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Imagine setting out for a day's work, not knowing it would be the last time you'd walk. That was Michael's reality after an accident on his way to work on a banana farm in Costa Rica left him paralyzed—but Michael's spirit remained unbroken.Determined to make the most of his situation, Michael pursued his education at night and earned money by cutting hair. Using a makeshift wheelchair put together from planks of wood, he maintained some mobility, though it was far from ideal and risked further injury.Learning about his needs, our local distribution partner, the Do It Foundation - Costa Rica , stepped in to provide Michael with a properly fitted GEN_3 wheelchair. With this new wheelchair, he can comfortably attend night classes and continue his barber work without the previous risks.Michael’s resilience shines through his smile as he says, "Thank you for giving me a better quality of life." His aspirations are high as he aims to earn a diploma and secure an office job, proving that with the right support, anything is possible.
November is National Gratitude Month!Here's what we are grateful for:You! Including all of our -Wheelchair recipients and their families-Supporters-Distribution partners-VolunteersWhat are you grateful for this season? Let us know in the comments!#NationalGratitudeMonth #grateful #gratitude #gratefulness
Today is the last day to help us win! We’re finalists for the Anthem Awards in not one, but TWO categories! Here’s how you can vote on the Community Voice Award for both:1—Fundraising Category: Vote for Move for Mobility Find our entry titled, "A Worldwide Collaboration to Provide Wheelchairs to People with Disabilities" - celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/humanitarian-action-services/fundraising-categories...2—Awareness Category: Vote for Don’s AARP StoryFind our entry titled, "This Engineer’s Vision: A Wheelchair for Those in Need"- celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/humanitarian-action-services/awareness-categories/n...👏 Click the "celebrate" button to vote.📧 You'll need to create an account and confirm your email to make your vote count.Voting closes today!Your support means the world to us and to those we serve. Let’s win this together!Special thanks to Invacare Corporation and Invacare Europe for helping make this possible.
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Today, we want to say a quick thank you to occupational therapists all over the world who play a crucial role in empowering individuals through mobility training and wheelchair safety.At Free Wheelchair Mission, OTs make a vital impact through ensuring our wheelchair recipients are equipped with essential skills. From guiding individuals on how to navigate different terrains to teaching critical safety techniques for transferring in and out of their wheelchairs—they help prevent pressure sores and promote long-term mobility health, making life-transforming differences every day.Thank you, occupational therapists, for your unwavering commitment to transforming lives through mobility! #WorldOTDay #WorldOccupationalTherapyDay #OccupationalTherapist
Only 6 more days to vote! We’re finalists for the Anthem Awards in not one, but TWO categories! Here’s how you can vote on the Community Voice Award for both:1—Fundraising Category: Vote for Move for Mobility Find our entry titled, "A Worldwide Collaboration to Provide Wheelchairs to People with Disabilities" - celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/humanitarian-action-services/fundraising-categories...2—Awareness Category: Vote for Don’s AARP StoryFind our entry titled, "This Engineer’s Vision: A Wheelchair for Those in Need"- celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/humanitarian-action-services/awareness-categories/n...👏 Click the "celebrate" button to vote.📧 You'll need to create an account and confirm your email to make your vote count.Voting closes October 31st!Your support means the world to us and to those we serve. Let’s win this together!