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# Free Wheelchair Mission

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- [A New Wheelchair Changes Life for Grace in Kenya](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-new-wheelchair-changes-life-for-grace-in-kenya/) - Grace outgrew her wheelchair, leaving her mother to carry her everywhere. A new wheelchair in Kenya brings freedom, relief, and renewed hope.
- [A Life Transformed in Nepal](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-life-transformed-in-nepal/) - A life transformed in Nepal: Meet Babita, whose wheelchair helped her overcome barriers, launch a tailoring business, and build an independent future.
- [A New Path for Augusto](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-new-path-for-augusto/) - Augusto is 19 years old and lives with his family in a modest, one-story home in Guatemala that is made of cinder blocks and concrete floors. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and cannot walk independently. His mother, Rosario, and his two siblings take turns caring for him. Ever since Augusto’s father passed away, Rosario
- [“Brilliant and Intelligent”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/brilliant-and-intelligent/) - John, a 15-year-old in Kenya with cerebral palsy, receives a fitted wheelchair—making school possible again and restoring his confidence.
- [Yanetsili’s Story](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/yanetsili-story/) - Yanetsili is 10 years old and lives in a part of Colombia long marked by conflict, poverty, and neglect. She lives with her mother, Naura, and her little brother. Her father has been gone for years. Naura carries the full weight of caring for her children alone. And for many years, she literally carried Yanetsili.
- [A Chance Encounter Changed His Life](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-chance-encounter-changed-his-life/) - José Antonio, a 52-year-old in El Salvador, has no family and lives alone. He cannot walk due to a disability affecting his legs. To pay his monthly rent, he spends his days in the main plaza of his town, pulling himself across the rough pavement, quietly hoping that someone would stop and help. A vision
- [Tihealia's Story](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/tihealias-story/) - Tihealia's story changed twice: first, when she lost both parents, then at the age of 13, when scoliosis affected her ability to walk.
- [Ricardo's Story](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/ricardos-story/) - Ricardo's story: In the Guatemalan highlands, Ricardo faces life after a spinal injury, finding support, hope, and renewed mobility.
- [14 Adaptive Wheelchair Costume Ideas for Kids on Halloween](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/blog-post/14-adaptive-wheelchair-costume-ideas-for-kids-on-halloween/) - It’s not always easy to find adaptive wheelchair costume ideas for kids with disabilities, but here are some wonderful options that are festive and fun!
- [“More Brilliant”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/rei-story/) - Rei, a 13-year-old in Kenya, was born with cerebral palsy and has faced mobility challenges since birth. He is the eldest of three siblings, living with their mother on the outskirts of Nairobi. For years, Rei used an old wheelchair provided by his church. It was too small and uncomfortable, so at school, he often
- [The (Birthday) Gift of Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/mirella-birthday-gift-of-mobility/) - Mirella lost her mobility after an amputation caused by diabetes. She had been borrowing a wheelchair, but never had one of her own—until the day we arrived.
- [23 Books about Disability to Read with Your Family](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/blog-post/books-disability/) - Take a break from the screen! Between online meetings, classes, and Zoom calls, looking at a screen can be exhausting. Instead, check out this list of family-friendly books about disability for all ages. These books provide a unique insight into the lives of people with disabilities and are perfect to read as a family! 1. Miracle
- [Freedom to Dream Again](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/freedom-to-dream-again/) - Eshetu, a 42-year-old husband, father, and former teacher, spent two decades shaping young minds in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He was known for his dedication to education and his love for his students. But five years ago, a tumor at the base of his neck turned his world upside down. Complications from surgery left him with
- [Thandisizwe's Story](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/thandisizwe-story/) - For years, Thandisizwe (20, South Africa) relied on a borrowed wheelchair that he outgrew. He was then forcedto crawl just to get around.
- [Meet Daniela in Guatemala](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/meet-daniela-in-guatemala/) - Meet Daniela in Guatemala. Without a wheelchair, attending school was beyond her reach, so instead, she would stay home with her mother, Marisol.
- [You Put a Smile on His Face](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/you-put-a-smile-on-his-face/) - Frank was born with muscular dystrophy and had to use a wooden stick to help him walk. He couldn’t travel far, though, and had to be carried longer distances.
- [Meet Jane in Kenya](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/meet-jane-in-kenya/) - Jane in Kenya was born with spina bifida, a condition that affects her ability to walk. Without a wheelchair, everyday life was a struggle.
- [“The First Time Catherine Smiled”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/catherine-story/) - Catherine (59) lives in rural Kenya. When a stroke left her paralyzed, her husband became her primary caregiver and would carry her wherever she needed to go.
- [Raiza’s Story](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/raizas-story/) - Raiza's story is one of resilience and determination, overcoming polio with grace, running a home business, and proving that true limits are only in the mind.
- [FREE WHEELCHAIR MISSION ANNOUNCES NEW BOOK FROM FOUNDER DON SCHOENDORFER](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/press-release/new-book-miracle-wheels/) - Free Wheelchair Mission, a humanitarian, faith-based nonprofit, has announced that a new book written by its President and Founder, Don Schoendorfer.
- [14 Movies to Watch at Home with Disability Themes (UPDATED 12.09.2024)](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/blog-post/movies-to-watch-at-home-disabilities/) - Out of streaming shows and movies to watch? Here's a playlist of heartwarming features and documentaries with themes or characters with disabilities.
- [Lianni's Story](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/lianni-story/) - Meet Lianni, a 12-year-old in Colombia who was born with spina bifida. Her family does not have the means to seek the specialized care that she needs.
- [A Family Transformed in Thailand](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-family-transformed-in-thailand/) - Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, including our board members, supporters, churches, and distribution partners in the region. We are also keeping in our prayers those impacted by the severe flooding in Thailand and Vietnam. "This flooding is the worst on record and has affected hundreds of
- [Hope for the Next Generation](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/hope-for-the-next-generation/) - 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
- [Embracing Independence](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/carlos-story/) - Carlos was working on a construction site when he fell, breaking his spine in three places and sustaining severe injuries that left him with paraplegia.
- [Seeking Refuge in Thailand](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/seeking-refuge-in-thailand/) - Ta's family was seeking refuge in Thailand when tragedy struck. First, her father passed away. Then, a traffic collision crushed her leg, leaving her in need...
- [A Second Chance](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-second-chance/) - As José (24, Costa Rica) was on his way to work, a traffic accident nearly claimed his life and caused the loss of his left arm and leg.
- [Eugene's Story](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/eugenes-story/) - Earlier this spring, a team embarked on a vision trip to Kenya to distribute wheelchairs with our local partner, the Walkabout Foundation. Over the course of three days, they gave away 53 new wheelchairs to people with disabilities, including a young man named Eugene who was carried to a distribution event by his mother. Eugene
- [Three Exercises in a Wheelchair Everyone Can Do](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/blog-post/exercises-in-a-wheelchair-everyone-can-do/) - Whether you're a wheelchair user or simply looking for inclusive fitness ideas, these exercises in a wheelchair are tailored to enhance strength and mobility.
- [Independence Multiplied](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/independence-multiplied/) - Ghetha's story, from Haiti, shows how the gift of one wheelchair can result in independence multiplied for family members as well as individuals.
- [Freeing a Family](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/freeing-a-family/) - The gift of mobility is freeing a family in Kenya. Ian, 7, has cerebral palsy and is cared for by his single mother, who also lives with a disability.
- [An Answer to Prayers](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/an-answer-to-prayers/) - Mukasa (35, Uganda) was abandoned after he lost mobility and prayed desperately for God to help. An answer to prayers came, thanks to the generosity of others.
- [“I Can’t Lose Hope”—a Story from Brazil](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/i-cant-lose-hope-a-story-from-brazil/) - Ciene, a 27-year-old indigenous woman in a remote village in Brazil, lost her leg when complications from diabetes led to gangrene that threatened her life.
- [Your Guide to Respectful Language about Disabilities](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/blog-post/your-guide-to-respectful-language-about-disabilities/) - Words hold great power. That’s why we have compiled some valuable tips in this guide to respectful language about disabilities.
- [An Enduring Love](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/an-enduring-love/) - Felix lost mobility to a stroke four years ago. His wife of 61 years, Melody, has never left his side, serving as his caregiver and even carrying him sometimes.
- [Lebohang’s Story](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/lebohangs-story/) - When Lebohang (13, South Africa) finally received his new wheelchair, he exclaimed, “Keep it up and please do not end with us. Help many others!”
- [Expanding Her Dreams](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/expanding-her-dreams/) - Nicauros once dreamt of simply leaving the house. Now, the gift of mobility is expanding her dreams: she wants to finish school and open her own small business.
- [Milka’s Story](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/milkas-story/) - Milka (19, Guatemala) lives with spastic cerebral palsy, which hinders her mobility. She needed a wheelchair, but her family could not afford one.
- [Anh and Her “Best Friend”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/anh-story/) - Anh and her “best friend” live in Vietnam. Anh's intelligence, friendly nature, and athletic prowess earned her the admiration of teachers and friends alike.
- [Martire's Story](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/martire/) - Martire (26) was left paralyzed by spinal cord injuries sustained in an accident. He fell into deep despair when his wife abandoned him and their young son.
- [Lifted to Safety](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/emmanuel-in-kenya/) - 9-year-old Emmanuel in Kenya cannot walk. His parents would often leave him on a sheet on the ground to keep him from falling while they worked the fields.
- [Richanderson’s Story](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/richanderson-story/) - I’ll never forget meeting Richanderson, a brave and sweet seven-year-old boy. It was during an expedition to deliver wheelchairs to indigenous people living with disabilities in some of Brazil’s most remote villages. Meeting Richanderson at his indigenous village in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Richanderson’s life has been full of challenges. Born prematurely, he was
- [“Safe and Respectable”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/davids-story/) - David (19, Peru) lost mobility when he was shot in a robbery. His parents could not afford a wheelchair, leaving him to crawl or be carried to get places.
- [Forced to Crawl](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/forced-to-crawl/) - Robert (50, Uganda) has never been able to walk and has been forced to crawl his entire life. He earns money on the docks by carrying luggage on his back.
- [The Support Nancy Needed](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/nancy-story/) - Nancy (10, Kenya) was born with spina bifida, a condition in which the spine and spinal cord do not form properly in the wom. She has never been able to walk.
- [Hope After Darkness](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/hope-after-darkness/) - On this Good Friday, as we reflect on the darkness that came before the hope, joy, and new life of Easter, the story of a man named Godfrey comes to mind.
- [A Gift for Gift](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/gift-for-gift/) - Gift was born with no hands or feet. In 2016, her family fled from their home in South Sudan, making their way to a refugee camp in neighboring Uganda.
- [“So Excited”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/so-excited/) - This story comes to you from a team at Right at Home, a Nebraska-based company that has been partnering with Free Wheelchair Mission since 2017. In late 2019, just months before travel restrictions imposed by the pandemic, a team from Right at Home embarked on a vision trip to distribute wheelchairs in Ecuador. They shared
- [“Help More People Like Us”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/help-more-people-like-us/) - Irene is a 29-year-old woman in South Africa. She was born with a disability, which could often a source of shame for her when she was younger. Due to lingering superstitions and misconceptions, some members of the community saw disability as a curse, leading them to shun her. “Life has been hard,” she confessed, “and
- [Lifting Up Hope](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/nicasio-story/) - Nicasio (58, Dominican Republic) used to work hard as a farmer but had to stop when complications from diabetes led to the amputation of his left leg.
- [Irum’s Story](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/irum-story/) - Irum, a 28-year-old in Pakistan, lost mobility to a childhood bout with an undiagnosed illness. After her parents passed away, her siblings took care of her
- [Freed from Confinement](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/daniel-story/) - Daniel, 32, was once a high school teacher in Ghana. During a visit to the western part of the country, Daniel slipped and fell from some high rocks, sustaining a spinal cord injury that resulted in paralysis. Daniel has been unable to walk ever since. He was also unable to continue his job because he could no
- [Free Wheelchair Mission Welcomes Finance Leader to Board of Directors](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/blog-post/mark-hedstrom-joins-board/) - Mark Hedstrom brings more than 40 years of experience in the financial sector, having served as Executive Vice President, CFO, and COO at various companies.
- [Inspired to Leave a Legacy](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/wendys-story/) - Wendy Isbell first learned about Free Wheelchair Mission about 20 years ago, through a friend who was volunteering to procure donated items for a silent auction benefitting our work. “Since then,” Wendy told us, “by countless ‘coincidences’ and inspiring stories of people getting off the ground and into wheelchairs, it has become clear to me
- [Free Wheelchair Mission Raises $1.92 Million with Miracle of Mobility Live Events](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/2022_miracle_pr/) - Fundraising from in-person and livestream events will provide more than 20,000 wheelchairs to those living with disabilities in developing countries IRVINE, CA, USA, July 27, 2022 / -- Free Wheelchair Mission, a nonprofit based in Irvine, California, hosted its annual Miracle of Mobility Live, presented by Advisors Mortgage, LLC. On July 21, the event was held in
- [You Helped Make this Happen in May 2022](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/may-2022-highlights/) - Wheelchair Arrivals May 2022 Your generosity sent six containers of wheelchairs to Chile, Haiti, and Yemen, where new wheelchairs will be provided to 3,022 people. More containers are en route to Kenya, Rwanda, the Philippines, Uganda, and Vietnam. Our Founder Visits Vietnam May 3-14 Free Wheelchair Mission Founder and President Don Schoendorfer (above, left) traveled
- [“A Better Quality of Life”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/michael-story/) - Michael had no idea he’d be taking his last few steps when he got out of bed that morning. He earned a living as a day laborer on a banana farm in Costa Rica and was on his way to work, riding in the back of a pickup truck, when another vehicle slammed into it. The impact sent
- [“I Don’t Need to Be Helped Anymore”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/kaley-story/) - Kaley Tamang is a 55-year-old man who lives with his wife, Kali, and his father in the mountains of Nepal. Together, they earn a living by operating a small grocery stand. When he was 29 years old, Kaley suffered a stroke that left him unable to feel anything on the right side of his body. His
- [“A Huge Positive Impact”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/impact-in-haiti/) - When a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti last August, Free Wheelchair Mission set out to send 2,500 wheelchairs to Haiti, and you responded.
- [“I Am Able to Accomplish More”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/peter-story/) - Peter (30) was working as a mason in Kenya when he fell three stories, sustaining a spinal cord injury that caused paralysis of his lower body.
- [Two-Way Transformation](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/two-way-transformation/) - “How would you like to change someone’s life forever?” asks longtime supporter Nanette. “How about changing an entire family’s life without even leaving your home?”
- [“Not on the Ground”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/mahmoud-story/) - Mahmoud lives with cerebral palsy. Without a wheelchair, he would have to crawl to get from place to place, causing skin irritation and joint pain in his knees.
- [Keep Ukraine in Prayer](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/pray-for-ukraine/) - Would you keep in prayer all who are affected by the developments unfolding in Ukraine, including our former distribution partners? Over the years, Free Wheelchair Mission has distributed nearly 16,000 wheelchairs in Ukraine through organizations including Mission Eurasia, which was still giving away wheelchairs from our last shipment to them but has had to pause
- [A Legacy of Giving](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/sharons-story/) - Sharon Lewis has been a faithful supporter of Free Wheelchair Mission since 2010. Over the past 12 years, Sharon has helped raise funds to provide thousands of new wheelchairs to individuals in need in developing countries. Sharon also helps to raise awareness of our mission through participation in events like Miracle of Mobility and the
- [Peace of Mind](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/peace-of-mind/) - Last year, Thanh suffered a stroke that left him with paralysis on his right side. He can no longer speak, and he is barely able to swallow food anymore.
- [A Life Transformed, Forever](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/kwezi-story/) - Not only did Kwezi face challenges with mobility, but he also had to deal with the stigma—in some parts of Uganda, disability is seen as a curse.
- [Providing New Opportunities](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/quynh-story/) - Quynh is a 19-year-old who lives in Vietnam. She has never been able to stand or walk because of a congenital condition. Her father cannot walk, either. Without mobility, Quynh would often crawl on the ground to get from place to place. Her family tried their best to provide her with an education, but without
- [COVID-19 Precautions for Wheelchair Users](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/blog-post/covid-19-precautions-for-wheelchair-users/) - When it comes to COVID-19 and its new variants, wheelchair users in the developing world should take special precautions in order to follow guidelines on hand-washing and social distancing. For that reason, we have gathered resources and created this info sheet for our wheelchair recipients. (Wheelchair illustrations courtesy of Beneficial Designs.) COVID-19 and its variants
- [Hidden Surprise](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/miguel-story/) - Meet Miguel, a 22-year-old who lives with his sister and mother in Nicaragua. He was named in honor of his father, who supported the family as a farmer. One afternoon, his mother Juana found little Miguel convulsing on the ground, suffering from a high fever. Overwhelmed with desperation, Juana picked him up and started walking for
- [Free Wheelchair Mission Appoints Two New Members to Board of Directors](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/press-release/new-board-members/) - IRVINE, CA, October 18, 2021 - Free Wheelchair Mission, a faith-based, humanitarian, nonprofit organization that has distributed 1.3 million wheelchairs in 94 developing countries around the world, welcomes Felix Lin, CFA, and Sefakor Komabu-Pomeyie, PhD, to its board of directors. "Felix Lin and Dr. Komabu-Pomeyie each bring a wealth of experience and a passion for
- [Why Shipping Costs are Rising](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/blog-post/shipping/) - The COVID outbreak has caused shipping costs to skyrocket, reaching unprecedented levels that are not likely to subside anytime soon. Here’s why.
- [“Waiting and Trusting”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/dorcas-story/) - Dorcas has lived with a disability for most of her life. Without mobility, she would need help from her mother and younger brothers to get from place to place.
- [Supply Chain Challenges](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/blog-post/supply-chain/) - A worldwide disruption in the supply chain has resulted in a shortage of many items at local stores, along with challenges to the work we do providing mobility.
