Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club President Chris Plack, left, presents a $1,000 check to JC Innovations President Jody Claypool for the Helping Hands program. Photo provided by Chris Plack.

News Release

WARSAW — The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club, under the leadership of President Chris Plack, announced a donation of $1,000 to the Helping Hands program.

The Helping Hands program, founded by Jody Claypool, president of JC Innovations LLC, provides support to families in Northern Indiana who face challenges related to the cost of prosthetic devices for children.

Chris Plack, Optimist Club President, said, “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Helping Hands. Their mission and values align perfectly with ours, and we believe that together, we can make an even greater impact in the community.”

Jody Claypool, Helping Hands President, added, “At Helping Hands, we believe in the power of collaboration and partnership. We’re excited to be working with Optimist Club to increase our impact and reach even more people in need.”

Prosthetic devices can be expensive, and children who need them often outgrow them quickly. Helping Hands is a solution to this problem, providing children and teenagers with the prostheses they need as they continue to grow. The program uses 3D printing technology to create custom prostheses that fit the unique needs of each child.

Claypool, who has a background in engineering, saw the need for a program like Helping Hands while he was a member of the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club. He and another member, Mike Hawkins, discussed the possibility of using their talents to benefit the community, and that conversation led to the creation of the Helping Hands program.

The program partners with the child and their family, providing the child with prostheses based on their interests and needs. The program also partners with universities, such as Grace College, to involve engineering students in the design process. The students benefit from the practical experience and design history, and the families benefit from the cost-effective solution.

Claypool, who serves as a liaison between the families and students, wants to promote information about the program to reach more families and supporters. He hopes that local companies will provide engineering services, 3D printing services or financial support for the program.

The donation from the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club is a significant step forward for the Helping Hands program and the children and families it serves. The donation will help to provide children with the prostheses they need to pursue their passions and live full lives.