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Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva Recognized for Transformative Support
Wheelchair Foundation is proud to recognize the incredible fundraising efforts of the Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva, whose commitment to mobility and dignity continues to make a life-changing difference around the world. At their 6th annual “Wheels for Wheels” fundraiser held on April 5th on Sanibel Island, the Rotary Club raised an impressive $28,000—enough to send…
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Restoring Mobility: How the Wheelchair Foundation Brought Hope to a Local Family
At Wheelchair Foundation, our mission is to restore mobility and independence to those in need. When we heard about Miguel Silva, a young man with cerebral palsy whose custom wheelchair was stolen in San Jose, we knew we had to help. This is the story of how quick action, community support, and compassion turned a…
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How the Wheelchair Foundation Brought Hope to a Local Family
At the Wheelchair Foundation, our mission is to restore mobility and independence to those in need. When we heard about Miguel Silva, a young man with cerebral palsy whose custom wheelchair was stolen in San Jose, we knew we had to help. This is the story of how quick action, community support, and compassion turned…
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Outstanding Charity: Highlights from the 33rd National Disabled Day Celebration
Event Overview The 33rd National Disabled Day, organized by the Jiangsu Province Foundation for Disabled Persons, together with the Jiangsu Province Department of Civil Affairs and supported by Wuxi City TV station, was a remarkable event. This celebration saw the participation of 160 individuals, all deeply engaged in various charity activities. These prominent entities meticulously…
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Highlights From the 33rd National Disabled Day Celebration
Event Overview The 33rd National Disabled Day, organized by the Jiangsu Province Foundation for Disabled Persons, together with the Jiangsu Province Department of Civil Affairs and supported by Wuxi City TV station, was a remarkable event. This celebration saw the participation of 160 individuals, all deeply engaged in various charity activities. These prominent entities meticulously…
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District 5170 Tri-Valley Evening Rotary Helping Provide Literacy and Mobility in Guatemala
Contributed by Sara Ennor and Glenn Tupper – Photos Glenn Tupper The Tri-valley Evening Rotary’s Guatemala Wheelchair Distribution and Literacy Project 2023 aimed to provide mobility and promote literacy in Guatemala. The project distributed over 140 wheelchairs to poor and indigenous people in Guatemala City, Antigua, and surrounding villages with the help of experienced Rotarians…
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District 5170 Tri-Valley Evening Rotary Helping Provide Literacy and Mobility in Guatemala
The Tri-valley Evening Rotary’s Guatemala Wheelchair Distribution and Literacy Project 2023 aimed to provide mobility and promote literacy in Guatemala. The project distributed over 140 wheelchairs to poor and indigenous people in Guatemala City, Antigua, and surrounding villages with the help of experienced Rotarians and local clubs. Norberta Sanchez Alvarez (above) is a 55-year-old polio survivor who…
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A Holiday Message From Wheelchair Foundation President, David Behring
Dear Friends, As I write my annual holiday letter, l am impressed at how far the world has progressed regarding COVID-19 compared just one year ago. Hospitalization and fatality rates have plunged, and we are gaining a much better understanding of this complicated disease. Most of the world is no longer afraid to visit friends,…
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DONOR AND BENEFICIARY: A PERFECT PARTNERSHIP
Following is the Interview with Richard Flanders, former Governor of District 5170 in California, USA, highlighting the delivery of a container of 130 wheelchairs to the United Rotary Fund of Mexico, in memory of Kenneth Behring and Frank Devlyn. At the YMCA facilities in Mexico City, there was a gathering including Presidents from 10 Rotary…
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ROYAL COUPLE OF SERBIA DELIVERS WHEELCHAIRS FOR SERBIAN INSTITUTIONS
Belgrade, 25 September 2022 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine delivered today 55 wheelchairs for institutions and organizations across Serbia, in presence of HE Christopher Hill, the Ambassador of the United States of America, and the donors, at the White Palace. This is the continuation of Their Royal Highnesses’ long-time…
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