- [Determined to Overcome the Pain](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/determined-to-overcome-the-pain/) - Last year, when I traveled to Peru with a film crew from The Visionaries, we were introduced to a young woman named Maleny. Maleny, 26, loves children. She had been working at her dream job, teaching 1st through 6th graders at an elementary school in Lima, when a mysterious, agonizing pain seized her body. Unable
- [Beyond Happy](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/zaid_story/) - When Zaid was 10 months old, he suffered a stomach infection that spurred an illness that progressively weakened his muscles, costing him his mobility.
- [Wheelchairs for Alfonso and His Dad](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/alfonso-and-dad/) - Alfonso and Sergio are members of Nicaragua's Miskito indigenous community, many of whom make a living by freediving for lobsters. It's dangerous work.
- [Urgent Needs in Haiti](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/urgent-needs-in-haiti/) - With our long history and special connection with the people of Haiti, it has been heartbreaking to see the devastation caused by the August 14, 2021earthquake.
- [Disaster Strikes Again](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/blog-post/haiti-earthquake/) - Please pray for Haiti, a country already devastated by the pandemic, political upheaval, and economic hardships, which was hit by a 7.2 earthquake on August 14.
- [“How Would My Life Be Without This?”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/rucogoza-story/) - “How would my life be without this wheelchair support?" said Rucogoza (45, Rwanda). "Now... I’m feeling included in society more than before!"
- [Pray for Haiti](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/pray-for-haiti/) - Haiti weighs heavily on my heart. Not only am I of Haitian heritage, but I have also seen firsthand the impact of our work among the people of Haiti.
- [Meet Ericka](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/meet-ericka/) - Ericka was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis when she was 20 and has gradually lost mobility to chronic pain ever since.
- [Move for Mobility Training Tip: Finishing Your Goals](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/move-for-mobility/training-tips-6/) - The mental training to follow through with a new goal is as important as the actual physical training.
- [Exercises to do in a Wheelchair](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/blog-post/wheelchair-exercises/) - Our Move for Mobility is a fully inclusive event that everyone can get involved in! Check out these exercises that can be done while using a wheelchair.
- [Together We Can Go Farther](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/20th-anniversary/) - Happy anniversary, Free Wheelchair Mission! It’s hard to believe that more than 20 years have passed since I first built prototype wheelchairs in my garage.
- [He Never Gave Up Hope](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/peters-story/) - Peter (81, Uganda) was born with paralysis of the legs. Without any mobility aids, he could not easily get to school, so his parents taught him at home.
- [“I want to help them”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/i-want-to-help-them/) - Nelson is a 48-year-old father who has lived with a disability since the age of four, when his legs were crushed in an automobile accident. He lives in the countryside with his three teenage children, supporting them by operating a simple barber shop out of his home. “(Schoolchildren) cannot go to school with long hair,”
- [Move for Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/get-involved/move-for-mobility/) - Join us for the virtual Move for Mobility, anytime between May 1-31, 2021, from wherever you are. Run, walk, hike, bike, roll, swim—it's all up to you!
- [Move for Mobility Training Tip: How to Run Stronger](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/move-for-mobility/training-tips-5/) - When we begin a new fitness routine, our bodies begin to adapt over time. Our next question usually is, “How can I push myself further or faster safely?”
- [Move for Mobility Training Tip: Improve Your Recovery Rate](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/move-for-mobility/training-tip-4/) - The rate of our recovery determines how fast we can get back out there doing what we enjoy, and this rate of recovery is unique for each individual.
- [Move For Mobility Training Tip: Setting Goals, Finding Motivation & Inspiration](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/move-for-mobility/training-tips-1/) - One thing I teach my athletes, students, and clients is to learn the difference between motivation and inspiration.
- [Move for Mobility Training Tip: How to Overcome Setbacks and Prevent Injury](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/move-for-mobility/training-tips-2/) - How to Overcome Setbacks and Prevent Injury by Wellness Educator and Endurance Coach Nadia Ruiz.
- [Move for Mobility Training Tip: How to Fuel for Endurance](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/move-for-mobility/training-tips-3/) - "How to Fuel for Endurance" by Nadia Ruiz. As we begin to increase our cardiovascular exercise, naturally, our hunger may increase as well.
- [Meet 1st Grade Philanthropist, Reagan](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/reagan_story/) - It’s always inspiring to see what children can do when they set their minds on achieving a goal. Meet Reagan, a first-grader who lives in Ketchum, Idaho. Last summer, she attended a Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Bigwood Church, where, as part of the curriculum, they showed the children a video about Free Wheelchair Mission
- [“Big Thank-You” from Kenya](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/big-thank-you-from-kenya/) - Irine, a 7-year-old girl who was born with spina bifida, recently received her first wheelchair from Tenwek Hospital, one of our distribution partners in Kenya. “She asked me to send you all a big thank-you,” relayed Solomon (below; left), the physical therapist overseeing the wheelchair program at Tenwek. “She is now ready to go to
- [“There Is Much We Can Do”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/mario-story/) - Mario (66, Nicaragua) was forced to retire after 40 years as a pastor when his legs were amputated due to complications from diabetes.
- [Waiting Patiently for a Breakthrough](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/waiting-patiently-for-a-breakthrough/) - One of the highlights of our recent gala, Miracle of Mobility, was meeting three wheelchair recipients who came from Vietnam, Jamaica, and El Salvador as our special guests. While they were invited primarily to speak at our annual event in California, they also traveled to meet with supporters and have a bit of fun, too.
- [“Now, My Mother Can Rest”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/ivan/) - Ivan is a 13-year-old boy who lives in Palca, a small village nestled in the hills of Honduras that can only be reached by rocky dirt roads. He lives with his parents and two sisters in a modest home made of adobe walls and cement floors. When he was four, Ivan was diagnosed with osteogenesis
- [City on a Hill](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/city-on-a-hill/) - Churches have always been key partners in this mission, ever since we gave away our first four wheelchairs on a mission trip to India in 2001.
- [Going Places](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/going-places/) - Maria’s mother had been praying for her to have a better, healthier life. She was born prematurely seven years ago and has spina bifida. At three months of age, Maria was diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity, an eye condition that could result in blindness. Then, a widespread infection further aggravated her health when she was
- [Giving Back What Was Taken](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/giving-back-what-was-taken/) - At Free Wheelchair Mission, we say that mobility is a gift because we see how it transforms lives by giving people a renewed sense of dignity, hope, and independence. In 2007, a stroke took away Zhang’s ability to walk, but it also took away much more – her savings, her son, and her ability to
- [Out of the Darkness](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/diomede-story/) - A terrible road accident left Diomede (59) with paralysis from the waist down. He hadn't left his house for the better part of a decade.
- [Cornerstone of Our Progress](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/cornerstone-of-our-progress/) - Gifts of any amount can make a difference—for example, $7 a month would transform one life a year by providing the gift of a wheelchair.
- [Want to Get More Involved?](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/want-to-get-more-involved/) - One of the best, most important ways you can do so is by spreading the word about the worldwide need for mobility — and what we can do together to help.
- [The Unsung Heroes of Free Wheelchair Mission](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/the-unsung-heroes-of-fwm/) - How can a staff of 30 people distribute 1.2 million wheelchairs in 93 countries? It wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated volunteers and ambassadors.
- [2019 Fall Newsletter](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/2019-fall-newsletter/) - A PARADISE BEYOND REACH With its fertile, green highlands, sweeping volcanic peaks, and shimmering blue lakes, Guatemala has been described as one of the most beautiful places in the world. “The most magnificent spectacle we ever saw,” wrote 19th century travel writer, John L. Stephens, of Guatemala’s famed Lake Atitlán—a breathtaking scene some have likened
- [From Calamity to Commerce](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/from-calamity-to-commerce/) - Thirteen years ago a flash flood came through Gilgit-Balitstan, Pakistan. The waters destroyed Nizam-Ud-Din’s home. His father was killed, and he and his two siblings were left with permanent disabilities. Though he was still a teenager, Nizam-Ud-Din became the sole breadwinner for his family. For years they struggled as he tried to earn money and
- [[VIDEO] A Holiday Message From Our CEO](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/blog-post/holiday-message/) - This has certainly been a difficult time for all of us. Yet, in the midst of it all, we are encouraged by stories of hope.
- [Free Wheelchair Mission Selected to Receive a $100,000 Donation From loanDepot to Transform 1,250 Lives](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/blog-post/donation-loandepot/) - Free Wheelchair Mission has been selected to receive a $100,000 donation from loanDepot, the nation’s second-largest retail nonbank lender.
- [Giving Thanks](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/giving-thanks/) - Juliana (43, Brazil) was born with health complications and cannot see, hear, or walk. When she received a new wheelchair from our distribution partner...
- [“Free to Go Where I Want”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/free-to-go-where-i-want/) - BURUNDI — Darcy's legs were amputated due to tumors when he was four. He has never had any mobility aids, so his mother would carry him to school each day.
- [Here's Why They're Passionate About This Cause](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/oct20-supporters/) - We asked a group of donors why they support us. Here's what they said, along with a glimpse of some creative fundraisers held on the West Coast in October 2020.
- [These Ambassadors are Changing Thousands of Lives](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/these-ambassadors-are-changing-thousands-of-lives/) - Idaho Believes is currently on a mission to raise funds for 36,387 wheelchairs—the same number of seats at Boise's Albertsons Stadium.
- [Restoring a Shattered Dream](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/restoring-a-shattered-dream/) - Vilma (18, Guatemala) lost mobility to a spinal cord injury she suffered in a violent attack while walking home from school in fourth grade.
- [“This Act of Love”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/act-of-love-for-others/) - High up in the Andes Mountains of Peru, in a small village at the end of a winding dirt road, lives a 33-year-old woman named Roció. Roció contracted polio at the age of six. She walks with great difficulty, using a stick for support, and has never had a wheelchair before. This tenacious young mother
- [“Love and Hope to Others”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/love-and-hope-to-others/) - With mobility, Ildephonse (14, Rwanda) can now get something to eat by himself when he’s hungry, and he can go outside to socialize with his neighbors.
- [Reigniting Her Spirits](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/reigniting-her-spirits/) - While growing up in the hills of Quang Ngai, Vietnam, Thi played outdoors with her friends every day, until she began to lose all feeling in her legs as a teen.
- [New Virtual Events](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/blog-post/new-virtual-events/) - As with many other organizations around the world, the developments surrounding COVID-19 have required us to evaluate many of our upcoming events.
- [Widows in Their Distress](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/widows-in-their-distress/) - Viewers in Zimbabwe were shocked into action when they saw a distressing news report about a widow raising sons who cannot walk due to CMT Disease.
- [Part of Society](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/feeling-included/) - Brayan (12, El Salvador) was a healthy, precocious child who liked to run, jump, and climb, up until the age of two, when he started feeling pain in his joints.
- [In God’s Image](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/blog-post/in-gods-image/) - From the start, we have always sought to honor the belief that we are all created in God’s image and are thus all deserving of being treated with dignity.
- [Watch now: "Because No One Should Have to Crawl"](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/blog-post/watch-now-because-no-one-should-have-to-crawl/) - If you haven't seen "Because No One Should Have to Crawl" yet, you can now watch it here. Produced by Visionaries for PBS and hosted by Sam Waterston, this...
- [Nonprofits: Finding Hope in the Midst of COVID-19](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/nonprofits-finding-hope-in-the-midst-of-covid-19/) - What doesn’t come up as often in the conversation is that thousands of nonprofits across the country, who do so much good, are among the hardest hit right now.
- [The Exponential Power of Giving](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/the-exponential-power-of-giving/) - Because of the generosity of friends like you, Linh’s life has been transformed and she is now helping to transform the lives of others.
- [“It is Quite Tough”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/it-is-quite-tough/) - Free Wheelchair Mission recipient and Miss Wheelchair Kenya 2019 Ester Njuguna shares a report from Kenya, which is battling COVID-19 and massive locust swarms.
- [A Good Friday Reflection](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-good-friday-story/) - At times, it might feel like COVID-19 has cast a cloud that we can’t see through, but we can sense God’s presence and we know He’s there.
- [Partnering to Fight COVID-19](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/partnering-to-fight-covid-19/) - We know that the needs are great everywhere, including here in our own country, but COVID-19 has shown us that we’re all in this together, wherever we are.
- [COVID-19 Update](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/blog-post/covid-19-update/) - How does coronavirus impact the mission of Free Wheelchair Mission? An update on our staff, partners, and factory.
- [COVID-19: Meeting Urgent Needs](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/covid-19-meeting-urgent-needs/) - Medical and mobility supplies provide hope around the world in the midst of a pandemic.
- [Feeling Confined?](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/feeling-confined/) - For 75 million people around the world, being confined to their home all day has been their reality. Every day. For years, if not decades.
- [Our Work in China Continues](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/our-work-in-china-continues/) - Does Coronavirus impact the work of Free Wheelchair Mission in China and around the world?
- [Now, Esmilda can go to school](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/now-esmilda-can-go-to-school/) - Her 10-year-old brother would carry her place to place while their mother was busy working, but once his arms grew tired, she’d be left to crawl on the ground.
- [Blessings for Blessing](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/blessings-for-blessing/) - Blessing Nyambuke is a beautiful six-year-old girl from Machakos town, in Kenya. She was born with a condition known as amelia, with no arms and shortened legs. Life has been challenging for Blessing and her parents, but she hasn’t let disability hold her back. She learned how to use her feet the way her friends
- [Join Team Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/join-team-mobility/) - In 2019, he joined Team Mobility and ran a full marathon for the first time in his life “with the hopes of making an impact for those who cannot run.”
- [“Perfect for Me”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/perfect-for-me/) - Hard work has brought Juan, a 31-year-old in El Salvador, this far. The gift of mobility he received because of you will help him go even further.
- [The Trip of a Lifetime](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/the-trip-of-a-lifetime/) - When you partner with FWM, you can reward your employees with the trip of a lifetime—to personally distribute wheelchairs and meet recipients face-to-face.
- [New Reasons to Smile](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/new-reasons-to-smile/) - Nakiwe, an 8-year-old girl in Eswatini, wanted to wear her favorite, pink shirt for a special occasion: on this day, she would be receiving a new wheelchair.
- [Meet Darwin in Guatemala](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/meet-darwin-in-guatemala/) - When his parents embraced their beloved newborn baby—the youngest of five—their elation turned to panic when they noticed a growth on Darwin's spine.
- [Meet Hlobisle in Eswatini](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/meet-hlobisle-in-eswatini/) - Hlobisle has always loved to sew, ever since she was a little girl in the rolling hills of Eswatini. Her dream has been to make sewing her livelihood, but she didn’t have the resources to start her own small business. Without an income, Hlobisle could not afford a wheelchair, either, and without mobility, she would
- [Where is she now?](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/where-is-she-now/) - At the Miracle of Mobility gala in 2017, one of our special guests was a young woman from Vietnam named Hien, who was then a 19-year-old graphic design student. Hien is now 21 and works at a luxury beach resort in Da Nang, Vietnam. “Since I took part in Miracle of Mobility, I graduated from
- [Empowering Lives Around The World From Indiana](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/empowering-lives-around-the-world-from-indiana/) - Meet Ashley Caveda, a writer and digital marketer for a pro-bono legal clinic in Indianapolis, Indiana. She has been a Free Wheelchair Mission ambassador for over five years. Ashley recently visited the Free Wheelchair Mission offices in Irvine, California, and shared why she chose to get involved: “When my younger brother James and I were
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 9: The Reality](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-9-the-reality/) - Disability affects hundreds of millions of families in developing countries, where poverty and economic isolation are the norm. Statistics currently tell us that approximately 10% of the total world’s populations, or roughly 740 million people, live with a disability. Of these, it is estimated that 75 million require a wheelchair yet cannot afford one. We
- [A Caregiver's Story](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-caregivers-story/) - Veronica, 70, lives in a modest home in South Africa. One night, almost ten years ago, she came home from her job as a domestic worker, exhausted and ready for an evening of rest, only to find an agitated crowd waiting for her. They had come out of concern for Veronica's four great-granddaughters. The youngest
- [A Common Sight With a Twist](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-common-sight-with-a-twist/) - Gerber traveled on his mother’s back for many hours, all the way from a rural mountain village to a hospital that could provide FWM wheelchairs.
- [“Memorable Treasure”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/memorable-treasure-2/) - A childhood bout with polio left Ngon without the ability to walk on his feet. Instead, he would use his hands to walk. “It was unsanitary and uncomfortable.”
- [For the Love of Family](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/for-the-love-of-family/) - Left without mobility after an accident, 34-year-old Sifiso in Eswatini was devastated to think that he might no longer be able to provide for his daughters.
- [Gift of Grace](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/gift-of-grace/) - Born with brittle bone disease, this 17-year-old had been using a ride-on toy to move about, but there was always a risk of him falling off and getting injured.
- [Empowered and Inspired](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/empowered-and-inspired/) - Your gift of a wheelchair has not only given Yan mobility and independence, it has inspired her to pay it forward and help others who face life’s challenges.
- [Making Miracles](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/making-miracles/) - Mike, a seven-year-old boy, lives in northern Peru with his parents and four siblings. When Mike was born without limbs, his parents worried that he might only live a few days, but he is now a thriving second-grader who loves life and is eager to learn. Mike’s parents would carry him to school each day.
- [Unbridled Joy](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/unbridled-joy/) - Doris lives in a small village just outside of Malindi, a once-booming resort town in Kenya where the crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean gently lap at white sand beaches. It’s always sunny in Malindi—and so is Doris. This ebullient 12-year-old radiates pure joy. She loves people and always yearns to be around others, even
- [A Timely Gift](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-timely-gift/) - Diagnosed with polio at the age of seven months, Anna has never let circumstances quench her spirit and is determined to do whatever she can on her own.
- [Outside Again](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/outside-again/) - In Moldova, a 53-year-old woman named Proskovya and her husband led a happy life together for many years, until her life took a drastic turn.
- [New Hope, Life, and Purpose](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/new-hope-life-and-purpose/) - Mercedes, a 97-year-old man in Peru, shows us that it’s never too late to start anew; to have one’s hope renewed and find new purpose in life.
