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Give Hope. Give Mobility. Give Freedom.This Giving Tuesday, You Can Change a Life.
Each year, Giving Tuesday invites us to pause, look outward, and extend our generosity to others. It’s a global day of compassion—one rooted in the belief that even a single act of giving has the power to uplift entire communities. At the Wheelchair Foundation, we see the impact of that belief every day. For millions…
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Celebrating Our Volunteers: The Heart of the Wheelchair Foundation
At the Wheelchair Foundation, every act of compassion begins with someone choosing to give their time, their energy, and their heart. Our volunteers embody that spirit every single day. They are the lifeblood of our mission—people who believe that mobility is not a privilege but a fundamental right, and who work tirelessly to help make…
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Honor Flight
In September of 2024, Wheelchair Foundation provided wheelchairs to Honor Flights of the Bay Area to assist in the travel of WWII, Korean, and Vietnam Veterans. This video captures just a little bit of how your continued support helps us with our mission of providing mobility to anyone that needs it, including our service men…
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Fall Into Giving: Why Your Support Matters This Season
As the leaves turn golden and the air takes on that crisp autumn chill, October invites us to pause, reflect, and embrace the spirit of giving. It’s a season of gratitude—a time to celebrate what we have while helping those who need a little extra support. For the Wheelchair Foundation, this season is the perfect…
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Honored to Be Named Change Makers of the Year
We are incredibly honored and grateful to share that Jeff and David (pictured here with Gabby) were named Pledge to Humanity’s Change Makers of the Year. The award was presented at a truly unforgettable evening at the beautiful Diablo Country Club, surrounded by an inspiring community of changemakers, supporters, and friends. During the event, Jeff and David…
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On the Eve of the ‘Season of Giving’
The holidays are a time for gratitude, connection, and generosity-and at the Wheelchair Foundation, we see every day how those values can change lives. During this “giving season,” your support helps provide wheelchairs to people around the world who are waiting for the gift of mobility. Nearly 30% of all charitable giving happens in November…
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Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva Recognized for Transformative Support
Wheelchair Foundation is proud to recognize the incredible fundraising efforts of the Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva, whose commitment to mobility and dignity continues to make a life-changing difference around the world. At their 6th annual “Wheels for Wheels” fundraiser held on April 5th on Sanibel Island, the Rotary Club raised an impressive $28,000—enough to send…
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How the Wheelchair Foundation Brought Hope to a Local Family
At the Wheelchair Foundation, our mission is to restore mobility and independence to those in need. When we heard about Miguel Silva, a young man with cerebral palsy whose custom wheelchair was stolen in San Jose, we knew we had to help. This is the story of how quick action, community support, and compassion turned…
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Highlights From the 33rd National Disabled Day Celebration
Event Overview The 33rd National Disabled Day, organized by the Jiangsu Province Foundation for Disabled Persons, together with the Jiangsu Province Department of Civil Affairs and supported by Wuxi City TV station, was a remarkable event. This celebration saw the participation of 160 individuals, all deeply engaged in various charity activities. These prominent entities meticulously…
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District 5170 Tri-Valley Evening Rotary Helping Provide Literacy and Mobility in Guatemala
The Tri-valley Evening Rotary’s Guatemala Wheelchair Distribution and Literacy Project 2023 aimed to provide mobility and promote literacy in Guatemala. The project distributed over 140 wheelchairs to poor and indigenous people in Guatemala City, Antigua, and surrounding villages with the help of experienced Rotarians and local clubs. Norberta Sanchez Alvarez (above) is a 55-year-old polio survivor who…
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