Seven local members of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program helped to mark a milestone in Brandon’s Traveller’s Day Parade recently — the 35th anniversary of CHAMP.
 Born a left arm amputee, Olivia Auriat, 15, of Brandon,  was a Safety Walker with the float, while the others rode the float as Safety Ambassadors.
A special sign on the float marked the 35th anniversary of CHAMP, which provides child amputees across Canada with funding for artificial limbs, regional seminars and programs like Matching Mothers.
 “Our float also had a number of elements to catch the eye of children, including Astar the gold robot from Planet Danger,” said Rob Larman, Director of PLAYSAFE/DRIVESAFE, who lost a leg at the age of 14 when friends dared him to jump a train. 
“Astar’s message is simple but effective – I can put my arm back on, but you can’t, so PLAYSAFE.”