- [Meet Irene in Eswatini](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/meet-irene-in-eswatini/) - A quiet, humble woman, Irene has been a homemaker for much of her life. Now 79, she lost mobility when she was seriously injured in a fall several years ago.
- [Freed from Isolation](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/freed-from-isolation/) - Today's story comes from Burundi, a landlocked nation in the Great Lakes region of east/central Africa. Over 90% of the population works in agriculture and depends on subsistence farming, living on crops that include manioc, bananas, beans, sweet potatoes, and sorghum. Less than 2% of the local diet consists of meat. Five years ago, a 34-year-old
- [Gaining Independence at 18](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/gaining-independence-at-18/) - Mei, an 18-year-old girl, was born with cerebral palsy. She lives in a small agricultural town in the Chinese highlands with her parents, who take care of her. Her dream had been to attend technical school with her friends, but she couldn’t get to school without mobility. Consequently, Mei would stay home most of the
- [Worth the Wait](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/worth-the-wait/) - Maria is a cute, fun-loving, 12-year-old girl in Guatemala. She attends a school for children with disabilities, and among the subjects she studies is English, which she was keen to practice with a recent vision team. Maria was born with one leg longer than the other, hindering her mobility. When she tries to walk, her
- [Home Alone](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/home-alone/) - Mrs. Zui lives with her husband in a rural village in China. She lost speech and mobility to a stroke many years ago, but her spirit remains undaunted. Her husband, who makes a living as a farmer, struggles with the thought of leaving her at home, alone, in their unheated housing unit when he goes
- [A Note from Ukraine](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-note-from-ukraine/) - Our son Dima lost both legs and a hand in a terrible car accident. We are constantly engaged in his rehabilitation both at home and in the hospital and have already done several operations. This takes a lot of money, and unfortunately, our incomes are below average. Therefore, it would have taken us too long
- [The Story Behind Our No. 1 Photo of 2018](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/the-story-behind-our-no-1-photo-of-2018/) - On this last weekend of 2018, I thought I'd share the story behind this photograph, which was our number-one post on Instagram this year. It was taken in Cusco, Peru by a couple from Connecticut during a mission trip, unrelated to Free Wheelchair Mission. They had gone sightseeing while waiting to join the rest of
- [November Highlights](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/november-highlights/) - Costa Rica Team on TV November 6th A team from Right At Home (RAH), which recently returned from distributing wheelchairs in Costa Rica, was featured in this piece on News 12 New Jersey. Costa Rica Team in the News November 22nd That same trip to Costa Rica was also featured in this story on Patch,
- [A Breath of Fresh Air](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-breath-of-fresh-air/) - A story of a life transformed by a wheelchair in Costa Rica.
- [In Her Mother‘s Words](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/in-her-mothers-words/) - Meet Jennifer, the fourth of five children in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Her mother shared Jennifer’s story with us: “Jennifer was born premature and had severe cerebral palsy. She had facial paralysis and club feet, and could never walk nor crawl.” “Before the wheelchair you gave her, she was carried all the time. That was very hard
- [“Beyond Thankful”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/beyond-thankful/) - Meet Walter, a 37-year-old father in Peru. Walter left his hometown in the Peruvian highlands to pursue opportunities in the city of Lima. He found work in construction and sent his earnings home to his family. Tragically, Walter’s new job was cut short when a construction accident left him paralyzed. After the accident, Walter found
- [Still in Love after 60 Years](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/still-in-love-after-60-years/) - Mr. and Mrs. Ly have been married for 60 years and are still in love as ever. After Mr. Ly’s stroke, he needed a cane to help him walk, and it would take him and his wife two hours each way to make the trip between their home and the shop they own. They earn
- [A Dream Within Reach](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-dream-within-reach/) - For many children around the world, the ability to go to school is a dream. Sometimes, their families cannot afford to send them. Sometimes, the nearest school is too great a distance away. Sometimes, a lack of mobility makes it difficult to even get to school. Sometimes, it’s all of these factors combined. Fifteen-year-old Justo
- [See Your Impact in Ecuador](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/see-your-impact-in-ecuador/) - A team from Chicago recently returned from a vision trip to Ecuador, led by our national director of development, Angela Gomez. Angela shared this report: “Our team was in the small pueblo of Penipe, situated in the Chimborazo volcanic region. We drove up narrow dirt roads in the hills of the Andes. The air is
- [An Answered Prayer](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/an-answered-prayer/) - Can you imagine a day without computers? How would we do our jobs, communicate with each other, or conduct important transactions? Technology has become such an integral part of daily life, and technical skills will be in demand for years to come, especially in developing nations. In Cofradia, Honduras, José attends a technical school 15
- [A Mile in Their Shoes](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-mile-in-their-shoes/) - Five-year-old Freddy lives with his father, mother, and 10-year-old brother in rural Costa Rica, where road access is limited, especially during the rainy season. Freddy was born with cerebral palsy and other complications that left him without mobility. His mother takes care of him full-time while his father works the fields to provide for the
- [A Special Seat for Grandpa](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-special-seat-for-grandpa/) - Gagaga, 80, lives in rural eSwatini (formerly known as Swaziland) with his son, daughter-in-law, and five grandchildren. His wife passed away years ago, as have three of the couple’s nine children. Several months ago, a stroke affected Gagaga’s speech and ability to walk. His daughter-in-law serves as his primary caregiver, and one of his daughters
- [Loved, not Cursed](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/loved-not-cursed/) - When Rosemary was born, her father abandoned her family—she was born with clubfoot, and his home village in Zimbabwe saw disability as a curse.
- [“A Beautiful Work of Love”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-beautiful-work-of-love/) - Eleven-year-old Arnold Andres loves his family: father Francisco, mother Tomasa, brothers Jose (17) and Kenneth (15), and sister Reyna (10). They live in a simple wooden shack constructed along the banks of the river Aguazul in Honduras. There aren’t supposed to be homes along the river, but Francisco and Tomasa cannot afford to rent a
- [Meet Lilian and Maimy](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/meet-lilian-and-maimy/) - Lilian and her sister, Maimy, boarded a bus in the highlands of Guatemala early one morning, filled with eager anticipation for what the day would bring. They peered out the windows, watching the golden rays of dawn rise above the lush green countryside. They rarely got to enjoy such scenery, so they didn’t mind the
- [A Boost of Confidence Because of You](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/recipient-story/a-boost-of-confidence-because-of-you/) - Hoa was born 14 years ago with a condition that prohibits him from moving his knees. When corrective surgery proved unsuccessful, Hoa was left unable to walk and his lower legs atrophied over time. Hoa had to crawl on his knees to get anywhere, sometimes dragging himself through muddy or filthy roads. His mother grieved,
- [Empowering Community Leaders](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/empowering-community-leaders/) - Akulino, a 78-year-old man who lives in the northern region of Uganda, takes great pride in the town he loves, playing an active role in the daily life of his community as a town elder. Unfortunately, Akulino fell and broke his hip eight years ago. After a two-month-long stay in the hospital, it was clear
- [Follow-Up with a Sports Fan](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/follow-up-with-a-sports-fan/) - Thirteen-year-old Juan lives with his mother Paola, father Diego, and brothers David, Brian, and Abril in Alta Gracia, a beautiful small town of about 48,000 inhabitants just 24 miles outside of Córdoba Capital in Argentina. Juan loves watching boxing and soccer and is a fan of the Boca and Belgrano teams. He dreams of going
- [A Life Lifted Up](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-life-lifted-up/) - In a small village in Luanchuan County, China lives a woman named Qinge (pronounced “chin-gey”), who prides herself in hard work. Qinge dedicated many years of her life to intense physical labor that slowly took its toll on her. Unable to afford basic healthcare, Qinge did not seek treatment when her legs slowly began to
- [Empowering a Can-Do Spirit](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/empowering-a-can-do-spirit/) - Despite the challenges she has faced since birth, Huiyu, a 15-year-old girl in Xinyang City, China, is ever cheerful. She was born with a tumor, and although she has undergone several surgeries throughout her childhood, the tumor continues to constrict her nerves, preventing her from being able to stand up. Yet, Huiyu remains optimistic. “It’s
- [“Like a Miracle” in Rwanda](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/like-a-miracle-in-rwanda/) - Macumi lives with his mother and two siblings in Kabungo Village, Rwanda. They don’t have enough land to cultivate crops, but they do grow potatoes, beans, and other vegetables to eat day to day. When Macumi was 12 years old, he developed disabilities after contracting an illness. With no mobility aids available to him, Macumi
- [Contagious Compassion Part I](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/contagious-compassion-part-i/) - For over 10 years, Karla DeSimone has been going on wheelchair distributions in Vietnam with our distribution partner, Giving It Back To Kids (GIBTK). Throughout this time, Karla has been able to keep in touch with friends she has made—and make new friends along the way. Karla writes: A decade ago, I attended my first
- [Contagious Compassion Part II](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/contagious-compassion-part-ii/) - Several weeks ago, we shared the first part of a story by Karla DeSimone, who had given a wheelchair to a boy named Trung in 2007 and has kept in touch with him since. Trung, Karla, and Hieu, who works for our local distribution partner, recently embarked on a wheelchair distribution and were joined by
- [The First Thing He Noticed From His Wheelchair](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/the-first-thing-he-noticed-from-his-wheelchair/) - I’ll never forget that feeling in the pit of my stomach when I noticed a woman with a disability, crawling along a dusty road in Morocco, pulling herself forward with clawed fingertips as others made their way past her, kicking up dust with every hastened step. With her face that close to the ground, she
- [A Mother and Son's Joy](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-mother-and-sons-joy/) - With all the turmoil and distress in the world, it can be easy to miss the stories of lives being changed for the better. These reports don’t make the international news, but they are happening every day as our distribution partners work around the globe providing the gift of mobility. In Peru, our partner Camino
- [New Life at Eight](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/new-life-at-eight/) - For many children around the world, an eighth birthday is cause for celebration, anticipated with anxious excitement months in advance. In Jamaica, however, a little boy named Antwon wasn’t so elated to turn eight. He faced his birthday with melancholy, just like he did the year before. “As young as Antwon is, he has had
- [Painting Away The Days](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/painting-away-the-days/) - Cinthia, a 14-year-old girl in Peru, loves to paint. She first picked up a paintbrush in elementary school, where her mother, Adelina, would carry her to and from each day. Adelina has taken care of her daughter full-time ever since Cinthia developed a disability during birth. Meanwhile, her husband, Jamie, toiled in construction to provide
- [Ever Feel Like An Underdog?](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/ever-feel-like-an-underdog/) - Meet Erge, a 27-year-old woman who lives with her parents in a small village in China. She was born with cerebral palsy. Erge’s parents took care of her throughout her childhood. When she became of age, Erge got married and lived with her husband’s family. Her husband also lived with a disability, so Erge’s mother-in-law
- [How one wheelchair would help over 7,000 people](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/how-one-wheelchair-would-help-over-7000-people/) - A word of thanks from Uganda Francis Mugwanya, founder and director of Father’s Heart Mobility Ministry in Uganda, recently visited our office and shared this holiday message of gratitude to you: Francis knows firsthand the impact that the gift of a wheelchair can make. He has been unable to walk ever since contracting polio at
- [Restoring Joy in Ecuador](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/restoring-joy-in-ecuador/) - We received an encouraging report from Isabel Valdez de Escala of Junta de Beneficencia de Guayaquil (JBG), one of our distribution partners in Ecuador, where you have helped send 21,460 wheelchairs to date. One of them is a girl named Jennifer, the fourth of five children born in a suburb of Guayaquil, the largest, most
- [National Volunteer Appreciation Week––April 15-21, 2018](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/national-volunteer-appreciation-week-april-15-21-2018/) - Free Wheelchair Mission wouldn’t be where it is today without all of our volunteers. From administrative work at the office to assembling wheelchairs on the field, from hosting fundraisers at their homes to hosting videos online, volunteers serve humbly behind the scenes, using their time, talents, and treasures to help give the gift of mobility
- [In Her Own Words: A Donor Story](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/in-her-own-words-a-donor-story/) - We often share stories about wheelchair recipients, but what about stories from wheelchair givers? We asked Eleanor T., a high school student from California, to share some thoughts on a recent vision trip that she took with her family to Peru. Eleanor first gave a wheelchair three years ago, when she was moved to donate
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 30: What's in Your Hand?](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-30-whats-in-your-hand/) - God and Moses are having a conversation. After arguing with God, explaining why he is not the guy to rescue Israel from the hands of Pharaoh, God asks Moses, “What is that in your hand?” A shepherd’s staff, simple and ordinary. It represented all that was common in the world. And God decides to use
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 29: His Hands and Feet](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-29-his-hands-and-feet/) - During World War II, the Luftwaffe bombed a church in France. When the war concluded, the people in the community cleared away the rubble and found a statue of Jesus, the base of which was inscribed with these words: “Come unto Me, all ye that are weary.” It was remarkably preserved except for both hands,
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 28: Feng](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-28-feng/) - In China, Feng lives not only with a husband who suffers from cerebral palsy, but also with a son who was born with the same condition. “It is bad enough that my husband cannot manage,” she said, “but to see my son suffer is very difficult.” Much of her time is consumed caring for her
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 27: The Power of Partnerships](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-27-the-power-of-partnerships/) - Recently a pastor stood before his congregation and asked them, “How many Christian churches are there in the world?” Intrigued, individuals began shouting out their best guesses. After a couple of minutes, the pastor told his people, “I have the exact number. Do you want to know what it is?” He raised his index finger
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 26: Invitation to Discipleship](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-26-invitation-to-discipleship/) - Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said, “Christianity without discipleship is always Christianity without Christ.” Our prayer is that every wheelchair recipient will experience the love of their heavenly Father and come into relationship with Him. This gift of a wheelchair opens the door to relationship with God and the local church. When a pastor in a developing
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 25: Pedro](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-25-pedro/) - Every wheelchair has a story attached to it— this is the story of Pedro. He lives in Quito, Ecuador. He is 83 years old and was hit by a car four years ago. He has no use of his left leg, which was injured in the accident. Pedro’s wife died five years ago and his
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 24: Pay it Forward](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-24-pay-it-forward/) - The expression “pay it forward” is used to describe the concept of asking that a good turn be repaid by having it done to others— a simple act of kindness that inspires you to reach out and help. God, in His amazing love and grace, showed us the ultimate act of kindness when He sent
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 23: Worth the Risk](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-23-worth-the-risk/) - Churches depend on limited resources to meet the needs of their congregations. They struggle to stretch for maximum impact. It’s easy to understand how difficult it is for churches in the United States to support ministries outside their own communities. However, in Paul’s letter to the church he urges us to bear one another’s burdens.
