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The War Amps is committed to improving the quality of life for Canadian amputees.

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Mission

The War Amps is committed to improving the quality of life for Canadian amputees.

Two war amputee veterans posing with two young child amputees.

A philosophy of “amputees helping amputees” has been the hallmark of The War Amps since 1918, when the organization was founded by amputee war veterans returning home from the First World War. Peer support, self-help and practical assistance are common threads that have been retained in the modern-day organization that developed from their efforts.

Today, the Association continues to serve war amputees, and all Canadian amputees, including children.

Our aims and objectives are to:

  • Provide financial assistance to amputees for their artificial limbs
  • Educate amputees with information on artificial limbs and all aspects of living with amputation
  • Encourage child amputees to develop a positive approach to amputation through comprehensive programs including tools for future independence
  • Assist war amputees and seriously disabled veterans
  • Advocate for the rights and interests of all amputees
  • Employ amputees and others with disabilities at the Key Tag Service sheltered workshop and throughout the Association
  • Serve the public through the Key Tag Service, PLAYSAFE™ and DRIVESAFE™ programs and Operation Legacy initiatives

Leave a Lasting Legacy for Amputees

A young male leg amputee smiles and stands in between two male war amputee veterans.
A young male leg amputee smiles and stands in between two male war amputee veterans.

You can help amputees with a charitable estate donation in your will. Your gift will provide amputees, including veterans and children, with essential programs that make a meaningful impact in their lives.

Learn more about charitable estate donations

“Barbara knew of the many ways that The War Amps helps child and adult amputees. She felt strongly that her gift would make a positive difference in their lives.”Family friend
“Barbara knew of the many ways that The War Amps helps child and adult amputees. She felt strongly that her gift would make a positive difference in their lives.”Family friend

The War Amps DOES NOT:

  • Use professional fundraisers
  • Receive government grants
  • Solicit by phone or door-to-door
  • Sell or trade your name/address
  • Spend more than 10% on administration
  • Tie up funds in long-term investments