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By JoAnn R. Walter —<\/p>\n

At a Feb. 8 assembly at the Candor High School, six students and their technology teacher gathered with school officials and special guests to receive the President\u2019s Volunteer Service Award. The award was extended to the group for their accomplishments in building prosthetic leg parts for Latin American people who have suffered the loss of a limb.<\/p>\n

Attending the ceremony were Stephen Lindridge, Technology Education Department Chair and NYS Master Teacher Emeritus for the Southern Tier Region, along with six students who participated in the project; Tracy Reynolds, Ava Fernando, Lydia Kunte, Owen Huizinga, Neena Kurtz, and Patrick Kier.<\/p>\n

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At a Feb. 8 event at Candor High School, six students and their technology teacher, Stephen Lindridge, on the left, gathered with school and local government officials, as well as state representatives to receive the President\u2019s Volunteer Service Award. The award was extended to the group for their accomplishments in building prosthetic leg parts for Latin American people who have suffered the loss of a limb. (JoAnn R. Walter Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

Also attending were Candor High School Principal Wayne Aman, Town of Owego Supervisor Donald Castellucci, Congressman Marc Molinaro, and Sarah Lattin, district office manager for Senator Thomas O\u2019Mara.<\/p>\n

Each student received a proclamation from Congressman Molinaro, and a formal resolution from Senator O\u2019Mara. Parents were recognized as well, for their support of their children\u2019s success and education.<\/p>\n

Lindridge shared, \u201cThe six of you cared enough to take your personal time to help the lives of others that you\u2019ll never meet. You have made people\u2019s lives better because they can walk,\u201d adding, \u201cThanks for your hard work and selfless dedication to a wonderful cause, you\u2019ve helped one hundred amputees who couldn\u2019t afford a prosthetic leg, and made 206 pivot pins (the ankle-knee joints for the legs) and 24 shin bones. Today is an honor, and it was an absolute privilege to work with you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Congressman Molinaro shared that during his career in local government he has had the opportunity to provide assistance to those with disabilities.<\/p>\n

He stated, \u201cYou did something exceptional, and I congratulate the students being acknowledged today. When you don\u2019t have access to quality care, getting access to life affirming tools is nearly impossible. You\u2019ve done something really special, and it\u2019s a real lesson for kids across the country and the world that you can use your talents and resources to make a real difference.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lattin read a portion of the state resolution, and noted, \u201cYou certainly have earned the recognition of all citizens of the state, and we also recognize Stephen Lindridge for going above-and-beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

Principal Aman shared, \u201cPart of our mission here at Candor is to be contributing citizens in a caring environment. What you\u2019ve done epitomizes this mission. Well done, we\u2019re proud of you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lindridge\u2019s Manufacturing Class traveled to Chickasaw High School in Alabama last spring and helped assemble a finished prosthetic leg alongside students and teachers at the school. <\/p>\n

The students involved in the project walked away by changing the lives of others, as well as learning to serve and help others.<\/p>\n

According to the project\u2019s website, https:\/\/skyyouth.org\/life-changer-prosthetics<\/a>, statistics reveal that 80% of all amputees live in developing countries. With modern prosthetic legs costing as much as $60,000, that price tag is unattainable for many amputees around the world.  Lindridge noted that the cost of their prosthetic leg was approximately $800. <\/p>\n

Chickasaw High School students then traveled to Mexico, Guatemala, and Columbia, where they helped fit prosthetic legs on amputees.<\/p>\n

Candor was selected as one of 12 schools to participate in the project; a portion of the funding was made possible by Harbor Freight Tools for Schools.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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