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 22: Sarina](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-22-sarina/) - Seven years ago, Sarina was a normal 11-year-old girl living in the Philippines, a picture of an ordinary daughter, ready to start high school the following year. One evening, everything changed. Sarina was brought to the hospital with a high fever. The doctor ordered an injection. Immediately, she went into cardiac arrest, almost losing her
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 21: Broken Earth](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-21-broken-earth/) - Jesus came to seek and save the lost. We are an aching earth, not only groaning because of lame hands and feet, but also crippled and sick hearts. The world is crying out, searching for a God who can make all pain cease and stop the storms of life. However, pain and sickness are not
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 20: Why Me?](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-20-why-me/) - Being a Christ follower isn’t always easy. There are times God, in His wisdom, allows us to go through things we don’t understand. It is during those times we often ask, “Why God? Why me?” Unfortunately, we were born into a broken world, full of sin and evil. Often times God allows us to go
- [March 2017 Highlights](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/march-2017-highlights/) - March was another exciting month at Free Wheelchair Mission. Highlights include: The arrival of 3,640 wheelchairs at their destination countries. The “Mission to 1 Million” continues–the total number of units shipped to date currently stands at 981,314. The third-grade class at St. Joachim School in Costa Mesa, California raised $5,034 by creating and executing their
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 19: Kelly](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-19-kelly/) - Due to complications at birth, Kelly stayed too long in her mother’s womb, leaving her with developmental disabilities and stunting her ability to hear and speak. “My daughter did not want to take care of her,” said Kelly’s grandmother. “Although I am very poor, I decided to raise her myself.” Thirteen years later, Kelly is
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 18: Wheeling Onward](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-18-wheeling-onward/) - Imagine a world where suddenly your entire life radically changes in an instant. Things that previously took hours now take minutes. Things you depended on others to do you can now do independently. This is what receiving the gift of mobility does for its recipients. For someone who may have been previously confined to a
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 17: The Work Itself](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-17-the-work-itself/) - Providing wheelchairs to those in need is more than just a commitment. It is sacrifice, it is selflessness and it is love. All over the world, the need for wheelchairs is painfully real but often unseen. A mother cries out for her child who cannot go to school. A father is conflicted whether to work
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 16: Athalia](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-16-athalia/) - Athalia grew up in a remote African village. Born without arms or legs, Athalia was bed-bound, and the only interaction she had was with her mother and sister. She was able to move about only when carried. One of the amazing things about Athalia was her strength of spirit. Even though her exposure to the
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 15: The Great Divide](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-15-the-great-divide/) - As Christ’s followers, we are called to go forth and make disciples. There are over 40,000 languages in the world, spread across 193 different nations. There is temptation to be overwhelmed by the vast number of different ethnic groups and cultures represented, until one is reminded that we all have one thing in common—we are
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 14: Empowered](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-14-empowered/) - Remember when you first learned to tie your shoes or when you could make lunch for yourself the first time? How about when you could drive a vehicle? These milestone moments in life mark accomplishments and independence, accompanied with a new dignity, and new responsibility. No longer will you rely on another to tie your
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 13: Thuy](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-13-thuy/) - Children played, but Thuy merely watched—she lost the use of her legs from a paralytic fever when she was very young. Thuy is the oldest of eight children in her family. She could not play like her brothers and sisters or help around the house. Thuy’s parents worked hard as farmers to provide and accommodate
- [Patience and Gratitude](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/patience-and-gratitude/) - Miguel lives in Cuzco, Peru, with his mother and father. He has been living with a disability for most of his thirteen years, having developed cerebral palsy after complications during childbirth. Doctors had told his mother that he would eventually be able to walk, but this did not come to pass. His mother would carry
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 12: Breaking the Stigma](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-12-breaking-the-stigma/) - The stigma that “bad things only happen to bad people” goes back to the beginning of humanity. It was the central argument between Job and his so-called “three friends.” Unfortunately, this distorted philosophy still lives today within many cultures and religions. The sick and those with disabilities are often ostracized or ignored by their communities
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 11: Awareness through Empathy](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-11-awareness-through-empathy/) - Stop for a minute and consider all that you’ve done so far this day. Go ahead, close your eyes. What came to mind? Did you think of your morning routine? How about your day at work? Any accomplishments that stood out? What about a meal you had? A conversation on the phone? Interaction with family
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 10: Samalani](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-10-samalani/) - How do you get to work? Do you drive, bike or take a bus? Does traffic test your patience daily? Does the speed limit ever seem high enough to get to where you are going on time? Imagine the burden Samalani felt when he was told he could no longer cross the street because it
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 8: Poverty and People with Disabilities](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-8-poverty-and-people-with-disabilities/) - It has been said that the Bible is God’s love letter to humanity. Did you know that, second only to idolatry, including the love of money, the most talked about subject in the Bible is justice? There are hundreds of verses on the subject of caring for the poor, broken and marginalized. During Jesus’ three
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 7: Deepak](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-7-deepak/) - Looking at Deepak today, you would never know that he used to be a young and energetic boy. A few months ago, a large door he was repairing gave way and suddenly fell on him. This accident was disastrous for a young boy who was the sole breadwinner for his family. Deepak comes from a
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 6 - The Unchanging Heart of God](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-6-the-unchanging-heart-of-god/) - In the passage above we see a powerful truth concerning the precious heart of Jesus. The leper does not question whether Jesus has the authority or ability to take his infirmity away, but wonders whether he “wants to” make him well. The response from Jesus is immediate, and He confirms his desire to heal the
- [One Family’s Love](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/one-familys-love/) - Jingyun and her twin sister brought such joy to their parents when they came into this world together, 13 years ago. They were like angels to their mother and father. When the twins were about 6 months old, their mother noticed a difference between the two girls. A medical examination revealed that Jingyun had cerebral
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 5: Closing the Gap](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-5-closing-the-gap/) - Bridges assist travelers in getting from one point to another. Often they are built over rivers, streams or ravines and are embedded deep into the ground to securely extend the road. Without bridges, we would only be able to drive so far and then we’d be forced to either walk or take a boat to
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 4: Accessing All Nations](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-4-accessing-all-nations/) - Americans have been blessed to live in a free country in which access to one’s every need is generally obtainable. The freedoms and comforts many Americans enjoy have become so familiar that we may at times take them for granted and forget that many countries do not have these same opportunities. Unfortunately, many people around
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 3: Developing Nations](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-3-developing-nations/) - A developing country can best be described as a country with a relatively low per capita income, where most people have a lower standard of living with access to fewer goods and services than most people in developed countries. In contrast, a developed nation is one with a relatively high per capita income, where most
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 2: Who is My Neighbor?](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-2-who-is-my-neighbor/) - Technology has connected continents like never before. Within seconds, we hear about triumphs or tragedies happening in faraway places. With this amazing knowledge comes a deep responsibility to our neighbors worldwide. In Luke Chapter 10, Jesus was challenged by the religious scholars of the day when asked to define the word “neighbor.” In His reply,
- [30 Days of Prayer, Day 1: Jesus' Mission Statement](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/30-days-of-prayer/30-days-of-prayer-day-1/) - Here it begins. Jesus’ public ministry is set in motion when He picks up the scrolls in the tabernacle at Nazareth and reads from Isaiah Chapter 61—the prophecy concerning the Messiah. It is here that Jesus explains the purpose of His mission on earth: “To bring good news to the poor…to proclaim release to the
- [Hope for Tomorrow](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/hope-for-tomorrow/) - The gift of mobility can help lift others up, not just physically, but emotionally as well. Take the story of Aishat, a 7-year-old girl in Nigeria. Aishat contracted polio at an early age. Overwhelmed, Aishat’s father abandoned the family, leaving her mother to care for their daughter on her own while fighting the stigma of
- [Working Together for Good](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/working-together-for-good/) - With an estimated 100 million people in need of mobility aids globally, the distribution of free wheelchairs is a monumental undertaking that requires like-minded partners around the world, working together towards a shared goal. The Red Cross is one such partner. They recently delivered 60 wheelchairs to people with disabilities in El Salvador in cooperation
- [February Highlights](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/february-highlights/) - Can you believe that it’s already March? The first two months of the year have gone by so quickly, with many exciting developments along the way. Here are some highlights from February 2017: Three new members joined our team, including our Executive Director, Nuka Solomon. FWM earned the Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency for nonprofit
- [Serving Without Borders](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/serving-without-borders/) - As you know, our mission depends on volunteers all over the world, from assisting with administrative work at our offices to wheelchair assembly and distribution in each of our recipient countries. We also have volunteers doing important work from coffee shops, offices, or perhaps even their living room sofas. Though you might not be able
- [#2wksoflove Day 14: Divine Love](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2-weeks-of-love/2wksoflove-day-14-divine-love/) - “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.
- [#2wksoflove Day 13: Love & Contentment](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2-weeks-of-love/2wksoflove-day-13-love-contentment/) - “Better to lose count while naming your blessings than to lose your blessings to counting your troubles.” - Maltbie D. Babcock When we count our blessings, we realize how blessed we already are. If you agree - share 3 blessings and pass this on to 3 friends. Suggestions: Count your blessings. Give thanks for
- [#2wksoflove Day 12: Love & Hospitality](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2-weeks-of-love/2wksoflove-day-12-love-hospitality/) - Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. (Rom. 12:13 NIV) Love calls us to share with others and practice hospitality. In the comments below - share with us how you will practice hospitality today. Suggestions: Invite someone on a tight budget to dinner. Contribute to your faith community's benevolence fund. Offer
- [#2wksoflove Day 11: Love Forgives](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2-weeks-of-love/2wksoflove-day-11-love-forgives/) - Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a constant attitude. - Martin Luther King, Jr. Love forgives and unites. Whom do you need to forgive today? Suggestions: Choose to be kind rather than right today. Forgive someone who has hurt you. Be the first to extend an olive branch to someone you need to
- [#2wksoflove Day 10: Giving](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2-weeks-of-love/2wksoflove-day-10-giving/) - Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all
- [#2wksoflove Day 9: Others First](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2-weeks-of-love/2wksoflove-day-9-others-first/) - Be the change you wish to see in the world. - Mahatma Gandhi Love puts others above ourselves. Tell us below how you will help change the world with kindness today. Suggestions: Hold the door open for someone without expecting any thank-yous. Pay for a stranger's meal at a restaurant. Pick up trash around your
- [#2wksoflove Day 8: Love Overflows](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2-weeks-of-love/2wksoflove-day-8-love-overflows/) - Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. - St. Teresa of Calcutta Love fills us and overflows. If you agree, share this with a friend. Suggestions: Pray for an increase in our love for others. Choose to make today a no-negativity day. Lavishly show love to someone
- [#2wksoflove Day 7: Compassion](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2-weeks-of-love/2wksoflove-day-7-compassion/) - Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. (1 Peter 3:8 NIV) Love involves sympathy, compassion, and humility. Whom can you show compassion towards today? Suggestions: Visit residents at a nursing home. Reach out to someone you know is having a hard time. Give towards a good cause.
- [#2wksoflove Day 6: Honor One Another](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2-weeks-of-love/2wksoflove-day-6-honor-one-another/) - Kind words are short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. - St. Teresa of Calcutta Love means honoring others above ourselves. Honor a friend. Pass this on. Suggestions: Offer encouragement to one who could use some, like that grumpy store clerk. Praise someone for a job well done. Give up some
- [#2wksoflove Day 5: Love in Action](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2-weeks-of-love/2wksoflove-day-5-love-in-action/) - If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. (1 John 3:17-18 NIV) We’re called to love with actions,
- [#2wksoflove Day 3: Serve Together](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2-weeks-of-love/2wksoflove-day-3-serve-together/) - And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds… (Heb. 10:24 NIV) Love and good deeds go hand in hand. How can you spur others to do good today? Share this challenge with your friends! Suggestions: Lead by example and inspire others. Volunteer with your friends and serve
- [#2wksoflove Day 2: Love your Neighbor](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2-weeks-of-love/2wksoflove-day-2-love-your-neighbor/) - “For it is in giving that we receive.” - St. Francis of Assisi We're called to love our neighbors. Who is your neighbor? How can you show them love today? In the comments below, share how you are showing love to your neighbor today. Suggestions: Think beyond literal neighbors. Who is nearby but not like
- [#2wksoflove Day 1: We are Loved](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2-weeks-of-love/2wksoflove-day-1-we-are-loved/) - We love because he first loved us. (1 John 4:19) We love because we are loved. How can you pass along this love today? Share this image with two of your friends and tell them how much you love them. Suggestions: Reflect on God’s love for you. Share this love with someone through an act
- [#2wksoflove Day 4: Love Others](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/2wksoflove-day-4-love-others/) - “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous
- [Past Pride, Future Hope](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/past-pride-future-hope/) - At 19,330 feet, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa. It would be a major feat for anyone to climb to the top, much less a child. But Nicolai Calabria did when he was 13 years old. And - he did it on crutches. Nicolai, or Nico, was born without his right leg. His
- [Motivated by Love](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/motivated-by-love/) - I hope that these weekly stories have been inspiring and encouraging to you. Hearing about lives being transformed, one wheelchair at a time, reminds us why we do what we do. And it’s not just the lives of people receiving wheelchairs that are being impacted: it’s also those who give the gifts of mobility, those
- [Another type of miracle](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/another-type-of-miracle/) - This picture was taken in Costa Rica. I know what you’re thinking– where’s the wheelchair recipient? Did he miraculously get up and start walking? No, but another type of miracle took place. The man in the background, making a phone call, is the mayor of a small town near the Nicaraguan border. He had taken
- [A Proper Fit](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-proper-fit/) - Michel already had a wheelchair, but it did not fit him properly. An 18-year-old high school student, Michel has been disabled since the age of 12. He sustained an injury while playing soccer and bled profusely due to hemophilia. He spent over a month in the hospital and has not been able to walk ever
- [Newfound Freedom](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/newfound-freedom/) - Happy new year! I hope that you had a wonderful holiday season. Have you made any new year’s resolutions? Many people do, as self-improvement is something we all aspire to. In southern Vietnam, a woman named Truong has always strived to do the best that she could for the sake of her loved ones. Truong
- [Making her Christmas even more special this year](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/making-her-christmas-even-more-special-this-year/) - Christmas is almost here! As we celebrate the birth of Christ, we do so as members of one body around the world. In Cape Town, South Africa, a young woman named Sinazo will go to church as she does every Sunday morning, with a smile on her face, eager to serve any way she can.
- [Building Community and Confidence](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/building-community-and-confidence/) - As Christmas Day draws near, we’re reminded that the greatest gift ever given to the world came to us as a child. Giving It Back To Kids (GIBTK), our distribution partner in southern Vietnam, believes that every child is a gift and deserves an education. One of the children whom they’re serving is seven-year-old Ha
- [How will he get to school?](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/he-likes-to-go-to-school/) - Ma Hao is in fifth grade and his school is over a half-mile away from his home, in a small town in rural China. Since Ma Hao cannot walk— a lack of oxygen during his birth caused his legs to grow weak– his mother had been carrying him everywhere: to the bathroom, to places down the
- [More Thankful Than Words Can Say](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/more-thankful-than-words-can-say/) - Alejandro has not spoken for more than 20 years. He has not been able to walk for his entire life. He is now 50 years old and lives with his mother, Fortunata, in a remote Peruvian village. Alejandro’s father died when he was just a little boy. He never went to school. His mother remembers,
- [A Shy Smile From Swaziland](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-shy-smile-from-swaziland/) - Whether you enjoy shopping on the day after Thanksgiving or not, I want you to know that you have already given the gift of a new life to one very special woman in Swaziland. Chamkile is 27 years old, and she was born with a disability that deformed her legs, making it impossible for her
- [Like Living In A New World](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/like-living-in-a-new-world/) - Life in Zambia has not been easy for Joseph. Although he is just 16 years old, he said, "There used to be times when I felt like giving up on life." When Joseph started school, his friends had to carry him on their backs. When his friends were not available, Joseph used to crawl so
- [Freedom From Isolation and Danger](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/freedom-from-isolation-and-danger/) - For many years, Svetlana worked on a collective farm in a small village in the Chernigov region of Ukraine. This was very challenging because she was often in poor health but didn’t have time to take care of herself. For 15 years, the only thing that kept her going was her dream of retirement. She
- [Keyler Goes To Kindergarten](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/keyler-goes-to-kindergarten/) - Keyler is six years old and lives in Nicaragua's capital city of Managua. Keyler's life has been filled with tragedy and hardship, even before birth. He had a twin brother who died in utero, and Keyler was born with Cerebral Palsy. His parents cannot afford quality medical care, and they understand very little about his
- [Correcting Chuc's Clubfoot](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/correcting-chucs-clubfoot/) - Every Friday, I share stories of individuals who have received the transforming gift of mobility thanks to your generous support of Free Wheelchair Mission. Most of those people receive a wheelchair, allowing them to leave their homes, visit friends and family members, and re-connect with their neighbors. But what happens when we meet someone who
- [Mobility Transforming Generations](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/mobility-transforming-generations/) - Issac is 82 years old. His granddaughter, Gabby, is 29 years old. They live two blocks apart from each other in Mexico City, Mexico. Isaac worked as a cab driver for 50 years. Now, because of severe hip and back pain, he cannot walk. Gabby suffers from diabetes and kidney failure. Before our team arrived,
- [The Greatest Gift I Have Ever Received](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/the-greatest-gift-i-have-ever-received/) - Javier lives in Honduras and received a GEN_2 wheelchair in April of this year. Javier worked for a large cruise ship years ago, but he developed diabetes and had to stop working because of severe hypertension. He eventually had to have his right leg amputated. With no way to earn money and support his family,
- [Quilting for Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/quilting-for-mobility/) - In Albuquerque, New Mexico, a group of women from Christ the Ray of Hope Lutheran Church sew hundreds of quilts for people in need. Throughout the year, these women donate quilts to homeless shelters, the VA hospital, and to police officers and fire fighters who give the quilts to children and adults who need them.
