
In the latest issue of thrive magazine, OPC President, Jesse Cornell writes a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated prosthetic and orthotic professionals for their commitment as healthcare providers and essential workers throughout the pandemic. Take a look! thrivemag.ca Thrive4Amps
Our profession has lost a remarkable person. William McGuiness passed away on September 19, 2020. Bill was the original Prosthetic and Orthotic program head and instructor at BCIT.
Bill was responsible for developing a program that educated hundreds of P&O students. His impact on our profession is unparalleled. From an infant receiving a hip orthosis to an elderly patient using a prosthesis, Bill has his hand in all our treatments.
Bill was always smiling. He was a caring compassionate man how was always smiling. Bill leaves behind his wife Catherine, daughter Megan, son Patrick and their families.
Funeral mass will be live streamed Saturday October 3 at 11:00
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Throughout the last 40 years, the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope has challenged society to focus on ability rather than disability.
And while this year we cannot come together in person, the hope is to unite in spirit through this year’s theme – “One Day. Your Way.”
On Sunday, September 20, participate in the Terry Fox Run wherever you are! Around your neighbourhood, backyard, down the street, or around the block. To participate and to donate, visit: terryfox.org/
2020 Terry Fox Virtual Run (en/fn)
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As we celebrate 40 years of the Marathon of Hope, we have a new set of challenges to overcome. This year has been particularly difficult, to say the least, but we need you now more than ever! It’s “Your Way” in 2020 This year, the Run’s