Seven-year-old Telysha Warkentin of Blumenort, was riding on The War Amps Play Safe / Drive Safe float in the recent Traveler’s Day Parade in Brandon, telling kids to “Spot the danger before you play!”
Telysha was born a left arm amputee and is a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. Through her role as a Safety Ambassador, she encourages kids to be aware of road signs and moving vehicles in their neighbourhoods.
Telysha is well qualified to pass on the PLAYSAFE message as she knows what it is like to live without a limb and has met children who have lost limbs in accidents that could have been prevented.