- [The Happiest Person You Could Meet](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/the-happiest-person-you-could-meet/) - Kelly is one of the happiest people you could ever meet. Her vibrant spirit fills her family’s modest home with life and love. She is always full of joy – constantly cracking jokes and laughing. Kelly lives with her parents, two siblings, and grandmother in a Guatemalan neighborhood known as the "red zone" due to
- [Dreaming of a Wheelchair](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/dreaming-of-a-wheelchair/) - More than forty years ago, Ms. Luong had both of her legs amputated above the knee after she accidentally jumped on a landmine. Unable to walk for more than four decades, Ms. Luong has done her best to find ways to avoid crawling on the ground. Most recently, she has used two small plastic stepstools
- [Cai Can Do More Jobs](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/cai-can-do-more-jobs/) - Cai is a 45 year-old-man who lives in Xinyang City, China with his family. He has paralysis of the lower limbs due to poliomyelitis and is blind in his right eye. Cai has a son and a daughter who go to school, but Cai has been unable to find a job so his wife works
- [Mobility Opens Doors](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/mobility-opens-doors/) - Odett is from Santa Cruz, Costa Rica. She was born with Cerebral Palsy, making it very difficult for her to move on her own. Unlike many people with disabilities in the developing world, Odett did have access to a borrowed wheelchair, but that wheelchair was very old and not very useful. Odett recently received a
- ["Share This Brew" Mobilizes Thousands](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/share-this-brew-mobilizes-thousands/) - This summer, a most unusual partnership provided the gift of mobility to more than 600 people in the Philippines. The Bruery, a local business based here in Orange County, California, donated a portion of the proceeds from the first of its special "Share This™" brews to Free Wheelchair Mission’s efforts in the Philippines. “Share This:
- [Freedom from Depression](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/freedom-from-depression/) - Inocente is 60 years old and has dedicated his whole life to working in agriculture. Sadly, he has not been able to work for the past year. Swollen feet, hypertension, and two tumors in his abdomen have left him unable to move. Inocente’s children have taken turns caring for him; for the last year they
- [Hope and Transformation](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/hope-and-transformation/) - Mrs. Tria has known great tragedy and major adversity in her 88 years. She lives with her son and his family in central Vietnam, because her husband died in the war in 1968 and she never remarried. Three years ago, at the age of 85, her feet became curved and her joints became stuck, making
- [Regaining Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/regaining-mobility/) - As an orphan, Francine never really had anyone to care for her properly. An illness in the 6th grade resulted in her losing strength in both her legs. After a six-month stay in the hospital, Francine moved to a center for people with disabilities. There she received a brace for her left leg, but both her legs
- [Mobility in Many Ways](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/mobility-in-many-ways/) - At Free Wheelchair Mission, our mission is to provide the transforming gift of mobility to people with disabilities in developing nations as motivated by Jesus Christ. As our name suggests, the transforming gift most often comes in the shape of a wheelchair, but did you know we also provide mobility through other means? Every year
- [Enhancing the Freedom of Others](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/enhancing-the-freedom-of-others/) - As we celebrate this Independence Day we remember that many people around the world are living lives of dependence. What a privilege we have to live freely and to transform lives with the gift of mobility. Because of your generous support more than 38,000 lives have been lifted from the ground so far in 2016—thank
- [Vision Team Report from Costa Rica](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/vision-team-report-from-costa-rica/) - Today's story comes from Costa Rica, where a vision team was distributing wheelchairs last week. In one neighborhood impacted by Tropical Storm Nate, the team encountered a sweet family in need of a wheelchair. Team leader Georgia writes: Debra is 82 and is very much in love with her husband, Surbullia! He is retired from
- [New Life, Second Chances, and Renewed Hope](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/new-life-second-chances-and-renewed-hope/) - Today is the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, and as I reflect on what this season means, a story from Nicaragua comes to mind. “Seven years ago, I was in a bar, drinking with friends,” recalled a young man named Juan Carlos. “There was a very violent argument during which a man drew
- [Renewing Joy](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/renewing-joy/) - In Latin America, many young people look forward to the opportunity to meet with friends and dance the night away on Fridays and Saturdays. Others live for Sundays, when they can go to church and serve. Julia used to enjoy all of these activities. Her daughter, Yamileth, describes her as a “very spirited person” who
- [Faces behind the numbers](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/faces-behind-the-numbers/) - Oli otya? This means “Hello, how are you?” in Luganda, one of the major languages spoken in Uganda. We recently sent our director of marketing, Jennifer Walker, to Uganda to capture stories in preparation for this year’s Miracle of Mobility. Jennifer and a camera crew joined our local partner, Father’s Heart Mobility Ministries, as they
- [A Father's Heart](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/greetings-from-peru/) - Over the past week, I have been with a team in Peru, meeting with our local partner and distributing wheelchairs to people such as Pedro, a strong and determined 39-year-old who does his best to provide for his wife and two children. We met Pedro as he sold pastries on a crowded bus platform. Pedro
- [A lot can happen in one weekend](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-lot-can-happen-in-one-weekend/) - On Saturday, May 6th, a team of ambassadors in Chicago held the Magic of Mobility, an exhilarating evening of live music, dancing, uplifting stories, delicious food, and a thrilling auction for mobility. Thanks to their hard work and the generosity of the people of Chicago, 1,700 people will receive the gift of a wheelchair. That
- [Tears of Joy](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/tears-of-joy/) - This week’s story comes to us via Food For the Poor (FFP), our distribution partner in Guyana. FFP had received an application for a wheelchair from Bibi, a domestic worker who serves as her family’s sole breadwinner after her husband suffered a stroke and was left bedridden. She was applying for her youngest child, a
- [A New Pair of Legs](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/a-new-pair-of-legs/) - Happy Friday! This has been an exciting week for our team as we prepare for our big annual fundraiser, Miracle of Mobility, on July 13th. Every year is exciting, but this year is even more exciting because we are celebrating the distribution of our millionth wheelchair. Amid all this flurry of activity, I received a
- [Fueled by Love](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/fueled-by-love/) - In the late 1990s, as I worked on the prototype for what would become our GEN_1 wheelchair, my wife, Laurie, encouraged me to bring some of these wheelchairs on a mission trip, so I took four to India and gave them away. This was the start of Free Wheelchair Mission. Our beginnings were fueled by
- [Stuck in the Rain](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/stuck-in-the-rain/) - As I write this, we are just a few thousand units shy of distributing our one-millionth wheelchair. One million… The thought of this leaves me awed and humbled. It’s not a sense of achievement that moves me, however. It’s the thought that every one of the million represents an individual whose life has been touched
- [Restoring Independence](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/restoring-independence/) - This week’s story comes to us from Vietnam, where Free Wheelchair Mission has given away over 151,000 wheelchairs, thanks to your support. In Quang Nam province, a man named Ngoc was 26 years old, working as a farmer to provide for his family when he stepped on a landmine left in a field after the
- [Moved by Kindness from Afar](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/moved-by-kindness-from-afar/) - Greetings, and happy Friday! Wu is a 52-year-old man who lives in northwestern China. You might see him making his way through the dusty streets of his little town on a three-wheeled motorcycle, which was given to him by a friend to use as a mobility device. An accident cost Wu the ability to walk
- [Never Give Up](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/never-give-up/) - A young woman named Hien recently came to visit the United States as one of our special guests at the Miracle of Mobility, where she did a marvelous job sharing her story. After the event, we arranged for her to have time to relax and enjoy the sights of southern California. It was a joy
- [Freedom for a Family](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/freedom-for-a-family/) - Eugenia is a 91-year-old grandmother in Costa Rica who lost her sight nine years ago. Although she can stand up for short periods of time, her loss of vision, coupled with her frail condition, pose too much of a risk for her to move about on her own. Her daughter, Isabel, would constantly hover nearby
- [Recovering from Disaster](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/recovering-from-disaster/) - Mohan, age 79, lives in Nepal with his wife, two sons, and daughter-in-law. In April 2015, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake devastated the country, followed three weeks later by a 7.3 aftershock that inflicted further damage and casualties. Mohan's home was destroyed, and over the next few months, he suffered two strokes that rendered him immobile.
- [Was he really cursed?](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/was-he-really-cursed/) - Kato, a boy in Uganda, was born with a disability that his village saw as a curse. They shunned him, fearful that they, too, could be cursed by simply associating with him. For years, Kato lived in isolation, ostracized by the community for something he had no control over. Desperate for a way out, Kato’s
- [Standing with those affected by Hurricane Harvey](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/standing-with-those-affected-by-hurricane-harvey/) - Our hearts have been heavy this week as Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas. “The impact of this hurricane has devastated (Houston),” said Jenni Granero, our Southwest Senior Development Officer. “As a native Houstonian, my heart aches in sadness for the millions who are affected by this mass destruction.” Familiar landmarks are gone. Homes are
- [Hope After Disaster](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/hope-after-disaster/) - As of this writing, Hurricane Irma has just cut a path of destruction through the Caribbean, causing devastation unlike anything ever seen there before. Florida is bracing for the storm – one of the largest ever recorded in the Atlantic. This, just two weeks after Hurricane Harvey struck Texas. Our thoughts and prayers are with
- [What's happening in Kenya?](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/whats-happening-in-kenya/) - In 2014, we sent a representative to Kenya to study the performance of wheelchairs in a relatively challenging environment. Rutted dirt roads. Potholes. Furniture nestled in tight spaces. These are just some of the obstacles navigated by wheelchair users there each day. The study gave us deeper insight that helped us make further improvements to
- [Help from Afar](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/help-from-afar/) - People living with disabilities in developing nations often rely on family members to assist them, but what happens when there is no one around to help? Fifty-four-year-old Limin lives alone in a small town in China. In 1991, an accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. He had been using a wheelchair for part
- [Why Does He Need Another Wheelchair?](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/why-does-he-need-another-wheelchair/) - José lives in a seaside village along the Pacific coast of Ecuador. Every morning since he was 12 years old, José would head out to sea on a fishing boat to earn a living, having learned the trade from his father and grandfather. He was working hard to provide for his wife and children when,
- [Restoring Hope After She Lost Her Mother](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/restoring-hope-after-she-lost-her-mother/) - Anita lives in Guatemala. She was born with cerebral palsy and half of her body is paralyzed. Though she is able to walk short distances, she couldn’t leave the house very often, but that never dampened her exuberance. Anita was always brimming with love, thanks to her loving mother, who had been her primary caretaker
- [Her Second Chance At Simple Pleasures](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/her-second-chance-at-simple-pleasures/) - Edith loved to hear birds sing. She would listen to them every day as she planted and plowed on her field in Swaziland. Hearing the birds' melodic songs was the favorite part of her day – at least, until she’d gather with her beloved family after all their work was done. Now 85 years old,
- [Journey to the Mosquito Coast](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/journey-to-the-mosquito-coast/) - Greetings, and happy Friday! I hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. As I reflect upon this past year, I find much to be thankful for. I’m grateful that over one million lives have been impacted by the gift of a wheelchair, thanks to your prayers and generosity. I’m thankful for our distribution partners, who
- [Any parent would have done the same](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/any-parent-would-have-done-the-same/) - Trung is a 22-year-old university student in Vietnam. He was born with polio. For most of his life, Trung’s father, who works odd jobs at a local hotel while Trung’s mother works as the editor of a local newspaper, would carry Trung everywhere on his back, every day – even into Trung’s senior year of
- [Monthly Recap-November 2017](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/monthly-recap-november-2017/) - Greetings, and happy Friday! Click here for a holiday message on video. Exclusive Screenings Audiences in Boston, Massachusetts; Madison, Connecticut; and Newport Beach, California got a sneak peek at the upcoming Visionaries / PBS documentary, Because No One Should Have to Crawl, chronicling the journey to delivering the one-millionth wheelchair. For future screening dates
- [Bringing out the best (and bringing him to tears)](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/bringing-out-the-best-and-bringing-him-to-tears/) - “I pride myself as one of the toughest of cookies,” said Tember, “but I broke down in private four times after being overwhelmed by emotions upon giving recipients improved mobility.” Greetings, The Rotary Club of Harare Central, our distribution partner in Zimbabwe, recently received a container of 440 wheelchairs, thanks to a generous donation by
- [[VIDEO] See the New Wheelchair Test Track](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/video-see-the-new-wheelchair-test-track/) - Have a behind-the-scenes look at our new wheelchair test track, developed in partnership with the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and RPM & Associates of Rapid City, South Dakota.
- [Transforming Generations](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/transforming-generations/) - Khuong is a single mother who lives with her 14-year-old son in a small town in Vietnam. She has always been outgoing and loving, taking every opportunity to connect with the people around her. When Khuong was 52, she suffered a stroke that paralyzed one side of her body, leaving her unable to stand, walk,
- [Because of You, They Haven't Been Forgotten](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/because-of-you-they-havent-been-forgotten/) - Salome is a kind, gentle woman in her late eighties. She lives in a rural part of Costa Rica with her daughter, Rupertina, her son-in-law, and her granddaughter. With limited economic opportunities in the area, Rupertina has long struggled to help support the family while taking care of her mother, who broke her hip in
- [Confident and Free After 30 Years, Thanks to You](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/confident-and-free-after-30-years-thanks-to-you/) - The Quang Nam Province is one of the most forested provinces of Vietnam, with more than half of its area covered in lush woodland. Here, 52-year old Van lives with his younger sister in the village of Thanh Van, where he owns a small grocery store. Thirty years ago, while working in the forest, Van
- [The Story Behind that Smile](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/the-story-behind-that-smile/) - Our executive director, Nuka Solomon, recently returned from Haiti, where she connected with our local distribution partners. This trip was especially meaningful, as Nuka has roots in Haiti. There, she met a 14-year-old boy named Grégoire. The youngest of four boys, Grégoire is gentle and sweet, although his mother made it a point to say
- [Free to Enjoy the Sunshine Because of You](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/free-to-enjoy-the-sunshine-because-of-you/) - In a rural village just outside of Mianchi, China, 70-year-old Ruan Ying lives in government housing with her husband of 40 years and his ailing mother. Ruan Ying and her family’s home is one without electricity or heat. During the winter, the temperature can get as low as 27° Fahrenheit. “It is very cold, but
- [[VIDEO] Don’s Interview on ABC News](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/video-dons-interview-on-abc-news/) - On Monday, April 2, 2018, Free Wheelchair Mission Founder and President Don Schoendorfer was interviewed on ABC 7 News Los Angeles. The segment is posted in its entirety on our Facebook page — while you’re there, please “like” and share the video with your friends. One of the best ways you can help give the
- [Molly's South America Trip Report](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/mollys-south-america-trip-report/) - It takes a lot of work—and collaboration with our partners in each country—to make our dream of lifting people off the ground a reality. Much of that work takes place through emails and video calls, but some of it needs to happen face-to-face. One FWM staff member just returned from visiting partners in Ecuador, Peru
- [Thankful for Dads](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/thankful-for-dads/) - As Father’s Day approaches, I’m aware of how much weight is on the shoulders of the dads we work with around the world. We see a lot of fathers at wheelchair distributions. Sometimes they are carrying their children or wives or parents to receive a wheelchair, and their joy at seeing their family members gain
- [New Hope](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/new-hope/) - It’s hard to believe it’s already June! As students finish out the school year, we are reminded not everyone around the world has an equal opportunity to receive an education. One of our distribution partners, American Nicaraguan Foundation (ANF), shared Gonzalo’s story with us. Gonzalo wasn’t able to attend school and started working as a
- [Ecuador](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/ecuador/) - Last fall, one of our staff members led a training in Ecuador, and an attendee commented, “We are becoming familiar with far more than just the wheelchair’s mechanical assembly. It’s important to become acquainted with both the technical and the human aspect of how to treat the patient adequately and even how to adjust the
- [Will you join us?](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/will-you-join-us/) - Greetings, Name, and Happy Friday! On Thursday, July 28, Free Wheelchair Mission will hold its 13th annual Miracle of Mobility fundraising gala. This festive evening will feature inspiring stories of faith, hope and transformation and will include a very special guest speaker, Tim Tebow, who—like Free Wheelchair Mission—is passionate about serving those with disabilities around
- [Seeing Firsthand](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/seeing-firsthand/) - Last week Angela, our National Development Director, was on vacation with her family in Mexico, and she sent our staff the following email: My family and I have had a great time soaking up the Yucatán sun. We couldn’t miss the opportunity to visit the amazing Mayan Ruins of Chichen Itza, which was one of
- [Thankful for Moms](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/thankful-for-moms/) - It's almost Mother's Day. We wouldn’t be here without moms. They are the backbone of daily life whether they’re parenting their own children, helping a neighbor or running a business. And moms are always present at wheelchair distributions. Sometimes they arrive carrying their children and sometimes they are the ones being carried, but they always
- [Dreams Coming True](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/dreams-coming-true/) - Trinh is a go-getter. Though born with spina bifida and never able to walk, Trinh was always on the move. His crawling ultimately caused an ulcer on his left leg, and doctors had to amputate part of his leg in 2012. Shortly after his surgery our partner in Vietnam, Giving It Back to Kids (GIBTK),
- [Changing a Future Together](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/changing-a-future-together/) - As a recent wheelchair distribution in China wrapped up, a thirteen-year-old boy in his new GEN_2 wheelchair seemed upset. One of our partners from Henan Disabled Person’s Federation (HDPF) went over to check on him, and his story spilled out. Tao’s legs are paralyzed, and his father struggles to make ends meet. By the time
- [From Exhaustion to Elation](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/from-exhaustion-to-elation/) - Our partner in Burundi, Food for the Hungry (FH), sent us Abraham’s story. FH staff members regularly passed by Abraham sitting by the side of the road. That was his office where he fixed old shoes for people. On the ground next to Abraham was a rudimentary wooden “bicycle” complete with hand-carved wooden wheels. Abraham
- [Not Forgotten](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/friday-story/not-forgotten/) - It can be easy to forget our recipients often face hardships beyond living with disability. A recent report from our partner Mission Eurasia reminds us of some day-to-day realities in Ukraine. Despite the ceasefire declared in February 2015, people in eastern Ukraine continue to live in constant fear. People with disabilities face especially difficult challenges.

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- [Resources](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/resources/) - Resources & Downloads Founder's Bio: Don Schoendorfer Download FY25 Annual Report: July 1st - June 30th Download Impact Infographic: Updated July 2026 Download Our Wheelchairs Download Journey of a Wheelchair Download Quarterly Newsletters Download Resource Guide for Churches and Schools Download Reading List of Books About Disability Visit Page Movies With Disability Themes Visit Page
- [FAQs](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/faqs/) - Frequently Asked Questions General Why Wheelchairs? Wheelchairs provide mobility, which changes everything: it means independence, the ability to participate in society and earn a living. Mobility means renewed dignity, independence, freedom, and joy. Learn more here. Why do your wheelchairs look different from traditional wheelchairs? Our wheelchairs are designed with resources in mind. Free Wheelchair
- [Vision Trip Application](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/vision-trip-application/) - Vision Trip Application Experience the Mission Firsthand Peru, October 10-17, 2026 A vision trip offers you the opportunity to experience the impact of mobility firsthand by serving alongside our overseas partners in wheelchair distribution. These trips aren't for leisure or sightseeing. They're an invitation to come with an open heart, serve people in urgent need
- [Partner Businesses](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/partner-businesses/) - Partnering Through Your Business Learn more Be part of a growing movement and help transform lives Company social responsibility goes beyond sponsorship or general donations. Many of our partners choose to donate part of their sales to provide wheelchairs. Invacare Invacare, a leading designer and manufacturer of mobility solutions, partners with Free Wheelchair Mission to
- [Events](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/events/) - EVENTS Orange County's Miracle of Mobility September 10, 2026 • Starts at 5:30 PM PDT Join us at Segerstrom Center for the Arts for an unforgettable experience as we celebrate 25 YEARS of transforming lives through the gift of mobility! This landmark anniversary makes this event extra special-and the perfect time to come together for
- [2026 OC Miracle of Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/oc-miracle-of-mobility/) - Get Tickets Get Tickets for Orange County's Miracle of Mobility Thursday, September 10, 2026 • Begins at 5:00 PM PDT Segerstrom Center for the Arts Join us for an unforgettable experience as we celebrate 25 YEARS of transforming lives through the gift of mobility! This landmark anniversary makes this event extra special-and the perfect time to
- [Foundations](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/foundations/) - Foundations Empower Lives in Partnership with Free Wheelchair Mission Join Free Wheelchair Mission in creating a lasting impact by transforming lives with the gift of mobility. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 80 million people, or one out of every 100 people in the world, are in dire need of a wheelchair, yet
- [Host a Jewelry Party](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/host-a-jewelry-party/) - Host a Jewelry Party Interested in hosting a jewelry-making party? Invite your friends for an evening of creativity, connection, and purpose as you assemble beautiful jewelry that helps provide brand-new wheelchairs to people with disabilities in developing countries. We recommend a 2-hour event where a snack is served. Download our detailed planning guide here. If
- [Church Resources](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/church-resources/) - Church Resources for Easter As you prepare your Easter message, let Free Wheelchair Mission help prepare hearts to hear it. Double Your Church's Impact in March During Free Wheelchair Mission's annual x2 Gift Challenge from March 1-31, every gift your church gives will be DOUBLED thanks to the gracious support of a group of generous
- [40 Day Devotional](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/devotional/) - This downloadable, 40-day devotional was created to help you reflect, pray, and re-center yourselves in God during seasons of spiritual wilderness.
