Richard, 10, lives with his mother and father in an urban neighborhood west of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, he faces daily challenges, including a valve in his head to manage fluid buildup. Yet, Richard’s resilience shines through, supported by his loving parents.

His father, Román, wants the best for his son and dreams of a day when Richard will walk. This dream came one step closer when Richard received a new GEN_3 wheelchair, which enables Richard to attend physical therapy sessions. Determined to learn and grow, he also uses the wheelchair to attend a school for people living with disabilities.

Richard, who has an uncanny ability to immediately repeat words and phrases he hears in another language, hopes to learn English and perhaps become a translator someday.

Richard’s story is a testament to the transformative power of support and love. But it also highlights the critical role that resources play in the lives of individuals like him.

Barry Resnick (photo below, left), a longtime supporter of Free Wheelchair Mission, was with me when we delivered a new wheelchair to Richard. Over the years, Barry and his wife, Meryl, have generously provided mobility to thousands of individuals living with disabilities in developing countries.

But that’s not the only way they have gotten involved. Barry, an attorney, has provided legal counsel to Free Wheelchair Mission and was instrumental in setting us up as a 501(c)(3) organization.

Barry and Meryl have also chosen to leave a Legacy Gift that will transform even more lives in the future.

Barry Resnick (left, with Richard) has designated Legacy Gifts to provide mobility for years to come.
“We’ve seen firsthand how the gift of a wheelchair changes and improves the lives of people with mobility challenges,” said Meryl. “It is our wish to help ensure that Free Wheelchair Mission has the funding necessary to continue this work after our passing with a legacy donation.”

With Legacy Giving, you can offer mobility, hope, and independence to individuals with disabilities in developing countries for years to come, all without altering your current finances or family security.

To learn more about the range of Legacy Giving options, please visit FreeWheelchairMission.org/legacy.