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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 that were distributed in Rosarito, Mexico, on July 9 to July 11. Like many such Rotary-sponsored distributions, this was a district-wide effort, with 34 clubs involved.…
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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, succinctly summed up a successful wheelchair distribution in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. He vowed to return soon with even…
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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 purchasing 12 wheelchairs to donate to the Wheelchair Foundation in memory of Jean Shumway.…
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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 the lives of individuals in California, Oregon and Washington. At an event at…
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Board of Advisor, Ed McMahon Raises Funds for Israel
Jack Drury, President of the Southeast Region of the Wheelchair Foundation called on long time friend, Ed McMahon to help raise funds for containers to Israel. Working with the Florida office of the Jewish Foundation, Ed was the featured guest at the kickoff of the six month fund raiser. The first event raised enough for…
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Josh Burger Life Story
Hello. Many people have questions about me, Joshua Burger. Here’s my story: I was born December 4, 1990. I have a condition called Ateleosteogenesis Syndrome Type III. There are only a handful of cases recorded and four or five survivors in the world. When I was a 41/2-month-old fetus, ultrasound testing showed me to be…
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13-Year-Old Boy, Josh Burger, Raised Funds For 50 Wheelchairs
As a 4 ½ month old fetus Josh Burger’s parents were encouraged to abort him. Almost 14 years later Josh has overcome the odds and recently raised enough money to sponsor 50 wheelchairs. After receiving a special motorized wheelchair from the Rotary Club in Pleasanton, California, Josh was inspired by their kindness and generosity. He…
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BimmerWorld Racing Team for the Wheelchair Foundation
The following report was given by Seth Thomas, the driver of Bimmerworld Racing car #38: Hey Everyone. It has been a while since I last wrote a report on the racing season and all the events happening there. There has been a lot of development in both happenings with the team and the cars. We…
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A Wheelchair Distribution in Bogotá Colombia Was Able to Give Hope to Many
The Wheelchair Foundation partnering with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, distributed wheelchairs to Bogotá Colombia on June 22nd through the 25th. Because of the ongoing problems with landmines throughout Colombia, many soldiers as well as civilians are dealing with the everyday struggle of immobility. Thanks to the tireless commitment by the Church…
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Wheelchairs Were Distributed in Santiago, Chile Helping Those in Need
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints together with the Wheelchair Foundation helped bring mobility to the people of Santiago Chile. From June 6-7, the LDS Church worked to distribute wheelchairs throughout the city of Santiago to people who needed a wheelchair but could not afford one. The people of Santiago were extremely grateful…