- [Free Wheelchair Mission VBS Curriculum and Resources](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/resource_guide/) - Free Wheelchair Mission VBS resources and content are designed to fit perfectly into any curriculum you might purchase or create yourselves.
- [Churches and Schools](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/churches-and-schools/) - Churches and Schools Building the Kingdom of God Together "When we provide a wheelchair, we want the individual to feel as if they are being cradled in God's hands." - Don Schoendorfer Ways to Partner With Us Set Up Your Fundraising Page Download Fundraising Posters Free Wheelchair Mission partners with the faith community by
- [Vanguard](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/vanguard/) - Help Us Bring Mobility to Someone in Need Yes, I would like to get more involved with Free Wheelchair Mission!
- [Celebration Board](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/move-for-mobility/celebration-board/) - 2026 Move for Mobility Celebration Board Celebrating everyone who participated in our Move for Mobility! We're incredibly grateful for each of you moving for mobility! Your moves are providing brand-new wheelchairs to those waiting for them around the world. If you haven't submitted your results yet, please do so here. Submit Your Move for Mobility
- [2026 Move for Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/move-for-mobility/) - Donate Now Join Us and Move for Mobility 2026 Get moving for a great cause-anytime, anywhere! An estimated 80 million people around the world are waiting for a wheelchair. The Move for Mobility is an opportunity for you to use your mobility to raise awareness and provide new wheelchairs to others. Run, walk, hike, roll,
- [2025 Seattle Miracle of Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2025-seattle-miracle-of-mobility/) - Seattle's Miracle of Mobility Saturday, October 11, 2025, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PT Mercer Island Community and Event Center Special Guest Nuka Hart Come with your family and invite your friends! Why should you attend? Enjoy a free dinner Hear about an exciting new development Help us reach our goal of providing the gift
- [Legacy Giving](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/legacy-giving/) - With legacy giving, you can transform lives for years to come with a gift that doesn't impact your cash flow, lifestyle, or family security.
- [Medical & Mobility Emergency Fund](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/emergency/) - Children and adults with disabilities are often the hardest hit when natural disasters strike. Giving to the Medical & Mobility Emergency Fund helps provide...
- [Careers](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/careers/) - The Free Wheelchair Mission team is always looking for passionate, innovative individuals to join us in providing the life-transforming gift of mobility.
- [Team Mobility Newsletter 5-27-26](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/move-for-mobility/team-mobility-newsletter-5-27-26/) - Team Mobility Newsletter May 27, 2026 The end of May is almost here-and you've come so far. But the Move for Mobility isn't over yet! There's still time to complete your activity, submit your results, and finish your fundraising. Whether you're wrapping up your miles or making one last push toward your goal, this final
- [Team Mobility Newsletter 5-20-26](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/move-for-mobility/team-mobility-newsletter-5-20-26-del/) - Team Mobility Newsletter May 20, 2026 With just 11 days to go, the energy is building - and there's still plenty of time to make a big impact! This week and next, let's focus on giving your fundraiser the push it deserves to finish strong. If you missed any of our previous newsletters, you can
- [Kloos](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/kloos/) - In this role, Georgia cultivates relationships with major supporters and manages Free Wheelchair Mission’s advisory councils in cities across the country.
- [Mackenzie Cummins](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/gillespie/) - Mackenzie Gillespie Director of Operations Free Wheelchair Mission Mackenzie Gillespie As the Director of Operations at Free Wheelchair Mission, Mackenzie is responsible for overseeing the operational and administrative functions of the organization. She leads the broad strategies relating to the design and maintenance of the organization's CRM (Salesforce), internal systems, and processes and procedures. She
- [Dan Ryan](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/ryan/) - Meet Dan Ryan, Director of Manufacturing at Free Wheelchair Mission—an experienced operations leader passionate about quality and impact.
- [for KING and COUNTRY](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/for-king-and-country/) - Four-time GRAMMY® award-winning duo for KING & COUNTRY will hold a special musical performance at Miracle of Mobility Live, an event streaming on July 22, 2021.
- [Team Mobility Newsletter 5-20-26](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/move-for-mobility/team-mobility-newsletter-5-20-26/) - Team Mobility Newsletter May 20, 2026 With just 11 days to go, the energy is building - and there's still plenty of time to make a big impact! This week and next, let's focus on giving your fundraiser the push it deserves to finish strong. If you missed any of our previous newsletters, you can
- [2025 OC Miracle of Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2025-oc-miracle-of-mobility/) - Join us for the 2025 OC Miracle of Mobility on September 4, 2025, at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California, for a night of food, fun, and...
- [Team Mobility Newsletter 05/06/26](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/move-for-mobility/team-mobility-newsletter-05-06-26/) - Team Mobility Newsletter May 6, 2026 You're moving, you're fundraising, and people are starting to take notice. Now it's time to keep that momentum going - and one of the best ways to do that is to bring people along for the ride. Here is this week's newsletter, with tips to help you reach your
- [Team Mobility Newsletter 05/13/26](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/move-for-mobility/team-mobility-newsletter-05-13-26/) - Team Mobility Newsletter May 13, 2026 You're almost at the halfway point-and that's worth celebrating! Take a moment to look back at how far you've come, then get ready to finish even stronger. If you missed any of our previous newsletters, you can catch up here: Newsletter-April 22, 2026 Newsletter-April 29, 2026 Newsletter-May 6, 2026
- [2026 Move for Mobility Tracker Part 2](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2026-move-for-mobility-tracker-part-2/) - Upload your 2026 Move for Mobility Photos To complete the process, please upload your Move for Mobility photos. By clicking "agree" and uploading your photo(s), you're giving Free Wheelchair Mission permission to use your image and likeness in our promotional materials-like social media posts, websites, printed stories, and videos that help share our mission with
- [Gomez](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/gomez/) - As Free Wheelchair Mission's National Director of Development, Angela faithfully cultivates relationships with major supporters.
- [VBS Resources](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/resource_guide/resources/) - Download or order free VBS resources for your church or school programs! These resources were designed to help equip kids make a difference in the world.
- [Download Videos for Churches](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/churches/videos/) - Download Free Wheelchair Mission Videos To download videos: Click on the video titles. It will take you to that video on the Vimeo site. In Vimeo, click on the download button and save the video to your hard drive. The Heart Behind This Mission Emerson's Story God's Love in Brazil Fabienne's Story Dawit's Story Narong's
- [Financial Accountability](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/financial-accountability/) - Financial Accountability We are dedicated to wise stewardship of all donations we receive and continue to provide the most up-to-date financial information possible. As a result of our financial transparency and accountability efforts, we are proud to be recognized by the following charity rating organizations: Annual Financials Fiscal Year 2025 2025 Annual Report 2025 Form
- [Quarterly Newsletters](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/newsletters/) - Want deeper insights into the work of Free Wheelchair Mission? Download our quarterly newsletters and learn more about those whom we serve.
- [Team Mobility Newsletter 04 29 26](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/move-for-mobility/team-mobility-newsletter-04-29-26/) - Team Mobility Newsletter April 29, 2026 Thank you for signing up to Move for Mobility! May 1 is just two days away-are you ready to get moving? Here is this week's newsletter, with tips to help you reach your goal. If you missed the last one, you can catch up here: Newsletter-April 22, 2026 Start
- [Team Mobility Newsletter - April 22, 2026](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/move-for-mobility/team-mobility-newsletter-4-22-26/) - Team Mobility Newsletter April 22, 2026 Thank you for signing up for Move for Mobility. This year marks a major milestone—the 25th anniversary of Free Wheelchair Mission! As part of our celebration, our goal is to send 1,850 brand-new wheelchairs for people in countries including Eswatini, Brazil, El Salvador, and Ecuador through the Move for
- [Move for Mobility Toolkit](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/movetools/) - Download these resources to help you reach your fundraising goal in Free Wheelchair Mission's virtual Move for Mobility event.
- [Move for Mobility Tracker](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/move-for-mobility-tracker/) - 2026 Move for Mobility Tracker Complete this form and get your 2026 Move for Mobility medal and/or annual pin!* (*For registered 2026 Move for Mobility participants; US mailing addresses only. First time participants will receive a medal and returning participants will receive a pin for 2026 to add to their lanyards) (You'll be taken to
- [2025 Move for Mobility Celebration Board](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2025-move-for-mobility-celebration-board/) - 2025 Move for Mobility Celebration Board Celebrating everyone who participated in our Move for Mobility! We're so grateful that each of you has taken up the cause of mobility-providing the precious gift of medical and mobility aids to those in need in developing countries. As participant times come in, we'll be posting them so we
- [Move for Mobility Events](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/move-for-mobility-events/) - Looking for an event to do as part of the Move for Mobility? Check out these May races and events taking place around the country!
- [Schoendorfer](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/schoendorfer/) - Don Schoendorfer is a biomedical engineer who holds an undergraduate degree from Columbia University and a PhD in mechanical engineering from MIT. In 2001, he..
- [Jacket Giveaway Rules](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/jacket-giveaway-rules/) - Free Wheelchair Mission 25th Anniversary Jacket Giveaway Rules About This Giveaway Submit a response card at the Cocktails for a Cause event held at The Park Club on April 22, 2026, and you'll be entered for a chance to win a custom-tailored Free Wheelchair Mission 25th Anniversary Jacket by b.spoke. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER
- [Move for Mobility as a Group](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/move-for-mobility/groups/) - For Groups and Teams This May, invite your friends, family, coworkers, church, sports teams, training partners, or other groups to form a team and Move for Mobility! Run, walk, hike, roll, swim, jump, bike, or do any activity you choose, anywhere, for any distance, while raising funds to provide wheelchairs for people with disabilities in
- [Mendoza](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/mendoza/) - Vanessa is responsible for the strategic implementation of our vision and mission in the field, leading a team that manages operations, partner relationships, wheelchair training programs, medical supplies/gifts-in-kind (GIK), and field analysis.
- [Appel](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/appel/) - Katie Appel Director of Programs Partnerships Free Wheelchair Mission Katie Appel Katie Appel joined Free Wheelchair Mission in 2026 as its Director of Program Partnerships. In this role, she is dedicated to cultivating meaningful, collaborative relationships with partners and colleagues around the world. Katie has spent her career advancing effective global collaboration, working primarily with
- [Cooper](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/cooper/) - Brad and his team lead efforts to establish and promote the mission and the brand, grow awareness, and increase fundraising for Free Wheelchair Mission.
- [Hart](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/hart/) - Nuka Solomon joined Free Wheelchair Mission as Executive Director in 2017 and was appointed CEO in 2019. She has the overall operational responsibility for...
- [Fundraising Tips and Resources](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/fundraising-tips/) - Check out these easy ways to get started on your fundraiser! Download pictures, videos, the Free Wheelchair Mission logo, and more.
- [Our Impact](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/our-impact/) - Our Impact Click to view full size, download, and/or print.
- [Mobilize](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/mobilize/) - When you join Mobilize monthly giving, you'll receive exclusive member benefits while knowing that your automatic donations are making a difference.
- [Move for Mobility as a Group](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/move-for-mobility/groups-2/) - For Groups and Teams This May, invite your friends, family, coworkers, church, sports teams, training partners, or other groups to form a team and Move for Mobility! Run, walk, hike, roll, swim, jump, bike, or do any activity you choose, anywhere, for any distance, while raising funds to provide wheelchairs for people with disabilities in
- [Fundraising Kit for Ambassadors](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/fundraising-kit-order-form/) - Fundraising Kit Order Form Fill out the form below to order free promotional materials for your fundraising campaign and help spread the word about Free Wheelchair Mission. *Please note that supplies are limited and items are subject to availability. Giving Cubes Brochures Donation Cards and Envelopes Newsletters Story Cards
- [Our Wheelchairs](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/our-wheelchairs/) - Our wheelchairs — now available in four models—are built for rugged terrain, bringing mobility, dignity, and hope to people with disabilities worldwide.
- [Instagram Fundraiser](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/instagram-fundraiser/) - Are you on Instagram? If so, here's another easy way to help support Free Wheelchair Mission! In addition to liking and sharing our posts, would you consider doing an Instagram Fundraiser? Instagram Fundraisers are easy to set up, and since Instagram does not charge fees to nonprofits, 100% of the funds donated will go to
- [Create a Facebook Fundraiser](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/facebook-fundraisers/) - Want another easy way to help support the cause of mobility through Free Wheelchair Mission? Consider doing a Facebook Fundraiser on your birthday!
- [Joy Bracelet for Women](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/joybracelet-women/) - The Joy Bracelet for Women Thank you for your interest in the Joy Bracelet for women. The Joy Bracelet for women features four black agate beads, symbolizing the four wheels of a wheelchair. Encircled in gold, they reflect the joy and life transformation experienced through the gift of mobility. Hand-crafted in genuine 14K gold-filled beads.
- [Joy Bracelet for Men](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/joybracelet-men/) - The Joy Bracelet for Men Thank you for your interest in the Joy Bracelet for men. The Joy Bracelet for men features four blue beads, symbolizing the four wheels and signature color of the GEN 4 JOY wheelchair. Their bright contrast highlights the joy and life transformation experienced through the gift of mobility. Crafted in
- [Love Bracelet](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/lovebracelet/) - The Love Bracelet Thank you for your interest in the Love Bracelet. This exclusive design symbolizes the heartfelt gift of a wheelchair, representing lives transformed and empowered through mobility. The Love Bracelet is crafted in 925 sterling silver with genuine 14K gold plating. Please fill out the following form to be notified when the Love
- [Hope Necklace](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/hopenecklace/) - The Hope Necklace Thank you for your interest in the Hope Necklace. This exclusive design embodies the mission of Free Wheelchair Mission to bring renewed dignity, independence, and hope through the gift of mobility. The Hope Necklace is crafted in 925 sterling silver or with genuine 14K gold plating, depending on your selection. Please fill
- [Subscribe to Friday Stories](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/subscribe-to-friday-stories/) - Get breaking news, updates, and inspiring stories of lives transformed by the gift of a wheelchair from Free Wheelchair Mission, a nonprofit serving...
- [Donate](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/donate/) - Donate Now Your generous, tax-deductible gift to Free Wheelchair Mission will not only help provide people around the world with the transforming gift of mobility, but the invaluable gifts of renewed dignity, independence, and hope. Donate Online Donate Now In another country? Donate in your Local Currency Donate Monthly Give through our Mobilize monthly giving
- [x2 Gift Challenge](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/x2-gift-challenge-2024/) - During Free Wheelchair Mission's x2 Gift Challenge (March 1-31), every gift you give will be DOUBLED thanks to the gracious support of some generous donors!
- [Company Engagement](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/company-engagement/) - When you partner with Free Wheelchair Mission through company engagement, you demonstrate your organization’s values and commitment to helping those in need.
- [The Wheelhouse](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/the-wheelhouse/) - Join us for these lunch-hour webinars and gain more insight into the world of nonprofits, philanthropy, and wheelchair provision in the developing world.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy Free Wheelchair Mission is committed to respecting the privacy of our donors. We have developed this privacy policy to ensure that donor information will not be shared with any third party. No Sharing of Personal Information Free Wheelchair Mission will not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to other organizations or companies.
- [Annual Report](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/annual-report/) - Download the Free Wheelchair Mission annual report and see the impact you helped us make in 2023.
- [Thank You for Requesting Our 40-Day Devotional](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/thank-you-for-requesting-our-40-day-devotional/) - Thank You For Requesting Our 40-Day Devotional Please check your inbox for a confirmation email.
- [Get Our Digital Daily Devotional](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/digital-devotional/) - Join us on a faith journey with this daily devotional. Get your free copy! Fill out this form and a digital copy of Wanderings will be emailed to you. About Wanderings Wanderings: 40 Days of Faith Devotional Sometimes, pain and suffering can lead to periods of spiritual wilderness in our lives. And sometimes, reflecting on
- [Digital Devotional Emails](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/digital-devotional-emails/) - Devotional Emails for 40 Days Thank you for signing up to receive Wanderings daily devotionals by email for the next 40 days.
- [Get Our Daily Devotional for Lent](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/lent/) - This Lenten season, join us on a faith journey with this daily devotional. Fill out this form and a digital copy of Wanderings will be emailed to you. About Wanderings Wanderings: 40 Days of Faith Devotional Sometimes, pain and suffering can lead to periods of spiritual wilderness in our lives. And sometimes, reflecting on the
- [2026 Lent Emails](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2026-lent-emails/) - Daily Devotional Emails for Lent Thank you for signing up to receive Wanderings daily devotionals by email during Lent. (February 18, 2026-April 5, 2026)
- [2025 Lent Emails](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2025-lent-emails/) - Daily Devotional Emails for Lent Thank you for signing up to receive Wanderings daily devotionals by email during Lent. (February 18, 2026-April 5, 2026)
- [Mobilize FAQs](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/mobilize-faqs/) - Join Now Frequently Asked Questions 1. How does monthly giving make a difference? Your monthly donations provide stability and sustain the progress of Free Wheelchair Mission. Plus, the lower administrative costs associated with monthly giving mean that your gifts will make an even greater impact. 2. How will my donations be used? Your monthly gifts
- [2025 Season of Giving](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2025_seasonofgiving/) - Give a Year-End Gift by December 31 Give a Year-End Gift Your gift of any size will help us finish the year well, sending wheelchairs to people with disabilities in countries including Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Eswatini, Peru, Vietnam, and Mozambique. eCards Greeting Cards Jewelry Donate Now Whether you order gifts or make a donation
- [Christmas and Holiday Gifts](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2025_christmas-and-holiday-gifts/) - Need meaningful Christmas and holiday gifts that make a difference? Choose from greeting cards, jewelry, and books that help provide mobility to those in need.
