Kendra Blakely, 19, of Revelstoke, was presented with a certificate by Mayor Mark McKee at the May 24th council meeting to recognize her long-time involvement with The War Amps and for spreading important messages in the community. Kendra, born a left arm amputee, is a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. She has been a Junior Counsellor to younger amputees at CHAMP Seminars, and helps spread The War Amps PLAYSAFE message by educating children to spot the danger in their neighborhoods. Kendra also helps pass on the remembrance message to the younger generation on behalf of The War Amps Operation Legacy.
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