Wheelchair Foundation News
Hope to South Africa
On Thursday, the 30th of December 2004, Rotary in Action Distract 9250 unloaded a Container filled with 287 Wheelchairs destined for three Pretoria Rotary Clubs. The wheelchairs were for a distribution among needy recipients in South Africa.…
This is the Beginning of the Beginning Again
“This is the beginning of the beginning again. I am so grateful,” said Jeanette Farnsworth who was among the first recipients of 1,120 wheelchairs that will be distributed in Utah over the next several months. Farnsworth, who has degenerative…
Wheel & Grace – A Night to Remember
On Saturday Oct 30th, The Wheelchair Foundation, in conjunction with VN Help, hosted a fundraiser to help the disabled people of Viet Nam attain much needed wheelchairs. The fundraiser, which was called Wheel & Grace, was a smashing success.…
Bimmerworld Racing Donates Winnings to Wheelchair Foundation
BimmerWorld Racing drivers Seth Thomas, James Clay and Matt Richmond donated $7,500 of the team’s winnings to the Wheelchair Foundation in a check presentation ceremony following the SCCA SPEED World Challenge Touring Car race Sunday, Oct.…
High-Speed Racing Helps Wheels to Roll
Bimmerworld Racing has teamed up with the Wheelchair Foundation to grant mobility to those in need. Team Bimmerworld has finished a pulse pounding season of adventures on the race track. Driving with passion and skill, the team from Bimmerwold…
Bimmerworld Racing Updates
BIMMERWORLD RACING LOOKS TOWARD SPEED TOURING CAR QUALIFYING AT ROAD ATLANTA
Bimmerworld Racing drivers James Clay, of Blacksburg, Va., Matt Richmond, of Mooresville, N.C., Seth Thomas, of Cumming, Ga., and the rest of the Bimmerworld Racing…
Canada to Mexico: Rotary Provides Immediate Help
“Rotary, together with the Wheelchair Foundation, brings ordinary people together to accomplish extraordinary things.”
-Rotarian Al Fedoriak
Rotary District 5010, in conjuntion with Wheelchair Foundation Canada, sponsored 280 wheelchairs…
Puerto Vallarta: Wheelchairs Make a Difference
“I can’t think of too many things that can make a significant difference in people’s lives, but the Wheelchair Foundation makes a major difference every day.”
With these words, Rick Todd, a Rotarian from California’s District 5300,…
Pennies from Heaven
Pennies from heaven into a Pot,
Pennies from heaven we don’t need a lot
The pennies we give will help to provide
Wheelchairs for those who need the ride.
Please save nickels, dimes, and quarters to raise a small contribution towards…
Noah's Bagels is Taking a Bite Out of Immobility
During the month of June, the 81 Noah’s Bagels stores in California, Oregon and Washington kicked off a fund raising effort to provide wheelchairs to people who need one but cannot afford one. Soon, the fruits of that effort will be changing…