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Giving The Gift of Mobility
Pleasanton students learn firsthand about worldwide need for wheelchairs by Glenn Wohltmann – This story first published in Pleasanton Weekly and PleasantonWeekly.com Dozens of Pleasanton elementary and middle school kids have a new perspective on what it means to be wheelchair bound. Schools teamed up with the Wheelchair Foundation to learn and to help…
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The Wheelchair Foundation: Giving Hope – Gaining Purpose
This article taken in it’s entirety and written by Jody Morgan appeared in both the Danville Today News as well as the Alamo Today. The Wheelchair Foundation has delivered nearly 920,000 wheelchairs in over 150 countries since its inception in 2000. As founder Kenneth Behring’s original goal of giving one million wheelchairs to disabled…
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Fundraising for Fiji
Fiji-born American helps bring mobility to native land.
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Rotary Clubs Bring Mobility to Mazatlan, Mexico
Rotarians and Interact Club students continue 11-year mission of helping those in need.
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In Memory of Jesse W. Devlyn, PDG District 4170
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of our dear friend and Rotarian Jesse W. Devlyn of Mexico.
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Brits Abroad Shanghai – Red, White, & Blue Charity Ball for Wheelchair Foundation
April 23, 2011 – Shanghai The Union Jacks were flying high in more ways than one at The Fairmont Peace Hotel in the Peace Hall Ballroom on Saturday Night at our Red White & Blue Ball. Ball-goers entered into the spirit of the occasion with an array of ball gowns and jackets, which amply qualified,…
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Rotarian Friendship: A Lasting Legacy
The Gift of Mobility By: Allison Meagher Paoli We all have a story. Actually, we all have many stories; some are happy and some are not, some are of struggle and hardship, and some are inspirational stories of triumph. This narrative is a combination of each of these elements. It is my honor and privilege…
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Our Continuing Efforts to Help Haiti
A year has passed since the catastrophic Haitian Earthquake and the need for wheelchairs still remains high – but the Wheelchair Foundation has more on the way.
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Chilean Rotarians Find Road to Purpose
Chilean Rotarians find Road to Purpose amidst the ashes of their home.
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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…