Wheelchair Foundation Wheelchair Recycling Round-Up & Sponsorship Event
WHO: The Wheelchair Foundation, Berkeley area Starbucks stores, the City of Berkeley, and local merchants.
WHAT: Holiday gift giving of a new life?Recycle an old wheelchair or sponsor a new Wheelchair.
WHEN: Sunday, November 25th to Sunday, December 2nd, 2001
WHERE: Used wheelchairs and mobility equipment may be dropped off at the Wheelchair Recycling Center, 2136 Center Street, Berkeley between the hours of 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.
New wheelchairs may be sponsored at the following Berkeley area Starbucks Coffee.
Stores: 2128 Oxford Street, 2224 Shattuck Ave, 1799 Solano Ave., and 1600 Shattuck Ave.
A Wheelchair Foundation representative will host each store. 6:00 am to 9:00pm.
WHY: To raise awareness of the problem of immobility and bring hope, freedom, and mobility to those in need. To generate community goodwill.
To support an environmentally friendly program.
To reflect the compassion and humanitarian efforts of the United States on a global level.
To collect used wheelchairs and other mobility equipment such as walkers, crutches, and canes for refurbishment and distribution around the world and to offer sponsorship opportunities for new wheelchairs. Due to a matching funds program, a new wheelchair may be sponsored for only $75.00. This lovely holiday gift may be given in the name of a loved one, or as a tribute to a special person or organization. An elegant gold embossed presentation folder with a photo of the wheelchair recipient; their age, country and wheelchair identification number accompanies the personalized certificate that dedicates each gift.
FOR EACH USED WHEELCHAIR DONATED, OR NEW WHEELCHAIR SPONSORED, BERKELEY AREA STARBUCK’S STORES HAVE GENEROUSLY OFFERED A CERTIFICATE FOR ONE POUND OF FREE COFFEE. ADDITIONALLY, FOR EVERY WALKER, CANE OR SET OF CRUCHES THE DONOR WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE FOR A FREE COFFEE DRINK OF THEIR CHOICE!
Individuals, corporations, organizations and associations also have the opportunity to send an entire 40-ft shipping container of 240 wheelchairs to the country of their choice. Due to the unique nature of the foundation, opportunities to establish, expand, or strengthen relationships within a particular country are unparalleled. Impoverished, war torn countries where land mines proliferate are particularly appreciative of this type of generous and unexpected humanitarian gift.
All donations are 100% tax deductible (less the retail value of the coffee) with acknowledgment receipts provided at the time of donation. For additional information on the Foundation please visit our website: www.wheelchairfoundation .org, or call (925) 736-8234 * (877) 378-3839. To schedule a wheelchair pick-up (local East Bay area) during the Round-Up please log onto our website www.wheelchairfoundation.org click the Donation-Comments section and leave contact information where and when can be reached. Thank you in advance for your participation!
Walnut Creek, California – The Wheelchair Foundation is delivering over 10,000 new wheelchairs per month to people with physical disabilities around the world, and joined efforts today with Noah’s Bagels to raise awareness for physically disabled people around the world who need a wheelchair but cannot afford one.