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Olivia Auriat, 15, of Brandon, is looking forward to being a Junior Counsellor and a role model at The War Amps 2010 Western Child Amputee (CHAMP) Seminar from August 20 to 22, in Winnipeg.
Born a left arm amputee, Olivia attended CHAMP Seminars while growing up to see the latest developments in artificial limbs, attend informative sessions on dealing with amputation and share concerns with other young amputees. She applied to be a Junior Counsellor so that she could give back by answering questions and offering advice to younger Champs on subjects like dealing with teasing and staring, body image, learning to drive and employment.
Junior Counsellors are excellent role models for younger Champs. “They all remember clearly how they looked up to and learned from the Junior Counsellors themselves, and now they are able to pass on this example to a whole new generation of Champs,” said Lucie Waddell, Director of the CHAMP Program, which this year marks its 35th anniversary.
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