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176
Wheelchairs
Distributed Per Day
1,417,512
Wheelchairs
Distributed To Date
95
Countries Distributed
Wheelchairs Worldwide
Our CEO, Nuka Solomon , had a chance to share with Voyagela about her story, how she found her way to Free Wheelchair Mission, and her heart for an impactful career.![]()
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Today we’d like to introduce you to Nuka Solomon. Nuka Solomon Nuka, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin? Ever since I was young, I desir...
It's our anniversary today!![]()
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Take a walk with us down memory lane as we take a look at our history—where we started and where we are now (in order of pictures).![]()
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1999—Our founder, Don, develops the now-retired GEN_1 wheelchair, building 100 units in his garage.![]()
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2001—Free Wheelchair Mission is established, and our first wheelchair is given away in Chennai, India to a girl named Lotus Blossom.![]()
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2002—Our very first container of now-retired GEN_1 wheelchairs are shipped to Angola in Africa.![]()
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2004—We host our first annual "Miracle of Mobility" fundraising event in Irvine.![]()
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2009—We launch our GEN_2 wheelchair, adding new size options.![]()
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2011—Our 500,000th wheelchair is given away during our 10-year anniversary.![]()
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2014—We launch our GEN_3 Wheelchair that folds, allowing users to be even more mobile in their communities.![]()
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2017—We gave away our one-millionth wheelchair to a girl named Flor in Peru.![]()
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2018—A revolutionary test track is engineered and installed at our headquarters to simulate the conditions of roads in developing countries. We named it LOTUS after Lotus Blossom, our first recipient.![]()
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2024—We have given over 1.4 million wheelchairs to people in 95 countries around the world at no cost to them.
When Tom Lasken and Alisson Rosales heard about our annual Move for Mobility, they knew they had what it took to make a significant impact.![]()
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Ali is a gym owner, and Tom is a member of her gym. Together, they planned a Spartan-inspired obstacle course as a Move for Mobility fundraiser with her Fit Body Boot Camp, Rancho Santa Margarita.![]()
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Thanks to the efforts of all who participated, hundreds of lives were transformed with the gift of new wheelchairs!![]()
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For the past two years, their gym has participated in Move for Mobility and have given over 400 wheelchairs to people who need them!![]()
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This is one example out of hundreds, to inspire you to get out and Move for Mobility! Sign up for free today at www.freewheelchairmission.org/moveformobility/.![]()
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#moveformobility2024 #MoveForMobility #mfm2024
Last month our Mobilizers sent 488 wheelchairs to...![]()
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The Dominican Republic!![]()
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A fresh container of brand-new wheelchairs arrived on March 29th to our distribution partner, El Buen Samaritano.![]()
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Our Mobilizers are an essential group of donors that give on a recurring, monthly basis through our Mobilize program.![]()
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With their help, we are able to consistently deliver wheelchairs to developing countries that need them the most.![]()
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Interested in joining Mobilize? Visit www.freewheelchairmission.org/mobilize/ to learn more!![]()
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#mobilizemonthly #Mobilizers #monthlygiving #RecurringGiving
Last year, hundreds of people around the country participated in our annual Move for Mobility! Scroll to see the many ways people like you got moving to fundraise wheelchairs for people with disabilities.![]()
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This year, we are looking for even more to join us! If you're passionate about getting active and transforming lives while you do it, look no further than Move for Mobility 2024!![]()
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Run, walk, hike, roll, swim, jump, bike, or do any other activities of your choice while raising funds to provide wheelchairs for people with disabilities in developing countries.![]()
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Sign up for FREE and set up your personal fundraising page today at: www.freewheelchairmission.org/moveformobility/![]()
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#moveformobility2024 #MoveForMobility #mfm2024
