Wheelchair Foundation News
An Inspirational Trip to Belize With the Wheelchair Foundation
Kurt was fussing over the last details on one of his paintings when the deafening tropical downpour stopped suddenly, as if to awaken him from a dream. Born and raised near the Guatemalan border in Belize, the 28-year-old artist created bright…
Success allows Ken to influence change
Ken Behring, an American billionaire, made his fortune from poor beginnings through a series of businesses ranging from cars to real estate. But once he started gracing the pages of the rich lists, his attention turned to a wide range of philanthropic…
Coastside teens glimpse another world
El Granada resident Evelyn Moseley, 16, knew only a little Spanish, but had no problem connecting to the young woman in Mazatlan, Mexico, whom she had just lifted into a wheelchair.
In halting Spanish, Moseley asked the Mexican girl about…
A More Wonderful Life with a Wheelchair
Walking, a natural capability of most people, is becoming an unrealized hope for those with disabled legs. For many years, I was unable to use my arms while walking because I was dependent upon two canes. This made me uncomfortable and caused…
A Letter from Gao Shan
My name is Gao Shan, and I am 26 years old. Tragically, I incurred a leg disability due to the complications of my illness and the lack of timely treatment when I suffered from rheumatism at the age of 14. Having lost my ability to walk, I can’t…
Marco DiGiulio helps deliver wheelchairs
During this holiday season many of us who are more fortunate give to charities to help out those who are in need. Over 150 million children, teens and adults worldwide are in need of a wheelchair but cannot afford one. Our own Chief Winemaking…
Clyde Beal: Group of local painters support Wheelchair Foundation among many other charities
If you've ever had the occasion to visit HIMG on Route 60 East, you'd have to admit, it would be nearly impossible to not become attached to at least one of the beautiful watercolor paintings there. Resembling a starving artist sale, the paintings…
International Wheelchair Foundation donates 35 wheelchairs to San Pedro
The International Wheelchair Foundation handed over wheelchairs to 35 people in San Pedro Town on Wednesday afternoon. The donation was made in a special ceremony at the San Pedro Town Central Park. Since 2006, The International Wheelchair Foundation…
Mt Kili in a Wheelchair 12/9/2009 @ 9:30PM – Joe Hackman on Blog Talk Radio
Joe Hackman will be conducting his inaugural show @ 9:30PM, Wednesday, Dec 9, 2009. Joe Hackman will be interviewing Bob "Fourwheelbob" Coomber about his efforts to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair.
SOURCE: Blog Talk Radio
Wheelchair Foundation Donates
Those of us who can move about on our own power will never know the hardships that the wheel-chair bound have to endure every day. Apart from their state of immobility, access to public facilities is rarely offered for these persons – and…