Prestige Health Care Technologies

Mission

Every individual with a disability desires the same three things: A quality life; Freedom to pursue that life, including employment opportunities; Free and open access to the community in which he or she lives. Prestige Health Care was established to continue the work of the late Dr. Chaz Holder (1947 - 2002). Himself a triple amputee, it was his firm belief that, given a chance, amputees in Post-conflict and poor countries have much to contribute to the world.

Programs

In addition to providing quality, durable prosthetics, Prestige Health Care is also designing a line of Office, Professional and Formal clothing for people who use wheelchairs. It is our hope that sewing workshops be established in conjunction with the Prosthetic clinics. Garments made there will be exported to North America for commercial sale with much of the proceeds flowing back to provide sustainable support for the Prosthetic clinic.

Funded Projects on GlobalGiving

Adjustable prosthetic arms for children and adults

Personnel Overview

Ruth J. Clark - Coordiantor / Chief Designer
After working at the University of British Columbia for 20 years, Ruth returned to her family home to provide live-in care giving for her elderly mother. She met Dr. Chaz Holder in 1999 and worked directly with him for 3 years as they refined the Socketless Prosthetic limbs and saw the humanitarian distribution of almost 400 Below-Elbow limbs to over 10 countries.

Rich Davies - Prosthetist
A Certified Prosthetist, Rich provided Dr. Holder with his 2 leg (LBK, RAK) and 1 arm (LBE) prosthesis. Having watched the development of the Socketless technology, Rich now provides technical assistance to the Global Limb Assistance Program.

Rolf Tjomsass - Prototyping Engineer
Rolf is a self employed Heavy Duty Mechanic with a strong background in basic engineering, fabrication and ‘hands on’ work. The father of 3 boys he has a strong affinity for quality care for children and providing them with every opportunity to excel in life. During 5 years of living in Norway, Rolf and his family were Norway’s only designers and manufacturers of Award winning go-carts.

Personnel Statistics

Ruth J. Clark,
President
Founded in 2002
Employees: 4
Volunteers: 0

Financial Statistics

Budget (2006): $ 50,000
Overhead: 10 %
Other funding sources:
Religious Affiliation: none