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Awards: 2008 Circle of Honour Recipients

H. Clifford Chadderton - Service - 2008

As CEO of The War Amps since 1965, Clifford Chadderton’s contributions in the areas of amputation and rehabilitation have spanned a lifetime. Cliff’s innovation and creativity prompted the creation of the revolutionary Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program in 1975.  

The CHAMP program encourages child amputees to live life to the fullest. The program provides emotional and financial support and guidance to amputees and their families.

CHAMP is the only program of its kind in the world and has gained international renown for its innovative assistance to children who are born missing limbs or lose limbs due to accidents or medical reasons.

Cliff is responsible for developing various programs that have allowed generations of child amputees across Canada to have access to programs and services unparalleled in the world. 

In establishing CHAMP, Cliff took the unique approach of addressing the emotional side of amputation in addition to the physical, recognizing the impact of the quality of life for children and their families.

With his leadership, the programs and services not only provide physical rehabilitation, but also put children on the road to success using the motto “it’s what’s left that counts”.

Cliff’s dedication also ensures that Champs have the recreational devices they need to keep physically fit and to foster crucial social development.

Bloorview’s Prosthetics and Orthotics department has benefitted a great deal from CHAMP’s sustained support, from funding to assistance with professional development ensuring the newest technology is researched and available to Canadian amputees, to resources that help children get the equipment they need to reach their individual goals.

“My son Adrian, a client of Bloorview, was born without a right hand. Although there have been many challenges, he’s fast becoming a world-renowned violin virtuoso. It was with the support of Cliff and CHAMP that Adrian had a chance,” says Maria Anantawan, Parent of a CHAMP Program Graduate.

Even now in his late 80’s, Cliff continues to work and demonstrate passion, dedication and true caring for the wellbeing of child amputees.

Leading by example, Cliff’s legacy of inclusiveness has had a lasting impact on generations of children with disabilities and their families around the world.

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