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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…