Greetings and Happy Friday!

July 22, 2005

Here are highlights from the past week:

  • July 26 is our biggest big day, our Magic of Mobility Event. Our distribution partners are praying for success. Here is a prayer from Eric Chu of World Relief in the Sudan:

    We pray for wheelchairs on July 26 on behalf of the people in Southern Sudan. Your contributions will not only enable disabled children to go to school, or grant dignity to a crippled mother, but expand the hope that Southern Sudanese have with the onset of long-awaited peace. We thank God for all of you.

  • I had a fantastic meeting with President Bush in the Oval Office. He said it is organizations like ours that makes America the great country it is.

    • This week’s story is about William of Ayacucho, Peru. He will tell his own story next week at July 26 event. Please come to meet him! William in his new wheelchair

    I have a total of thirteen siblings. My father deserted us, so I took on the role as the bread winner in the family. I worked many jobs, until an accident happened, and my life was turned upside down. I broke my spine and I will never walk again.

    Life after the accident was miserable. I had no way to get around and felt frustrated because I was incapable of supporting my family. I couldn’t even meet my personal needs. Most of my days were spent inside my house. I felt worthless.

    When I heard that wheelchairs would be donated in our city, I almost didn’t want to hope. Pushing past my doubts, I signed up. When the day came, my heart pounded, I wanted it so badly. When they said my name, a feeling of hope washed over me - a hope that I hadn’t felt since the accident.

    Your wheelchair gave me a sense of liberty. I realized there are opportunities for individuals with a handicap. For example, I can play sports like basketball. I compete in several different wheelchair races. I have made many friends and I am able to help other handicapped individuals. I am so thankful to God for blessing me, and for the Free Wheelchair Mission for giving a gift that has truly changed my life, forever.