- [2025 Miracle of Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2025-miracle-of-mobility/) - Orange County, CA SAVE THE DATE: September 10, 2026 Donate Now Virtual September 21, 2025 Watch the replay below Watch the Replay Seattle, WA October 11, 2025 Begins at 5:30 PM PDT Donate Now Miracle of Mobility is a one-of-a-kind event, both virtual and in-person, benefiting Free Wheelchair Mission's work in providing life-changing mobility to
- [Awards](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/awards/) - Awards Anthem Awards 2025 Anthem Awards Silver November 2025 2024 Anthem Awards Community Voice November 2024 2024 Anthem Awards Gold November 2024 The Stevie Awards Bronze Stevie Winner Presented to Nuka Hart September 2025 The Web Awards Medical Standard of Excellence + Nonprofit Standard of Excellence Award September 2024 Orange County Business Journal Embracing Diversity,
- [Jewelry](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/jewelry-interest/) - Jewelry Thank you for your interest in Free Wheelchair Mission jewelry! Please fill out the following form to be notified when our jewelry is back in stock.
- [2025 Move for Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2025-move-for-mobility/) - Join Us and Move for Mobility May 1-31, 2026 Get moving for a great cause-anytime, anywhere! An estimated 80 million people around the world are waiting for a wheelchair. The Move for Mobility is an opportunity for you to use your mobility to raise awareness and provide new wheelchairs to others. Run, walk, hike, roll,
- [2025 Virtual Miracle of Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2025-virtual-miracle-of-mobility/) - Donate Now Join Our Special Guests Candace Cameron Bure for KING + COUNTRY Special Guests Miracle of Mobility is a one-of-a-kind virtual event benefiting Free Wheelchair Mission's work in providing life-changing mobility to those living with disabilities in developing countries. This inspiring evening features musical performances, interactive ways to participate, and heartening messages from friends
- [GEN 4 JOY](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/gen4joy/) - Introducing GEN 4 JOY, our first new wheelchair model in 12 years. Designed to serve a wider range of people living with disabilities in developing countries.
- [2024 Christmas](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2024_christmas/) - Each Christmas Card purchased will gift a free wheelchair to someone in a developing country who desperately needs one but cannot afford one.
- [2024 OC Miracle of Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2024-oc-miracle-of-mobility-archive/) - Orange County's Miracle of Mobility Thursday, September 12, 2024, starting at 5:30 PM Segerstrom Center for the Arts Donate Now Special Guest Candace Cameron Bure Parking Map Miracle of Mobility is a one-of-a-kind event benefiting Free Wheelchair Mission's work in providing life-changing mobility to those living with disabilities in developing countries. This inspiring evening features
- [Volunteers](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/volunteers/) - Volunteer With Us Our dedicated volunteers perform crucial roles around the world, ranging from administrative support locally to wheelchair assembly in the countries we serve. Volunteer at an Event: Most of our local volunteer opportunities involve campaigns or special events such as our annual Miracle of Mobility. If you're interested in volunteering, please fill out
- [Watch Party Decor](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/watch-party-decor/) - Watch Party Resources and Decor Download and print these resources for your Miracle of Mobility watch party! Invitations Welcome Signs Handouts Photo Booth Signs Hanging Banners WE LOOK FORWARD TO CELEBRATING THE MIRACLE OF MOBILITY WITH YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES Return to Watch Party page
- [2021 Miracle of Mobility Social Media Toolkit](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/promote-miracle/) - Share posts with friends on social media to help get the word out about Miracle of Mobility! Orange County (Sept. 4), online on Sept. 21, and Seattle (Oct. 11).
- [Event Recipes](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/miracle-event-recipes/) - Event Recipes Download Recipe Download Recipe Download Recipe WE LOOK FORWARD TO CELEBRATING THE MIRACLE OF MOBILITY LIVE WITH YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES Return to Watch Party page
- [Watch Party Activities](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/watch-party-activities/) - Activities Looking for fun things to do with the family during your watch party? Coloring Sheets Download coloring pages! Each Free Wheelchair Mission coloring page includes a picture of a wheelchair recipient on the front and fun facts about their country on the back! Bingo Miracle of Mobility Bingo Download and print these cards. Then,
- [for KING & COUNTRY](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/for-king-and-country-2025/) - Musical artists Joel and Luke Smallbone, better known as for KING & COUNTRY, will have a special musical performance at the 2025 Virtual Miracle of Mobility!
- [2023 Move for Mobility Celebration Board](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2023-move-for-mobility-celebration-board/) - 2023 Move for Mobility Celebration Board Celebrating everyone who participated in our Move for Mobility! We are so grateful that all of you took up the cause of mobility and are providing the precious gift of medical and mobility aids to those in need in developing countries. We will post participant times as they come
- [Opportunity](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/opportunity/) - A wheelchair can provide people with disabilities new opportunities to pursue an education, earn a living, participate in community—and find more inclusion.
- [Candace Cameron Bure](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/candace-cameron-bure/) - Join us on September 12, 2024 for an unforgettable evening, hosted by Candace Cameron Bure! Beloved by millions worldwide for her role as DJ Tanner, Candace...
- [Distribution Partners](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/distribution-partners/) - Distribution Partners Distribution partners (DPs) are vital to the success of Free Wheelchair Mission. Becoming a Distribution Partner Free Wheelchair Mission Distribution Partners (DPs) must be nonprofit organizations with experience importing ocean containers. They must also have the infrastructure to implement a wheelchair program. Organizations interested in partnership must be invited to apply. As part
- [Where We Work](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/where-we-work/) - Where we work Areas We've Impacted Thanks to our network of like-minded partners around the globe, we've given away 1.5 million wheelchairs in 95 countries since 2001. Countries We've Served Since 2001* Afghanistan Albania Angola Argentina Armenia Bangladesh Belarus Belize Benin Bolivia Botswana Brazil Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Chile China Colombia Comoros Costa Rica Cuba Democratic
- [Seattle Miracle of Mobility 2024](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2024-seattle-miracle-of-mobility/) - Seattle's Miracle of Mobility Saturday, October 5, 2024, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PT Mercer Island Community and Event Center Donate Now Special Guest Jim Zorn Former NFL Quarterback & Coach Help us reach our goal of providing the gift of mobility to 2,100 families in need! Couldn't make it? Donate now Special Guest: Jim
- [Conditions Leading to Disability in Developing Countries](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/conditions-disability/) - Learn more about conditions that often lead to disability in developing countries served by Free Wheelchair Mission and our network of distribution partners.
- [Muscular Dystrophy](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/muscular-dystrophy/) - Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic disorders that cause progressive weakening and loss of muscle mass over time.
- [Clubfoot](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/clubfoot/) - Clubfoot is usually a birth condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape or position, caused by shorter-than-normal connective tissue.
- [Schools](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/schools/) - Why Should Schools Partner with Free Wheelchair Mission? Equipping the Next Generation Expand students' global awareness of people living with disabilities in under-resourced areas of the world. Empower students to become champions for mobility in their school and community. Equip students to put their faith into action by following Jesus' example to love your neighbor.
- [Thank You for Requesting Our Lent Devotional](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/thank-you-for-requesting-our-lent-devotional/) - Thank You For Requesting Our Devotional for Lent Please check your inbox for a confirmation email.
- [Move for Mobility Toolkit for Companies](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/company-engagement/move-for-mobility/movetools-2/) - Download these resources to help you reach your fundraising goal in Free Wheelchair Mission's virtual Move for Mobility event.
- [Thank You for Requesting Our Eastertide Devotional](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/thank-you-for-requesting-our-eastertide-devotional/) - Thank You For Requesting Our Devotional for Eastertide Please check your inbox for a confirmation email.
- [Youth Ambassadors](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/youth-ambassadors/) - For years, our youth ambassadors have been creatively raising funds and spreading the word about the need for mobility in developing countries.
- [2024 Giving](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2024-giving/) - Give a Year-End Gift by December 31 Donate Now Your donation of any size will help us finish the year well, sending wheelchairs to people with disabilities in countries including Nepal, Ecuador, and Kenya this holiday season. This holiday season, give meaningful gifts that make a difference. Whether you order gifts or make a donation
- [2024 Holiday](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2024-holiday/) - Give a Year-End Gift by December 31 Donate Now Your donation of any size will help us finish the year well, sending wheelchairs to people with disabilities in countries including Nepal, Ecuador, and Kenya this holiday season. This holiday season, give meaningful gifts that make a difference. Give the Gift of Mobility this Holiday Season
- [2024 Season of Giving](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2024_seasonofgiving/) - Give a Year-End Gift by December 31 Donate Now Your gift of any size will help us finish the year well, sending wheelchairs to people with disabilities in countries including Nepal, Ecuador, and Kenya this holiday season. This holiday season, give meaningful gifts that make a difference. Whether you order gifts or make a donation
- [2021 Seattle’s Miracle of Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/seattle-miracle-of-mobility-2021/) - Join us 10/16 @ Evergreen Covenant Church on Mercer Island for this inspiring, free event which includes dinner, music, and uplifting stories of transformation.
- [2024 Giving](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2024_seasonofgiving-copy/) - Give the Gift of Mobility this Season Greeting Cards eCards Donate Now This holiday season, give meaningful gifts that make a difference. Whether you order gifts or make a donation with Free Wheelchair Mission's Season of Giving, your transforming gift will provide more than just mobility: it will offer renewed hope, freedom, and independence. •
- [2023 Christmas](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2023_christmas/) - This Christmas and holiday season, give meaningful gifts that make a difference with Free Wheelchair Mission’s Season of Giving. Browse gift options such as..
- [2024 Miracle of Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2024-miracle-of-mobility/) - Donate Now 2024 Miracle of Mobility In-person and Virtual Events September 12, 2024 Donate Now September 22, 2024 Watch Replay Donate Now September 27, 2024 Watch Replay Donate Now October 5, 2024 RSVP for Free Donate Now Miracle of Mobility is a one-of-a-kind, hybrid virtual and local event benefiting Free Wheelchair Mission's work in providing
- [Boise Miracle of Mobility 2024](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/boise-mobility-2024/) - Boise's Miracle of Mobility September 27, 2024 6:00 pm MT Calvary Boise Donate Now Watch Replay Special Guests Don Schoendorfer, President & Founder of Free Wheelchair Mission Hearts of Praise Join Idaho Believes as they welcome Free Wheelchair Mission President and Founder Don Shoendorfer at this family-friendly event to benefit those in need of mobility
- [Training Opportunities](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/training-opportunities/) - Wheelchair Training Opportunities If you are a medical professional interested in wheelchair training opportunities, please fill out the form below.
- [2024 Virtual Miracle of Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2024-virtual-miracle-of-mobility/) - Donate Now Virtual Miracle of Mobility Sunday, September 22, 2024 Watch the Replay Above Special Guests Candace Cameron Bure Terrian Jeremy Rosado The Virtual Miracle of Mobility is a one-of-a-kind livestream event benefiting Free Wheelchair Mission's work in providing life-changing mobility to those living with disabilities in developing countries. This inspiring evening features musical performances,
- [Mallory Weggemann](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/mallory-weggemann/) - Join us for Miracle of Mobility Live on 7/22 with special guest Mallory Weggemann, a record-setting, gold/bronze-medal-winning Paralympic swimmer for Team USA.
- [Jeremy Rosado](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/jeremy-rosado/) - Musical artist Jeremy Rosado, who has been on American Idol and The Voice, will perform for Free Wheelchair Mission's Virtual Miracle of Mobility on Sept. 22.
- [Terrian](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/terrian/) - Recording artist Terrian is known for hits including "Light It Up" and "Big God." She'll perform at the Virtual Miracle of Mobility on September 22, 2024.
- [Decor](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/mom21-decor/) - To continue the festive feel of Miracle of Mobility Live, our team has created different items for you to print out and use to decorate your watch party!
- [See How People Around the World are Moving for Mobility!](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/moving-for-mobility-worldwide/) - Connect with us on social media to stay up-to-date with the latest updates from Free Wheelchair Mission.
- [Social Media](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/social-media/) - Connect with us on social media to stay up-to-date with the latest updates from Free Wheelchair Mission.
- [Our Impact](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/impact/) - Our Impact Download our latest Impact Infographic sheet here.
- [2024 Fishfest Giveaway Rules](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/fishfest/2024-fishfest-giveaway-rules/) - Free Wheelchair Mission Fishfest 2024 Giveaway Rules Eligibility: This giveaway is open only to those who are 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry. The giveaway is only open to legal residents of the United States and is void where prohibited by law. Employees of Free Wheelchair Mission, their affiliates,
- [Enter to Win](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/fishfest/enter-to-win/) - CONTEST RULES: No purchase is necessary. Must have a valid U.S. mailing address and be 18 years or older at the time of entry. One entry per person. The giveaway runs from 3 pm PT to 8 pm PT on 06/15/2024. Five (5) Winners will be randomly selected to receive one of five (5) prizes.
- [2024 Move for Mobility Celebration Board](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2024-move-for-mobility-celebration-board/) - 2024 Move for Mobility Celebration Board Celebrating everyone who participated in our Move for Mobility! We are so grateful that all of you took up the cause of mobility and are providing the precious gift of medical and mobility aids to those in need in developing countries. We will post participant times as they come
- [Enter to Win](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/enter-to-win/) - Enter to Win Win a Signed Tim Tebow Jersey CONTEST RULES: No purchase is necessary. Must have a valid U.S. mailing address and be 18 years or older at the time of entry. One entry per person. The giveaway runs from 06/10/2023 through 06/11/2023. One (1) winner will be randomly selected to receive a signed
- [Fishfest](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/fishfest/) - Join Free Wheelchair Mission at Fishfest 2023, a fun and family-friendly music festival featuring artists including for KING & COUNTRY!
- [Tribute Donations](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/tribute-donations/) - Tribute Donations Donating a wheelchair makes a meaningful difference in a person's life, and it can also be a wonderful way to honor someone special to you. Free Wheelchair Mission has several options should you wish to donate a wheelchair on someone's behalf. You may select an honorary or memorial tribute card, and include a
- [2024 Move for Mobility Tracker](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2024-move-for-mobility-tracker/) - 2024 Move for Mobility Tracker Complete this form and get your 2024 Move for Mobility medal! (For registered 2024 Move for Mobility participants; US mailing addresses only)
- [2023 Season of Giving](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2023_seasonofgiving/) - This holiday season, give meaningful gifts that make a difference with Free Wheelchair Mission’s Season of Giving. Browse gift options including gift cards...
- [Those We Serve](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/those-we-serve/) - Learn more about disability in developing countries around the world, including conditions leading to disability and using people-first language.
- [Devotional Thank You](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/devotional-download-thank-you/) - Thank You for Your Interest in the Wanderings Devotional Please check your email inbox in a few minutes to find your free download.
- [Miracle Wheels Chapter Download](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/miracle-wheels-chapter-download/) - "A story of the triumph of the human spirit!" - Richard Stearns, president emeritus World Vision US Miracle Wheels is the amazing and inspiring true story of a mission to bring mobility to the world. Download a Free Sample from the Book! About Miracle Wheels Miracle Wheels is the compelling account of Dr. Don Schoendorfer,
- [2024 x2 Gift Challenge](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/x2-2024/) - Help Double the Gift of Mobility! March 1-31 During Free Wheelchair Mission's annual x2 Gift Challenge from March 1-31, every gift you give will be DOUBLED thanks to the gracious support of a group of generous donors! Our goal during this x2 Gift Challenge is to transform the lives of thousands individuals with the gift
- [FWM-Invacare-Europe-Partnership](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/invacare-fwm-partnership/) - Partnering Together with Invacare Europe to Promote Mobility Globally Free Wheelchair Mission has partnered together with Invacare Europe to promote mobility inclusion and mobility rights globally. Invacare is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of innovative home and long-term care medical products that promote recovery and active lifestyles. Together, we hope to
- [x2 Gift Challenge](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/x2-gift-challenge-archived/) - MEET MARIA Help Double the Gift of Mobility! Our goal is to raise funds for 16,000 wheelchairs in October. Give today while your gift can be doubled! Donate Now During Free Wheelchair Mission's annual x2 Gift Challenge from October 1-31, every gift you give will be DOUBLED thanks to the gracious support of a group
- [2023 Giving](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2023_giving/) - This Christmas and holiday season, give meaningful gifts that make a difference with Free Wheelchair Mission’s Season of Giving. Browse giving options like...
- [2023 Holiday](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2023_holiday/) - This Christmas and holiday season, give meaningful gifts that make a difference with Free Wheelchair Mission’s Season of Giving. Browse gift options such as..
- [2023 OC Holiday Event](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2023-oc-women/) - GIVE THANKS FOR THE BLESSINGS MOBILITY BRINGS OC Women's Council for Mobility Thanksgiving Brunch Friday, November 17, 2023 • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Terra Laguna Beach Join us for a celebration of gratitude. Enjoy a delicious brunch, delightful shopping, and creative crafting. Featuring guest speaker Ines Franklin, our program will be filled with inspiring
- [2022 Season of Giving](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2022_seasonofgiving/) - Give the Gift of Mobility this Season Greeting Cards Book Bracelet Shop All Donate Now This season, give a gift that keeps on giving. Purchase a Christmas or Holiday Card and you will gift a free wheelchair to someone in a developing country who desperately needs one but cannot afford one. Purchase a copy of
- [Send My Chair](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/sendmychair/) - Thank You for Transforming a Life. A wheelchair has been gifted in your name to someone living with a disability in a developing country. Where would you like your wheelchair to go? Where Would You Like Your Gift Of Mobility To Go?
- [AARP Purpose Prize and Inspire Award](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/aarp-inspire-award/) - Vote for Don Schoendorfer for the AARP Inspire Award by 10/18 and you could help win a prize that would provide more than 100 new wheelchairs!
- [Miracle Wheels](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/miracle-wheels/) - Miracle Wheels, the amazing and inspiring true story of Dr. Don Schoendorfer's mission to bring mobility to the world, is now available at your bookstore.
- [2023 Miracle of Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2023_miracleofmobility/) - Save the date: September 29, 2023 in Orange County, CA. This event benefits our work in providing life-changing mobility to those living with disabilities in developing countries.
