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Limbs for Life Issues Statements About Craig Gavras’ Deception

Posted on February 27th, 2010 2:38pm by Jeanne Prejean
Filed under Announcement, Foundations

Guess the Limbs for Life foundation thought it best to be pro-active knowing that Dallas Morning News’ Tanya Eiserer was working a story about Limbs for Life’s co-founder/executive director Craig Gavras‘ years of deception. Yesterday, Limbs for Life website posted the following statement:

An Important Message from Executive Director Craig Gavras

Friday, Feb. 26, 2010

A statement from Limbs for Life Executive Director Craig Gavras:

“In 1993, my right leg had to be amputated above the knee as a result of an accident I suffered while as a cadet in training for the Dallas Police Department.

“Over the past several years, many news outlets have reported I was injured while on duty as a Dallas police officer. This is not accurate.

“The story perpetuated because I did not correct those who reported it as fact. If anyone feels they were misled as a result of this, that was not my intent. I apologize to my family and our board of directors, donors, recipients, volunteers, supporters and anyone who feels misled by my actions.

“The focus of the Limbs for Life Foundation has always been on the hundreds of amputees we’ve helped receive the prosthetic care they need. I hope that will not change as a result of this issue.”

A statement from Limbs for Life Chairman of the Board Denielle Taylor:

“We fully support Craig Gavras and the excellent work he has done to support the amputee community over the last 15 years. We will continue to work to improve the lives of amputees world-wide.”

Tanya’s story broke this morning. Craig is scheduled to “apologize” this evening at the Limbs for Life gala.



5 Comments to “Limbs for Life Issues Statements About Craig Gavras’ Deception”
  • Dallas Blog, Daily News, Dallas Politics, Opinion, and Commentary FrontBurner Blog D Magazine » Blog Archive » Co-founder to Address his Years of Deception at Gala Tonight @ February 27th, 2010 at 2:45 pm

    [...] SweetCharity is reporting that the Limbs for Life foundation issued a statement regarding Craig’s [...]

  • J.P. @ February 28th, 2010 at 5:35 pm

    I never knew how Craig lost his leg and I didn’t care. What’s important is how he has overcome adversity and become a hero and inspiration to thousands of amputees around the world since then. I’m not concerned about this non-issue.

  • Jeanne Prejean @ February 28th, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    @J.P.: Check SweetCharity’s Feb. 28 post. From the way Craig handled the situation at Saturday’s gala, I believe you’ll see that Craig set a good example on how people can rectify a past error. I can’t help but think that during his years with Limbs For Life, he has gained in knowledge and confidence to once again “overcome adversity and become a hero and inspiration” but this time for those who might have made a mistake in the past.

  • J.P. @ February 28th, 2010 at 7:11 pm

    Sometimes the important legacy we can leave is how we respond to setback. He’s already on the right track.

  • Liar, Liar Limbs on Fire @ March 2nd, 2010 at 11:52 am

    [...] on Saturday at what was supposed to be a charity fundraising event. But support remains for Gavras. Jeanne Prejean at Sweet Charitywrote of Gavras’ public apology on Saturday, “I believe you’ll see that Craig set a [...]