The War Amps begins its 80th annual key tag mailing

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The War Amps has started mailing 2026 key tags across the country, marking 80 years of providing this service to residents. When you use a War Amps key tag, you protect your keys and support amputees.

Seven-year-old Kenzie Stronks was born without her left arm below the elbow and was enrolled in The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program on the same day. In the letter accompanying the key tags, her parents, Shannon and Josh, describe how The War Amps has supported their family. As a Champ, Kenzie receives financial assistance for artificial limbs, peer connections through CHAMP events and so much more.

“When she walks into a room, her amputation often makes her different from every- body else, so being able to meet kids just like her at CHAMP seminars is very special,” say Shannon and Josh. “Thanks to The War Amps, Kenzie has the artificial limbs and devices she needs for the hobbies she loves. She has a bike device that attaches to her artificial arm and allows her to keep a safe grip on the handlebar while riding. She also has a tumbler device that fits onto her artificial arm to help with balance and floor exercises during karate.”

The Key Tag Service is a free key return service for Canadians that generates funds for The War Amps’ many programs, including CHAMP. Since amputee veterans started the service in 1946, it continues to employ amputees and people with disabilities and has returned more than 1.5 million sets of lost keys to their owners.

Each key tag has a confidentially coded number. If you lose your keys, the finder can call the toll-free number on the back of the tag or place them in any mailbox in Canada, and The War Amps’ will return them to you by courier, free of charge.

The War Amps receives no government grants; its programs are made possible through the public’s support of the Key Tag Service.

For more information, or to order key tags, visit waramps.ca or call 1 800 250-3030.