Wheelchair Foundation News
Benefit Concert for Wheelchair Foundation
Diabetes is the number one killer in Belize but what you may not know is that there is a growing number of Belizeans who have been left disabled because of the chronic illness. Many are handicapped and simply are unable to live a normal life…
Carson City Allstate Agent Acquires $500 Grant for Wheelchair Foundation
Carson City Allstate agent Jay Roberts is recognized and receives a $500 grant to the Wheelchair Foundation for which he volunteers.
The Allstate Agency Hands in the Community grant program recognizes exclusive agents and personal financial…
Wheelchair Foundation & the Behring Family present: Wheeling In the New Year
Join the Wheelchair Foundation, Wine for Wheels, and the Behring Family to wheel in the New Year with Dignity by giving Mobility to those in need. For ticket information call Jeff Behring at 925.648.3829 or email jeffbehring@wineforwheels.org
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Musical Chairs fundraiser and evening of Latin Dance in Truckee
Support the Truckee High School Interact Club as it hosts a fundraiser for the Wheelchair Foundation Musical Chairs Fundraiser. Onehundred percent of proceeds go to the Wheelchair Foundation to buy wheelchairs for people around the world. Learn…
Immunizing Ethiopia one child at a time
During a trip to Ethiopia last month, Christiana Flessner witnessed firsthand the effects of polio.
She watched a woman sacrifice her wages to carry her 14-year-old disabled son to school, and saw a crippled man wear sandals on his hands…
Peace Medal Winners
Michael Goodale, 21, whose mentorship encourages and motivates other youth to make their McQuesten neighbourhood a better place to live. He uses rap to help them express themselves and he's the go-to guy for those looking for ways to engage…
Vietnam: Wheels of Change – Whirlwind from San Francisco State Univ.
Vietnam is a country in constant motion. Without a good set of wheels, it’s easy to get left behind. That’s especially true for Vietnamese wheelchair riders like Quan Dien. He lost his legs in the war with Cambodia in the early 1980s.
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The Rotary Club of Foster City’s Humanitarian trip to Mazatlan, Mexico (November 11 – 15, 2009)
Rotary’s spirit of giving was strongly reflected this week at Foster City’s ninth annual distribution of wheelchairs. Members of the Rotary Club of Foster City, under the direction of Club President Linda Grant and District 5150 Governor…
A Journey On Common Ground
This video features clips from all around the world as mobility is given to thousands.
Changing Lives Around the World
This video features clips from around the world as the lives of many people with physical disabilities are changed.