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American-run rehab center in Kyiv providing veterans with prosthetic limbs
Artem Ivankov was 17 when Russia invaded Ukraine and his family moved to Canada. However, Ivankov soon returned to fight for his country. 'I was born here and wanted to live all my life in Ukraine because I like it here. I love it. I love my country,' Ivankov said. It was not long before Ivankov realized the price of his sacrifice when a landmine explosion in Kharkiv caused him to lose one of his legs. Ivankov's story is not unique -- many soldiers and veterans in Ukraine have lost limbs. When Mike Corcoran heard about the number of amputees, he felt the need to spread his work to Kyiv. Corcoran is co-founder and CEO of Medical Center Orthotics and Prosthetics (MCOP), a privately funded company based in the Washington, D.C., area. His company has been helping wounded veterans get prosthetics and with rehabilitation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for years. 'We're hearing over 100,000 [amputees], which, compared to 20 years of war for the United States, was 2,500. It's just off-the-charts numbers,' Corcoran told ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz in a story that aired Sunday on "This Week." His company officially opened its doors in Kyiv six weeks ago. In Ukraine, they manufacture and fit veterans with custom prosthetics while also providing rehabilitation services. For the veterans of the Ukraine war, the opportunity to receive prosthetics is life-changing. Last week, Ivankov took his first steps in a year after receiving a prosthetic leg. On Saturday, he ran part of a relay race to support veterans wounded in the war. 'I just want to show them that you can do basically whatever you want and get back to previous life on the prosthetic one,' Ivankov said. But Corocran's presence in Ukraine doesn't end at helping veterans get prosthetics and rehabilitation. His company is committed to hiring and training veterans to make prosthetics. Anatoly, another veteran of the Ukraine war, lost his leg in a drone strike in the battlefield. After receiving a prosthetic leg from MCOP, Anatoly now works for the company. 'Mike gave me first chance to return to life when he gave me this prosthesis, and then he gave me next chance, invite me to his company, to MCOP work here,' Anatoly said Corocran said hiring veterans is central to MCOP's mission. 'We've committed to hiring and training veterans … We like to say that, you know, 'You lose your limb, you're still the same person, right?' … They can be functional people and have productive lives,' Corocran said. Corcoran said that MCOP is more than just a business to him and his team. 'We take living life for granted. But when you've lost two or three limbs and you don't have like [Americans with Disabilities Act], or you don't have a support network behind you, it's tremendously difficult,' he said. Corcoran's goal is to help provide people with new beginnings, a mission that sometimes makes him emotional. 'Yeah, I mean, they're great people. Really … The people are fantastic. The resilience here is something to be proud of, you know?' he said.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
One Piece episode 1130: Release date, time & what's next after Kuma's heartbreaking past
One Piece episode 1130: Kuma's heartbreaking past has left One Piece fans sobbing and how! Everything about Kuma's backstory has broken fans' hearts, prompting many to say that he didn't deserve it. After an epic episode, it's now time for One Piece episode 1130. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming episode, including the release date, where to watch, and what to expect. What to expect from One Piece episode 1130? One Piece has released a preview for Episode 1130, hinting at the appearance of some legendary pirates involved in the God Valley incident. The episode's title is 'A History Erased! God Valley Of Despair". As the preview states, "the celestial dragons begin their hunt for humans and the screams of the slaves echo throughout the valley. Amid the chaos, Ivankov and Kuma make a risky gambit hoping for their freedom." In One Piece episode 1130, the flashback of Kuma's life is expected to reveal the God Valley Incident, shedding light on Kuma's involvement. This will mark the first time the legendary Incident is depicted on screen. Watch One Piece episode 1130 preview here: One Piece episode 1130 release date and time On Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 11:15 PM JST, local Japanese networks will premiere One Piece episode 1130. One Piece episode 1130 release schedule as per time zones Pacific Daylight Time: 7:15 AM, Sunday, May 25, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time: 10:15 AM, Sunday, May 25, 2025 British Summer Time: 3:15 PM, Sunday, May 25, 2025 Central European Summer Time: 4:15 PM, Sunday, May 25, 2025 Indian Standard Time: 7:45 PM, Sunday, May 25, 2025 Philippine Standard Time: 10:15 PM, Sunday, May 25, 2025 Japanese Standard Time: 11:15 PM, Sunday, May 25, 2025 Australia Central Standard Time: 11:45 PM, Sunday, May 25, 2025 Where to watch One Piece? International fans can watch One Piece on Crunchyroll.
