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Peer Support Day

Genk, Belgium - September 7, 2026 — This coming Saturday, September 19, the Amputee Care Center (ACC) by Spronken will open its doors for a unique Peer Support Day. Three years after its founding, the ACC is bringing together prosthesis users, their families, healthcare professionals, and experts for a day filled with knowledge sharing, networking, and the latest technology in the field of prosthetics. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
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Peer Support Day 2026

On Saturday, September 19, the Amputee Care Center by Spronken cordially invites you to our Peer Support Day in Genk, Belgium. A day focused on connecting with others—to share experiences, ask questions, learn about new developments, or simply listen to someone else’s story.
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Playing soccer with an amputation?

KRC Genk and the Amputation Care Center by Spronken are joining forces to promote amputee soccer in Belgium. Discover how sports, support, and orthopedic expertise are helping amputees get moving again, both on and off the field.
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My amputation led me to KRC Genk

Genk, April 8, 2026 - *Het Belang van Limburg* published an article about Mario Claesen (37), a passionate motocross athlete who lost one leg in a motocross race. He didn’t let it get him down!
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News article Gazet

An article recently appeared in Gazet van Antwerpen about Joe Claridge and what modern prosthetics can achieve today. Tom Daniëls from the Amputee Care Centre by Spronken also shares his thoughts. The article shows how technology and support work together to make a difference in everyday life. Curious to find out what this could mean for you or your child?
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Dancing with a prosthesis

Dancing with a prosthesis is about trusting your body and daring to move in your own way. With a well-fitted prosthesis and the right guidance, you can dance freely and safely, focusing on technique, comfort, and enjoyment.
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