This audio clip is taken from CBC Radio on the Morning Edition. The story features Craig Lenz and Eddie Mwunvaneza, who are raising money to send wheelchairs to Rwanda.
Getting around in a wheelchair is difficult. But in Rwanda, wheelchairs are nowhere to be found. Listen to two men working to change that, and find out how to donate a wheelchair.
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Craig Lenz and Eddie Mwunvaneza are working with Wheelchair Foundation Canada to make a difference for the physically disabled people of Rwanda. Each wheelchair costs $110 – already 280 Saskatchewan sponsored chairs are on their way to Rwanda. You can reach Craig at 537-9640.
Hello,
I will be traveling to Kigali, Rwanda on September 15th from the U.S. I am currently a full time wheel chair user. I am planning myvtrip and would like to know where I can rent or buy a manual wheelchair in case mine gets broken or lost by the airline. I would also be interested in renting a rolling shower/commode chair. Any assistance is appreciated.
Thank you,
Jami Woods
Hello. Wheelchair Foundation is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides wheelchairs on a permanent need basis for those that may not have access or necessary funds to acquire one. We do not have the infrastructure or a program for temporary or rental usage. Thank you for contacting us.
Hello, I am based in Rwanda, I have been supporting in-patients’ in the district hospitals particularly Rubavu and Karongi district hospitals with wheel chairs’ in a small way. I would like to know how we can work together.
Please send an email with your contact information and request to
in**@wh******************.org
and one of our team members will assist you from there. Thank you, Wheelchair Foundation.