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December 9, 2024

Local people do good

Updates on how locals are working to help others and make a difference

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alexander Sah, a Fremont native and medical co-director of the Institute for Joint Restoration & Research and medical director of Outpatient Arthroplasty Program at Washington Outpatient Surgery Center, has performed the world’s first 50 knee replacements with the THINK Surgical TMINI® Miniature Robotic System paired with the Zimmer Biomet Persona® Knee implant portfolio. In 2024 Dr. Sah was selected to perform the first-ever Zimmer Persona knee replacement surgery on the THINK platform. The technology has received clearance from the FDA and will become available throughout the U.S.

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Local schools were fundraising for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. On Friday, Oct. 26, Stratford School Milpitas conducted a cash drive in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation at their Stratford 25th Anniversary celebration. They raised a total of $3,010.

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The Hayward Silicon Valley Lions Club also donated in support of cancer patients, in collaboration with SOLACE Charities USA. At a recent meeting, the Lions Club presented a check for $15,000 to SOLACE representatives. The amount will support 60 children battling cancer.

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