‘Press Releases’ Archives
Local filmmaker redefines ‘disabled’ with documentary
The documentary “Unbeaten” follows five parapalegic wheelchair racers on a 267-mile monster race through Alaska. By Melonie Magruder / Special to The Malibu Times Telling the tales of the underdog seems to be a specialty of local filmmaker Steven C. Barber. Last year, the local documentarian assembled a team to tell the story of Leon Cooper, the Malibu vet who fought to honor his fellow soldiers who died in the World War II battle of Tarawa. This year, Barber is profiling some of [...]
A Letter From Charles R. Cook from the Rotary Club of Soldotna, AK
On behalf of the Masaya, Nicaragua; Soldotna Alaska, Foster City California, and Marion N.C. Rotary Clubs we would like to thank The Wheelchair Foundation for their commitment to provide Wheelchairs to the world. This successful project could not have happened without everyone working together! This project included an eight member team from Soldotna, Alaska Rotary Club, as well as a seven member team from Marion, N.C. and the Nicaraguan Rotary Clubs of Granada, Jinotepe, Managua (x2), Somoto, [...]
Make Buildings Accessible To The Challenged
The Vice-President, Mr John Dramani Mahama, has directed institutions responsible for issuing permits for public buildings not to do so for buildings that are not designed to make them accessible to the physically challenged. He said although the Disability Law had been promulgated, permits were still issued on buildings which had disregarded the needs of people with physical challenges. Mr Mahama gave the directive when he presented more than 100 wheelchairs and accessories to [...]
East Bay Regional Park District Begins New Online Series Adventures with Wheelchair Hiker/Motivational Speaker, Bob Coomber
Oakland, CA – The East Bay Regional Park District has partnered with wheelchair hiker and motivational speaker Bob Coomber, aka 4WheelBob, to provide an online hiking series geared toward accessible hiking trails, titled “Adventures with 4WheelBob.” Coomber will profile flat or slightly graded trails in the East Bay Regional Park District that can accommodate wheelchairs, mobility devices, parents with strollers, young children on bikes, or anyone looking for a pleasant place to enjoy [...]
East Bay foundation gives the gift of mobility
DANVILLE, CA (KGO) -- A wheelchair can mean the difference between being bed-ridden or leading a productive life. But in many parts of the world, cost keeps them out of the hands of people who need them. One East Bay charity is hoping to make a difference two wheels at a time. On the island of San Pedro in Belize, artist Kurt Jason Cruz was attacked in 2006. It left him completely paralyzed. "I got stabbed in my lower back and neck and was paralyzed for four months and I couldn't even [...]
Get inspired by 4Wheel Bob!
Now that winter is winding down, BCC team member Bob Coomber is getting us motivated to get out there on the bike or any other human-powered contraption on wheels. In fact, affectionately known as "4Wheel Bob," Bob uses a wheelchair to get around. After acquiring juvenile diabetes in his early 20’s, Bob struggled with leg, ankle and knee fractures. The solution? A wheelchair! Since then Bob became the first person in a wheelchair to summit California’s 3rd highest peak: White Mountain, [...]
Wheelchairs for Haiti
Our District has a long and proud history as a strong supporter of the Wheelchair Foundation since its inception in the year 2000. The tragic earthquake in Haiti has created an enormous need for wheelchairs in that country for the many survivors who have now become amputees, or have suffered injuries which has taken away their mobility. The following is an excerpt from a recent message from Father Rick Frechette. “After weeks of frenetic activity, we are returning to a state of [...]
Plane to Haiti 3/17/2010 – Joe Hackman on Blog Talk Radio
Jeff Behring of the Wheelchair Foundation and Glenn Perry will discuss their trip to Haiti on the "Plane to Haiti" program. Upcoming Show: 3/17/2010 @ 7:30 PM SOURCE: Blog Talk Radio
Prayer of the Children: Giving Haiti Hope Charity Poster Fundraiser
David Archuleta Prayer of the Children Charity Poster -Created to raise funds for help Plane To Haiti - Jennifer Barry UPDATE 1: Proceeds of 150 dollars already sent to Wheelchair foundation for purchase of a wheelchair. WF has matched this so David's fans have helped to purchase 2 wheelchairs. UPDATE 2: Check below for a third non-denominational poster added - Charity Poster 3 I want to help Plane to Haiti return back to Haiti so that they may continue their support because so many [...]
