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Completion of Elam’s Hand

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I completed Elam’s hand, and now it’s in the mail! Elam has his index finger and thumb, so I modified the prosthetic hand to exempt those fingers.

Ivy Tech PET Showcase

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The Ivy Tech PET technology showcase went really well! I brought a few of my prints to share and met some really awesome people.

Captain America Hand is Complete!

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My Lucky Fin friends are always wearing T-shirts captioned, "I have a limb difference. What's your superpower?" and that's the truth! Superhero arms are my new favorite.

Zayden Trying Out his New Hand

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Zyden's mom posted this video of him trying out his new hand! Check it out here !

Completed Zayden's Hand!

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Zayden will receive his hand soon! This was a very difficult device to make, but it was worth it.

Kiwanis Presentation

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Today, I gave a presentation to Mt. Vernon's Kiwanis  about my work. It was absolutely awesome! They made me feel so welcome and even gave me a "Kiwanis Salute!" A big thank you to my amazing principal and superintendent for giving me the opportunity!

44 News Interview

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I got the opportunity to be interviewed with 44 News' JoJo Gentry! During the interview, she gave me a very generous $600 donation from the famous Mr. G! Check it out here: Mount Vernon Soccer Star Kenzie Paul Continues to Lend a Hand

Thank you, Courier and Press

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Evansville Courier and Press mentioned their story on Kenzie's Helping Hands as one of the most heart-warming stories they covered this year! This absolutely made my week. So thankful!

HECC Presentation

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Mt. Vernon held a conference for technology department directors from across the state of Indiana and I got to be the intro for the day! I'm so grateful to be able to share what I do with others! Special thanks to MV for the opportunity! (This was before my DECA competition, hence the DECA blazer)

Nolan Kicks 4 Causes 3v3 Tournament to Benefit Kenzie's Helping Hands

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Today, Nolan Shawl released the date for his annual 3v3 soccer tournament which benefits his favorite charities. This year, he chose to include Kenzie's Helping Hands! Nolan has raised thousands of dollars with his tournaments and I'm so grateful to be chosen this year. Keep it up, Nolan! Check out his awesome tournament here .

Ryan got his hand!!!

Exciting news! Kenzie's Helping Hands' first hand was sent to Ryan in Kentucky! After working on the Cyborg Beast design for weeks, we finally got to send it! This is one of the coolest moments of my life. Here's the video of him trying it out

Cyborg Beast Fabrication and Assembly Badges

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Got approved to make the Cyborg Beast hand for clients!

Read It and Speak Interview

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One of my best friends, Emma, has a super cool project going on called "Read it and Speak." She recently interviewed me about what I've been doing to help the limb different community and I'm super grateful for the opportunity! Check it out, here .

Cyborg Beast Completion

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The e-NABLE Cyborg Beast hand is completed! Check it out on YouTube here .

Ody Hand Fabrication and Assembly Badge

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Kenzie's Helping Hands just got approved to make the Ody hand for clients!

Ody Hand Completion

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Completed the e-NABLE Ody hand fabrication and assembly! Check it out on YouTube here .

Courier and Press Article

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I'm so fortunate to have been featured in this Evansville Courier and Press article: Mount Vernon soccer standout Kenzie Paul making a difference for others like her . Please take a chance to read it; the writeup was awesome!

Added To The Map

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Guess what? Kenzie’s Helping Hands is officially registered as an e-NABLE community chapter!! This is such an exciting privilege! Every amputee deserves the option of a prosthetic, and I’m so proud to say Kenzie’s Helping Hands can make this deserved opportunity a reality.

Nolan Kicks 4 Causes

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Coming home from a Lucky Fin Weekend, I met up with Nolan in Anderson, Indiana. Nolan is a super cool kid who raises money with an annual 3v3 soccer tournament in Connersville, Indiana for  Limbitless Solutions . This organization is located at University of Central Florida and partnered with  e-NABLE . He saw my  interview with 44 News  awhile back whereupon he decided to get in touch with me. When I finally met him on Sunday he surprised me with a tournament T-shirt AND a check for my e-NABLE endeavors with the money he raised from the “Speed Kick” event he held at his tournament! I’m so thankful for Nolan’s generous support! Please check him out  here .

Mt. Vernon Democrat Article

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I’m so lucky that writer, Corey Woolsey, reached out to me about my newly printed e-NABLE Phoenix V2 trial hand. He interviewed me last week and got me a cool spot to debut in our local paper this week. I’m so thankful for the opportunity to spread awareness! Just in the past few days, I’ve had many people reach out to me and ask how they could help. These things really mean the world to me! Here is a link to the article:  Paul uses technology for a cause