Pediatric orthopedic experts at Scottish Rite for Children are collaborating with fashion brand By Way of Dallas to create custom designed prostheses for youth in need. Each year, tens of thousands of children across the country use prostheses, but options for customized devices that allow for self-expression are limited.
“Scottish Rite’s remarkable mission of giving children back their childhood through the very best care goes beyond our medical and technological expertise,” said Robert L. Walker, president and CEO of Scottish Rite for Children. “Scottish Rite for Children is thrilled to collaborate with By Way of Dallas through artwork contributed by advocates to give our patients the ability to celebrate their individuality and keep them active and happy.”
Through the collaboration with By Way of Dallas, Scottish Rite will be able to offer patients the opportunity to merge fashion with function. The range of prostheses feature designs by artists, athletes and local influencers, such as Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott; Dallas Mavericks' Dwight Powell; and sports and comedy group Dude Perfect.
“To inspire the kids who inspire us — that’s our goal,” said Hance Taplin, founder and creative lead of By Way of Dallas. “Prostheses are beautiful extensions of an individual, and we hope to remind each kid to live boldly and champion movement with a bit of extra style.”
Scottish Rite specializes in creating tailored prostheses for each child, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. With this new partnership, kids will have the opportunity to customize their prostheses with fashion-forward designs to help support important aspects of their social, emotional and psychological well-being.
“I love playing volleyball with the By Way of Dallas design on my prosthetic arm,” said Shaleigh, a patient at Scottish Rite for Children. “No matter what new activity I want to try, Scottish Rite always helps make it possible for me to play.”
As the collaboration continues, By Way of Dallas hopes to keep adding custom influencer designs. To learn more about the collaboration and prosthetic development process, visit scottishriteforchildren.org.
