OTTAWA, June 24, 2009 – The War Amps has released a new documentary that tells the inspiring story of a Prince Edward Island boy who overcame a devastating injury in a farm accident to become an inspiration to others.

Mark, An Island Champ, is a 30-minute documentary about Mark Arendz,19, of PEI, who lost his left arm at the age of seven in a farm accident. Soon after, he attended a War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Seminar, which was a positive turning point for both him and his family.

For Mark, it was a chance to meet and be inspired by other amputees. For his parents, it meant being embraced by the CHAMP "family" and the reassurance that there would be no limits to what their son could achieve. Mark fully adopted CHAMP's Winner's Circle philosophy, and is now a role model for the younger Champs and well-known as a volunteer Safety Ambassador in his island community.

"My amputation has helped me develop as a better person, and it gave me more drive to be the best that I can be," says Mark, who has not only developed his own way to enjoy the sports he loves – soccer, cycling and cross-country skiing – but is also pursuing his goals of becoming a high-level biathlete and a civil engineer.

Produced by War Amps CEO Cliff Chadderton, the documentary has been distributed to regular, specialty and community channels across Canada and is available at a cost-recovery price of $11 (DVD) by calling 1 800 250-3030 or visiting waramps.ca.

More information and a short clip of the documentary can be seen on The War Amps Web site at waramps.ca/champ/video/winners/mark.php.

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For more information, or to interview Mark, please contact Communications at 1 877 60MEDIA or communications@waramps.ca.