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Italian Cajun Wine For Wheels Party
Andy & Jackie Duhon invite you to a Italian Cajun Wine for Wheels Party at their home in Garland, Texas. For additional information call Jackie at (214) 883-8410. What happens when you get an Italian to host a party? Fun! Get together with friends for an evening, and at the same time positively change someone’s…
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A Letter From Charles R. Cook from the Rotary Club of Soldotna, AK
On behalf of the Masaya, Nicaragua; Soldotna Alaska, Foster City California, and Marion N.C. Rotary Clubs we would like to thank The Wheelchair Foundation for their commitment to provide Wheelchairs to the world. This successful project could not have happened without everyone working together! This project included an eight member team from Soldotna, Alaska Rotary…
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Make Buildings Accessible To The Challenged
The Vice-President, Mr John Dramani Mahama, has directed institutions responsible for issuing permits for public buildings not to do so for buildings that are not designed to make them accessible to the physically challenged. He said although the Disability Law had been promulgated, permits were still issued on buildings which had disregarded the needs…
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East Bay Regional Park District Begins New Online Series Adventures with Wheelchair Hiker/Motivational Speaker, Bob Coomber
Oakland, CA – The East Bay Regional Park District has partnered with wheelchair hiker and motivational speaker Bob Coomber, aka 4WheelBob, to provide an online hiking series geared toward accessible hiking trails, titled “Adventures with 4WheelBob.” Coomber will profile flat or slightly graded trails in the East Bay Regional Park District that can accommodate wheelchairs,…
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East Bay foundation gives the gift of mobility
DANVILLE, CA (KGO) — A wheelchair can mean the difference between being bed-ridden or leading a productive life. But in many parts of the world, cost keeps them out of the hands of people who need them. One East Bay charity is hoping to make a difference two wheels at a time. On the island…
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Get inspired by 4Wheel Bob!
Now that winter is winding down, BCC team member Bob Coomber is getting us motivated to get out there on the bike or any other human-powered contraption on wheels. In fact, affectionately known as “4Wheel Bob,” Bob uses a wheelchair to get around. After acquiring juvenile diabetes in his early 20’s, Bob struggled with leg,…
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Wheelchairs for Haiti
Our District has a long and proud history as a strong supporter of the Wheelchair Foundation since its inception in the year 2000. The tragic earthquake in Haiti has created an enormous need for wheelchairs in that country for the many survivors who have now become amputees, or have suffered injuries which has taken away…
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Plane to Haiti 3/17/2010 – Joe Hackman on Blog Talk Radio
Jeff Behring of the Wheelchair Foundation and Glenn Perry will discuss their trip to Haiti on the “Plane to Haiti” program. Upcoming Show: 3/17/2010 @ 7:30 PM SOURCE: Blog Talk Radio
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Prayer of the Children: Giving Haiti Hope Charity Poster Fundraiser
David Archuleta Prayer of the Children Charity Poster -Created to raise funds for help Plane To Haiti – Jennifer Barry UPDATE 1: Proceeds of 150 dollars already sent to Wheelchair foundation for purchase of a wheelchair. WF has matched this so David’s fans have helped to purchase 2 wheelchairs. UPDATE 2: Check below for a…