Augusta, GA
CSRA veterans raise awareness for Limb Loss Month
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – April is Limb Loss Awareness Month, and veterans in the CSRA are highlighting the services available to help.
On Thursday, there was a rock wall-climbing event held at the Augusta Veterans Affairs Office that showed how people can adapt to the loss of a limb.
One veteran spoke about his personal battle with losing both his legs and why events like this are so important.
“I remember when I met the first guy I met. I walked over there to him and said, ‘Man how long you been an amputee?’ He looked at me like, ‘Why are you over here talking to me? You aren’t an amputee.’
And I tapped both legs. That young man started crying. He said, ‘I want to be just like you. I want to get up out of my chair.’ I said, ‘You can do it,’” said Charles Bungy.
The next event is an art therapy event on Monday, starting at 9 a.m. at the VA’s office.
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