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Nate Collier with his hockey stick device. (Supplied)
“You Make Our Programs Possible”

War Amps 2022 key tag mailings begin in Red Deer

May 16, 2022 | 2:46 PM

The War Amps have begun their 2022 key tag mailings to Red Deer this week with the theme, “You Make Our Programs Possible.”

Officials say donations to the Key Tag Service provide vital support to amputees across the country including Nate Collier, 9, of Red Deer.

Nate is a partial left hand amputee and, as a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, is eligible for financial assistance for artificial limbs and adaptive devices, as well as peer support.

“The support from The War Amps has meant a lot to Nate and our family,” says Nate’s mom, Jodi. “He has been fitted with devices which allow him to hold a hockey stick and take part in activities just like any other child. We have also attended seminars where he has been able to meet kids just like him.”

The Key Tag Service was launched in 1946 so that returning war amputee veterans could not only work for competitive wages, but also provide a service to Canadians that would generate funds for the Association’s many programs, including CHAMP. The organization says the Key Tag Service continues to employ amputees and people with disabilities, and has returned more than 1.5 million sets of lost keys to their owners.

Each key tag has a confidentially coded number. If you lose your keys, the finder can call the toll-free number on the back of the tag or place them in any mailbox in Canada, and The War Amps will return them to you by courier, free of charge.

The War Amps receives no government grants and its programs are possible through public support of the Key Tag and Address Label Service.

For more information, or to order key tags, visit waramps.ca or call toll-free 1 800 250-3030.