‘Press Releases’ Archives
Cal Poly students donate wheelchairs to people in Oaxaca, Mexico
For three decades, a disabled man living in Oaxaca, Mexico, named Francisco didn’t have a wheelchair. A train accident left him paralyzed, and he was too poor to afford one. So when Cal Poly students delivered a wheelchair to him in July, Francisco broke down crying. He wasn’t the only one [...]
Blessings From Africa
Heidi Schlotfeldt, from Rustenburg in Africa, sent us pictures and blessings and is overjoyed that Solomon Phiri has regained his mobility. Solomon, who is the wheelchair recipient, was not in attendance to receive his wheelchair at the time of distribution. Solomon suffered a stroke and is [...]
Local Disabled Gets New Set of Wheels
James Swanson, past president of the Rotary Club of Clayton Valley/Concord Sunrise would like to thank the Wheelchair Foundation for donating a brand new wheelchair to Dick Peppin, who is also a member of the Rotary Club of Clayton Valley/Concord Sunrise. Dick had been using a wheelchair on loan [...]
Witness to a Miracle
David A. Kleng visited a mosaic shop in Madaba, Jordan when he witnessed one of the many miracles our foundation offers. David tried to meet with the volunteer who provided the wheelchair but was unable to converse with or get the name of the volunteer. The volunteer who couldn't be [...]
Richard Guthrie Turns Wheelchair into a Rocker
Richard Guthrie's mother has a penchant for movement in her wheelchair and damaged several walls in her home while bumping into them as she was watching TV. Richard of Early, Texas solved the problem by turning his mother's wheelchair into a rocking chair. Richard simply made a set of curved [...]