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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…

  • 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…

  • A Distribution to Africa Changes Lives

    The Safari for Mobility held at the Blackhawk Auto Museum earlier this year was a smashing success.  Thanks to generous participants, funds were raised to sponsor 14 containers of wheelchairs, which will be delivered to different parts of Africa. The Wheelchair Foundation has teamed up with the Conservation Foundation Trust of Tanzania to ensure timely…

  • BimmerWorld Racing Team and Wheelchair Foundation team up to provide mobility

    The BimmerWorld Racing Team and the Wheelchair Foundation are teaming up for the remainder of the 2004 SPEED World Challenge Touring Car race season in an effort to both increase awareness and provide monetary support to further the Wheelchair Foundation’s effort.  The Wheelchair Foundation is a nonprofit organization leading an international effort to create awareness…

  • Hope is Delivered to Cambodia

    October 27, 2003, was a special day in Cambodia.  Contributions from the Wheelchair Foundation Organization and Latter-day Saint Charities provided 500 wheelchairs to the Cambodian Red Cross.  A program was held to honor some of these recipients.  Elder Daryl Garn, 2nd Counselor in the Asia Area Presidency, Sister Hughes, 1st Counselor in the General Relief…

  • The Wheelchair Foundation and Noah's Bagels Team Up to Fight Immobility

    Walnut Creek, California – The Wheelchair Foundation is delivering over 10,000 new wheelchairs per month to people with physical disabilities around the world, and joined efforts today with Noah’s Bagels to raise awareness for physically disabled people around the world who need a wheelchair but cannot afford one. For the month of June, all 81…

  • Book a Cruise or Resort Vacation During May and a Wheelchair Will be Donated to a Child in Need in Your Name!

    As a result of allowing Sawtelle Travel Service & Cruise Desk (Since 1946) the privilege of planning your vacation, a wheelchair will be donated to a child in need somewhere in the world. In addition to a great vacation at a special value you’ll also receive a picture of the child enjoying the freedom of…

  • Wheelchair Foundation Founder Kenneth E. Behring Appears on Hour of Power

    Kenneth E. Behring, philanthropist and founder of the non-profit Wheelchair Foundation, appeared April 18 for the second time with Reverend Robert A. Schuller on the television program “Hour of Power,” broadcast from the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA. Mr. Behring first met Reverend Schuller a year ago when he visited the Crystal Cathedral. The…

  • A Ship of Hope Is On Its Way To Turkey

    The “Ship of Hope” is about to deliver its long-awaited cargo. The vessel will be carrying 280 wheelchairs to be distributed to disabled people of southeast Turkey. This noble venture is the final culmination of the dreams of two women: an American, Jeni Grossman of Phoenix, Arizona, and her Turkish-American counter-part, Meltem Birkegren of Ft.…

  • Saudis Are Naturally Philanthropic: Behring

    “Saudi Arabia is a longtime friend of the United States, and the countries could cooperate with each other to help the disabled people in the Middle East,” said Kenneth E. Behring, president of the US-based Wheelchair Foundation. Behring, who is on a tour of the region, added that Saudi Arabia occupies a strategic location in…