This video features KNTV News Coverage of the Noah’s Bagels Press Event, in conjunction with the Contra Costa Professional Firefighters.
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This video features KTVU News Coverage of the Noah’s Bagels Press Event, in conjunction with the Contra Costa Professional Firefighters.
Noah’s Bagels, the Wheelchair Foundation and members of Contra Costa Firefighters Local 1230 gave hope, mobility and freedom to those less fortunate in Walnut Creek, CA during a wheelchair distribution and press event on Tuesday, March 15th.
Noah’s Bagels raised funds through its 81 stores in California, Oregon and Washington, which will provide over 650 wheelchairs to physically disabled individuals in these three states. Local firefighters in all three states are involved in the distribution, along with local organizations that assist the physically disabled.
On hand for the ceremony were representatives from the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, Marin Ventures and the Alameda County Medical Center. These organizations among others will help place the free wheelchairs into the hands of people in need of mobility but without the means to acquire a wheelchair.
Some front line firefighters in California estimate that up to 2/3 of their calls are medical related, and many of those people are without mobility. Now with the ability to get free wheelchairs for those people found in the course of duty, firefighters are able to help improve the quality of life for these people and feel great about it.
Wheelchair Foundation Director, Chris Lewis (son of Muscular Dystrophy Association National Chairman Jerry Lewis) hosted the event on the 15th. Since 1954 the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) has raised over $200 million for the fight against muscular dystrophy. During his tenure as the former president of Contra Costa Firefighters Local 1230, California Professional Firefighters (CPF) President Lou Paulson has forged a committed relationship with Chris Lewis and the Wheelchair Foundation over the last few years.
“These are good people doing good work, and it is a natural fit for us,” said CPF President Paulson. “Firefighters are exposed to people every day that are in need of mobility assistance, and we are very proud to be involved with the mission of the Wheelchair Foundation. We look forward to helping as many people as we can throughout North America, and being able to see lives of families changed in an immediate and positive way.”
Last June, the 81 Noah’s Bagels stores in California, Oregon and Washington kicked off a fund raising effort to provide free wheelchairs to people who need one but cannot afford one.
Noah’s presented a check for over $50,000 to the Wheelchair Foundation, which will provide more than 600 wheelchairs to physically disabled individuals in these three states. The wheelchairs will be distributed by front line firefighters through a partnership with California Professional Firefighters (CPF) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).
There will be a wheelchair distribution and press event Tuesday, March 15th at 11:00am in Walnut Creek at Scott’s Seafood Restaurant. Attendees will include representatives from Noah’s, front line firefighters, the Wheelchair Foundation and local organizations involved in assisting the physically disabled in our community.
“This year we have joined in partnership with The Wheelchair Foundation to help people without mobility in and around the neighborhoods where we do business,” said Dan Dominguez, Senior Vice President of Operations with Noah’s Bagels. “I am extremely proud of our employees who gave so much of themselves, and our fabulous customers who very generously supported this humanitarian effort.”
“As first responders, our firefighters understand the devastation caused by immobilizing injuries and also understand the meaning of commitment to our communities,” said Lou Paulson, President of California Professional Firefighters. “It is a privilege for us to be involved in an effort that will have such a profound impact on the quality of life for our neighbors.”
“We are very happy to have Noah’s joining our partnership to end immobility in our local communities,” said Wheelchair Foundation founder Kenneth Behring. “Working with us and the firefighters, Noahs’ dedication will make a difference to hundreds who need a wheelchair, but cannot afford one.”
The Wheelchair Foundation (www.wheelchairfoundation.org) has delivered over 300,000 wheelchairs to people in more than 130 countries in its first four years. Currently, up to 10,000 wheelchairs per month are being delivered worldwide. Each $75 donated sponsors the delivery of a wheelchair that would sell for over $500 in a medical supply store. Noah’s Bagels, (www.noahs.com) a part of the New World Restaurant Group, operates 81 company-owned and two licensed stores, largely in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.
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 the Blackhawk Automotive Museum in Danville, Noah’s Bagels presented a check for $45,000 to Wheelchair Foundation Founder Ken Behring. The money was collected as part of a June promotional fund-raising effort at all 81 Noah’s Bagels locations in the three western states. Thanks to the donation, 600 wheelchairs will be delivered to physically disabled individuals in these three states. The wheelchairs will be distributed by front line firefighters through a partnership with California Professional Firefighters (CPF) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
“This year we have joined in partnership with The Wheelchair Foundation to raise funds for people without mobility in and around the neighborhoods where we do business,” said Dan Dominguez, Senior Vice President of Operations with Noah’s Bagels. “I am extremely proud of our employees who gave so much of
themselves, and our fabulous customers who very generously supported this humanitarian effort.”
“We are very happy to have Noah’s joining our partnership to end immobility in our local communities,” said Wheelchair Foundation founder Kenneth Behring. “Working with us and the firefighters, Noahs’ dedication will make a difference to hundreds who need a wheelchair, but cannot afford one”
“As first responders, our firefighters understand the devastation caused by immobilizing injuries and also understand the meaning of commitment to our communities,” said Lou Paulson, President of California Professional Firefighters. “It is a privilege for us to be involved in an effort that will have such a profound impact on the quality of life for our neighbors.”
The Wheelchair Foundation (www.wheelchairfoundation.org) has delivered over 270,000 wheelchairs to people in more than 129 countries in its first four years. Currently, more than 10,000 wheelchairs per month are being delivered internationally. Each $75 donated sponsors the delivery of a wheelchair that would sell for over $500 in a medical supply store. Noah’s Bagels, (www.noahs.com) a part of the New World Restaurant Group, operates 83 company-owned and two licensed stores, largely in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.