OPAF TO POST PARALYMPIC RESULTS AT NATIONAL ASSEMBLY / OPAF SILENT AUCTION TO FEATURE EXCITING ITEMS

OPAF TO POST PARALYMPIC RESULTS AT NATIONAL ASSEMBLY / OPAF SILENT AUCTION TO FEATURE EXCITING ITEMS

Julie Besaha

9/16/2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 16, 2004
Contact: Julie A. Besaha
202-223-2878

OPAF TO POST PARALYMPIC RESULTS AT NATIONAL ASSEMBLY/ OPAF SILENT
AUCTION TO FEATURE EXCITING ITEMS

The Paralympic Games kick off with opening ceremonies in Athens, Greece
this Friday, September 17. OPAF invites all attendees at the upcoming
National Assembly of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association -
AOPA - in Hollywood, Florida, to stop by OPAF's booth for daily updates
on American Paralympic athletes. Results of all American medal winners
from the previous day's competitions will be posted in the OPAF booth
(located in the registration area) during the Assembly.

OPAF SILENT AUCTION TO FEATURE EXCITING ITEMS

You also will not want to miss this year's Silent Auction at the OPAF
booth. Many of you already know about the New Foot Technology Showcase
that will be featured in the Silent Auction this year. Also included
in the auction will be some very special one-of-a-kind and autographed
items.

Looking for an autograph from PGA sensation Sergio Garcia? Look no
further. We have a commemorative flag from this year's PGA championship
that has been autographed by Sergio. This very rare item also includes
autographs from Rich Beam, Paul Azinger and Mark Brooks!

Are you an Indianapolis Colts fan? If so, you will want to check out
our picture and football autographed by Colts defensive end Brad Scioli.

Planning on taking a peaceful vacation anytime soon? There is no better
place to vacation than a lakefront cottage in beautiful Lake of the
Ozarks, Missouri! Your winning bid will allow you to visit this cottage
courtesy of Jim Smith Sales.

There are lots of other great items up for bids. This is your chance to
take home a wonderful item, help a wonderful cause, and get a tax break,
all at the same time!

We look forward to seeing you in Hollywood!

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OPAF is a 501(c)(3) public charity, the official philanthropy of the
U.S. orthotics and prosthetics community, established in 1995 by the
Orthotic and Prosthetic National Office. Dedicated initially toproviding
financial and in-kind support to the 1996 Paralympics, OPAF now
generates its own initiatives through partnerships with individuals,
organizations and institutions engaged in raising public awareness of
disability and improving the quality of rehabilitation medicine, science
and technology.

As a community-focused nonprofit organization, OPAF aims primarily to
enable individuals with physical disabilities - especially those served
by members of the orthotics and prosthetics community - to enjoy the
rewards of personal achievement, physical fitness, and social
interaction.

All contributions to OPAF are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of
U.S. law, and annual sponsorships of OPAF, its programs, and its
fundraisers are available to every individual, institution, and company
inside and beyond the O&P community.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities contact OPAF at
1666 K Street NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC 20006, Tel. (202) 223-2878,
email <Email Address Redacted> , or visit
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For complete information about current OPAF programs, please contact our
offices or visit www.opfund.org.