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Champ encourages kids to play safe

North Vancouver "Champ" Zakary Sharp, 10, rode on The War Amps playsafe/drivesafe float in Penticton's recent Peach Festival parade promoting a message to kids to "spot the danger before you play.
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North Vancouver "Champ" Zakary Sharp, 10, rode on The War Amps playsafe/drivesafe float in Penticton's recent Peach Festival parade promoting a message to kids to "spot the danger before you play."

Zakary was born a left-hand amputee and is a member of The War Amps Child (Champs) Program. Through his role as a safety ambassador he encourages kids to be aware of road signs and moving vehicles in their neighbourhoods as he knows what it is like to live without a limb. waramps.ca