- [2023 OC Miracle of Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2023-oc-mobility/) - OC Miracle of Mobility September 29, 2023 • Doors open at 5:00 PM Location: Turnip Rose Promenade, 1570 Scenic Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Tickets are Sold Out Add to Calendar sponsor this event Join Free Wheelchair Mission at Turnip Rose's new location in Costa Mesa as we celebrate the transforming gift of mobility, with
- [2023 Virtual Miracle of Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2023-virtual-miracle-of-mobility/) - Join us on September 17th for the Virtual Miracle of Mobility, a unique livestreaming event that benefits the work of Free Wheelchair Mission
- [Boise Miracle of Mobility 2023](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/boise-mobility-2023/) - Boise's Miracle of Mobility Watch the Replay Watch Replay Donate Now Special Guests Nuka Solomon, CEO of Free Wheelchair Mission Hearts of Praise Watch the replay of this one-of-a-kind event to benefit our work in providing wheelchairs and medical supplies to the communities we serve. Enjoy a musical performance by Hearts of Praise and encouraging messages
- [x2 Gift Challenge](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/x2-2022/) - Help Double the Gift of Mobility! October 1-31 During Free Wheelchair Mission's annual x2 Gift Challenge from October 1-31, every gift you give will be DOUBLED thanks to the gracious support of a group of generous donors! Our goal during this x2 Gift Challenge is to transform the lives of 21,000 individuals with the gift
- [Miracle of Mobility Activities](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/mom21-activities/) - Want some fun activities that the whole family can enjoy during your Miracle of Mobility Live watch party?
- [2023 Move for Mobility Tracker](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2023-move-for-mobility-tracker/) - 2023 Move for Mobility Tracker Complete this form and get your 2023 Move for Mobility medal! (For registered 2023 Move for Mobility participants; US mailing addresses only)
- [Give Mobility 2023](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/give-mobility-2023/) - Help us reach our fiscal year-end goal to provide more wheelchairs for individuals like Richanderson. Donate Now Richanderson's life has been full of challenges. Brave seven-year-old Richanderson, born prematurely and unable to walk, received a life-changing wheelchair during a Free Wheelchair Mission expedition to remote Brazilian villages. His devoted mother faces daily challenges caring for
- [OC Miracle of Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2022-oc-mobility/) - Join TV personality Mario Lopez and Free Wheelchair Mission Founder & President Don Schoendorfer in person for this one-of-a-kind event on July 21, 2022!
- [#TeamMobility Newsletters](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/teammobility-updates/) - #TeamMobility Newsletters Tips and Encouragements to Help You Finish Your Goals Click to read newsletters you may have missed: Newsletter No. 1 (5/02/2023) Newsletter No. 2 (5/10/2023) Newsletter No. 3 (5/17/2023) Newsletter No. 4 (5/24/2023) Days Left to Move for Mobility
- [Stories](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/stories/) - Blog posts and personal stories of how the gift of a wheelchair can transform lives—not just of their recipients, but of their families and communities as well.
- [2022 Move for Mobility Tracker](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2022-move-for-mobility-tracker-archive/) - 2022 Move for Mobility Tracker
- [Reviewing Miracle Wheels on Amazon.com](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/reviewing-miracle-wheels/) - Thank you for supporting the work of Free Wheelchair Mission by reviewing Don Schoendorfer’s new book Miracle Wheels on Amazon.com.
- [Wanderings](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/wanderings/) - Join Free Wheelchair Mission for 40 days of prayer as we prepare our hearts for Easter with this downloadable devotional.
- [Other Ways to Give](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/other-ways-to-give/) - Other Ways to Give Buy and sell items on eBay while benefiting Free Wheelchair Mission. Shop to support our cause by purchasing items listed to benefit Free Wheelchair Mission by looking for the nonprofit ribbon icon and a mention of Free Wheelchair Mission on the item listing, and 10-100% of the purchase price will be
- [Learn More](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2024-move-for-mobility/learn-more/) - Yes, I would like to learn more about the Move for Mobility!
- [Corporate Gift Matching](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/company-gift-matching/) - Foster a culture of giving back by establishing an employee gift matching program. These are just some of the companies that currently offer to match donations:
- [Year-End Tax-Deductible Donations](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/year-end-donations/) - Make your tax-deductible gift prior to December 31, 2022 to take advantage of current tax laws.
- [#GivingTuesday](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/givingtuesday/) - Donate Now Download these resources and inspire others to make a difference on #GivingTuesday! Download Download Download Captions for #GivingTuesday Posts Download Captions For Companies/Organizations Join (INSERT COMPANY NAME) today on Giving Tuesday in supporting Free Wheelchair Mission (TAG @fwmission on Instagram and @freewheelchairmission on other platforms)! This amazing nonprofit provides brand-new wheelchairs to people
- [Contact Us](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/contact-us/) - Contact Us Have a question? Want to make a donation over the phone? Let's connect. We love hearing from you. But first, please visit our FAQs to see if your questions might already be answered. Phone 800-733-0858 (toll-free) 949-273-8470 (office) 949-453-0085 (fax) Office hours M-F, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, excluding holidays E-Mail info@freewheelchairmission.org
- [We Are Messengers](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/we-are-messengers/) - The band We Are Messengers identifies with the hurting, the outsider and the underdog, and offer songs like an olive branch to society’s marginalized.
- [Mario Lopez](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/mario-lopez/) - Two-time Emmy winner, actor, dancer, author, fitness guru, and broadcast personality Mario Lopez will be a special guest at Miracle of Mobility Live on July 22!
- [Be an Ambassador](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/ambassador/) - Our ambassadors include everyone from students to business owners and medical professionals, all of whom are passionate about the cause of mobility.
- [2020 Seattle's Miracle of Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/seattles-miracle-of-mobility-2/) - Hear former NFL quarterback/coach Jim Zorn & musician/writer Dave Irish in this replay of Seattle's Miracle of Mobility, a streaming fundraiser to provide...
- [Houston Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/houston-mobility/) - Join Free Wheelchair Mission Founder & President Don Schoendorfer at Station 3 as we celebrate the life-transforming gift of mobility with this benefit event.
- [2022 Miracle of Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2022_miracleofmobility/) - Join us for this live-streaming and in-person event featuring special guests and stories from around the world of lives transformed by the gift of mobility.
- [Rich Fork Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/thomasville-mobility/) - Thomasville's Miracle of Mobility Live July 21, 2022, starting at 6:00 PM EDT Register for Free Donate Now Join us at Rich Fork Church to celebrate the transforming gift of mobility. Special Guests Mario Lopez (virtual) We Are Messengers (virtual) Don Schoendorfer (virtual) This inspiring free event will include light hors d'oeuvres, activities for children,
- [Engage](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/engage/) - Help Us Bring Mobility to Someone in Need Yes, I would like to get more involved with Free Wheelchair Mission!
- [2022 Move for Mobility Celebration Board](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2022-move-for-mobility-celebration-board/) - Congratulations to the following for completing the Move for Mobility and helping to provide wheelchairs to those who need wheelchairs in developing countries.
- [Hannah Kerr](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/hannah-kerr/) - Hannah's debut album, Overflow, includes hits such as “Warrior” and the ASCAP Christian Music Award-winning “Your Love Defends Me,” co-written with Matt Maher.
- [2021 Virtual Move for Mobility Celebration Board](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2021-virtual-move-for-mobility-celebration-board/) - 2021 Virtual Move for Mobility Celebration Board Celebrating everyone who ran, walked, rolled, or biked in our Virtual Move for Mobility! We are so grateful that all of you took up the cause of mobility and are providing the precious gift of medical and mobility aids to those in need in developing countries. We will
- [Thank You](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/thank-you/) - Thank you for your order!
- [2017 x2 Gift Challenge Churches](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2017-x2-gift-challenge-churches/) - The x2 Gift Challenge Multiply Your Church's Impact in the Month of October Every fall Free Wheelchair Mission holds the x2 Gift Challenge. During October, churches and other supporters participate by raising funds which are matched by an anonymous group of very generous supporters. The x2 Gift Challenge doubles the amount of wheelchairs delivered and
- [2021 Virtual Move for Mobility Tracker](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2021-move-for-mobility-tracker/) - Upload your finish time and photos for the 2021 Move for Mobility, a virtual event to raise funds to provide new wheelchairs in developing countries!
- [Product Updates](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/distribution-partners-site/dp-english/updates/product-updates/) - Product Updates Product Updates - June 2020 Updates
- [2021 Annual Report](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2021-annual-report/) - See what you helped us accomplish in 2021. Download the annual report here.
- [2021 Miracle of Mobility Live](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2021_miracleofmobility/) - Join us virtually on July 22, 2021 for an inspiring evening that will feature musical performances and heartening messages from friends around the world.
- [Ambassadors](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2021_christmas/ambassadors/) - Christmas Card Fundraising for Ambassadors Participate in our popular Christmas Card fundraising campaign and help spread the word about Free Wheelchair Mission. 2021 Christmas Card Designs 2021 Christmas Card 1 ($96 donation) Includes a Christmas-theme gift message, a Bible verse, and an individual gift code that can be used to designate a wheelchair for delivery
- [Social Media Fundraisers](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/social-media-fundraisers/) - Fundraise for Free Wheelchair Mission on Facebook and Instagram Check out how to quickly and easily set up a fundraiser to help provide the life-transforming gift of mobility. Both Facebook and Instagram donate 100% of the funds raised, so Free Wheelchair Mission will receive 100% of the proceeds! Fundraise on Facebook Fundraise on Instagram
- [Workplace Giving](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/workplace-giving/) - Workplace Giving Workplace giving is an easy and efficient way to make tax-deductible donations to Free Wheelchair Mission through payroll contributions. These programs offer employees the convenience of automatic payroll deductions without losing the tax benefits of charitable giving. In addition, employers often match employee contributions, multiplying the impact of your gift. To find out
- [Stock Transfers](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/stock-transfers/) - Stock Transfers The gift of stock transfers is an excellent way to support Free Wheelchair Mission. Gifting publicly-traded stock that you have owned for more than one year may provide better tax benefits than giving cash. For stock held in brokerage accounts, your broker can assist you in making a gift of stock via a
- [Sending 2,500 Wheelchairs to Haiti After the Earthquake](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/haiti-earthquake-response/) - Free Wheelchair Mission Sending 2,500 Wheelchairs to Haiti in Response to Devastating Earthquake IRVINE, Calif., August 19, 2021 – In response to the massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti last Saturday, Free Wheelchair Mission, a humanitarian nonprofit based in Irvine, California, will be shipping five containers with a total of more than 2,500 wheelchairs
- [Press Release: 2021 Miracle of Mobility Live](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/press-release-2021-miracle-of-mobility-live/) - Innovative virtual and in-person event provides enough funds to send more than 21,250 wheelchairs to those living with disabilities in developing countries.
- [Ambassador Interest Form](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/ambassador-interest-form/) - Ambassador Interest Form
- [Press Release: Miracle of Mobility Live](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/press-media/press-release-miracle-of-mobility-live/) - $1.5M raised at the innovative Miracle of Mobility Live will provide more than 19,000 wheelchairs to those living with disabilities in developing countries.
- [Michael Jr.](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/michael-jr/) - Using his gifts of comedy and dynamic storytelling, communicator Michael Jr. inspires audiences all over the world to discover and activate their gifts.
- [Decor](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/decor/) - Event Decor Decorate your home and table with us as we celebrate the transforming gift of mobility! To continue the festive feel of our live-streamed event, our team has created different Miracle of Mobility Live-themed items to download and print to decorate your party! Table Tents Drink Tags Welcome Sign Photo Booth Signs Hanging Banners
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/mom21-faqs/) - Frequently Asked Questions What is the purpose of this event? This year’s event will raise funds to provide much-needed wheelchairs, along with medical supplies and mobility aids, to the communities we serve around the world. How can I donate? Donate by credit or debit card online here or by calling 866-3-MIRACLE. You can also mail
- [MoM Watch Party Contact Form](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/mom-watch-party-contact-form/) - Contact us to host a party and celebrate the Miracle of Mobility together with friends and family.
- [MoM FAQ's](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/mom-faqs/) - FAQ's What is the purpose of this event? This year’s event will raise funds to provide much-needed wheelchairs, along with medical supplies and mobility aids, to the communities we serve around the world. How can I donate? Donate by credit or debit card online at freewheelchairmission.org/mom or by calling 866-3-MIRACLE. You can also mail checks
- [Event Recipes](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/event-recipes/) - Event Recipes We have created some Miracle of Mobility favorites and partnered with Common Sense Eating to give you easy, healthy recipes to celebrate with us. WE LOOK FORWARD TO CELEBRATING THE 17TH MIRACLE OF MOBILITY WITH YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES
- [Activities](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/activities/) - Activities Bingo For a fun, event-night game while watching the live stream, play Free Wheelchair Mission Bingo! Origami Looking for something fun for your kids to do? Have them try folding a wheelchair origami! Download and print copies of the Bingo cards and hand them out to your guests, along with markers. Every time you
- [Gather with Us](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/gather-with-us/) - Gather With Us Dress up, dress down, or wear your favorite pajamas as we celebrate the 17th Miracle of Mobility together! We might not be side-by-side in the same room as in years past, but we are celebrating the gift of mobility together. To create a festive, celebratory feel, we have assembled decorating ideas, menus,
- [Sponsor Miracle of Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/sponsor-miracle-of-mobility/) - Interested in joining these successful companies and becoming a sponsor of Miracle of Mobility?
- [Get Involved](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/get_involved/) - Get Involved Discover ways to help provide the gift of mobility to individuals living with disabilities in developing countries. Become an Ambassador Help to spread awareness about the cause of disability and raise funds to provide new wheelchairs for people in need in developing countries. Volunteer at our Office Provide crucial administrative support at
- [Copy of Subscribe to Friday Stories](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/subscribe-test/) - Get breaking news, COVID-19 updates, and inspiring stories of lives transformed by the gift of a wheelchair from Free Wheelchair Mission, a nonprofit serving...
- [Watch the PBS documentary, “Because No One Should Have to Crawl”](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/pbs/) - Produced for PBS by The Visionaries and hosted by Sam Waterston, the documentary "Because No One Should Have to Crawl" is now streaming here and on YouTube.
- [For King and Country](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/for-king-country/) - Miracle of Mobility Live features a special performance by 4-time GRAMMY® award-winning Australian duo, for KING & COUNTRY, AKA brothers Joel & Luke Smallbone.
- [Thank You for Subscribing](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/thank-you-for-subscribing/) - Thank You for Subscribing to Free Wheelchair Mission emails You'll soon begin to receive regular updates and stories of lives being transformed through the gift of mobility.
- [2020 Miracle of Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2020-miracle-of-mobility/) - This virtual event with special guests Nick Foles, Victoria Arlen, and for KING & COUNTRY is to benefit our work providing wheelchairs and medical supplies...
- [Our 20th Anniversary](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/20th/) - The 20th Anniversary of Free Wheelchair Mission Two Decades Providing the Gift of Mobility On April 20, 2021, Free Wheelchair Mission celebrated our 20th anniversary! With the prayers and support of friends like you, we have distributed more than 1.2 million wheelchairs in 94 developing countries since 2001, transforming millions of lives on every
- [Agent Orange](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/agentorange/) - Agent Orange is an herbicide employed during the Vietnam War. The effects of this toxic chemical often lead to congenital conditions that affect mobility.
- [Malnutrition](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/malnutrition/) - The lack of proper nutrition can impede development and cause overall weakening of the body.
- [Effects of War](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/effectsofwar/) - Both war wounds and acts of abuse that impact parts of the body, ranging from the head to the legs, are common causes of the loss of mobility.
- [Stroke](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/stroke/) - Cerebral Vascular Accidents, also known as strokes, occur when blood flow suddenly stops to the brain, causing a loss of oxygen that can damage the part of...
- [Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/braininjuries/) - Traumatic Brain Injury results from violent blows to the head or body, often in motor vehicle accidents.
- [Broken Bones/Fractures](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/fractures/) - Broken bones and fractures are commonly caused by falls, especially in children between the ages of five and 14 and can cause injuries that affect mobility.
- [Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/spinalcordinjuries/) - Spinal Cord Injuries can result in permanent loss of sensation and mobility below the location of the injury.
- [Osteoarthritis](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/osteoarthritis/) - Osteoarthritis is most common in older people and is caused by the wearing down of protective cartilage at the end of the bones often leading to pain and loss of mobility
- [Spina Bifida](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/spinabifida/) - Spina bifida is a congenital condition affecting the formation and development of the spinal cord. Instances found higher up the spine may cause paralysis.
- [Cerebral Palsy](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/cerebralpalsy/) - Cerebral Palsy is caused by injuries or complications while the brain is developing. It affects movements related to joints, reflexes, and posture.
- [Polio](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/polio/) - Polio is a viral infection that causes injury to the nerves, including the spinal cord, often leading to partial or full paralysis.
- [Amputations](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/amputation/) - If left untreated, infections can lead to complications that may necessitate amputation. Common causes include foot ulcers, gangrene, and sepsis.
- [Organ Failure](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/organfailure/) - Failure of any of these organs often leads to more health complications such as swelling in the lower body and loss of sensation, and can affect mobility.
- [Paul Aubin](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/paul-aubin/) - Webinar host Paul Aubin draws from his experiences as a successful corporate executive, business owner, men’s ministry pastor, and published author.
- [Dan Hanson](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/dan-hanson/) - Dan is a highly-respected lending industry leader whose mortgage career spans over 30 years, on a national scale, with lending brands that include...
- [Ed Tarle](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/ed-tarle/) - Ed Tarle, VP of tax at Edwards Lifesciences, has extensive experience, particularly, in corporate tax, management, and tax policy/government affairs.
- [Howard Booker](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/howard-booker/) - Howard began his work with the In-N-Out Burger Foundation in 2006.’s His great passion in life is to bring healing to people who have been marginalized.
- [Submit Your Story](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/submit-your-story/) - Do you have a story to share about your involvement with Free Wheelchair Mission? Submit your story here and we may feature it in a future blog post!
- [Southwest](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/southwest/) - Free Wheelchair Mission's Southwest Region Advisory Council invites you to celebrate the Season of Giving by giving the gift of mobility.
- [Seattle Test](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/seattle-test/)
- [Press & Media](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/press-media/) - Press & Media Press Releases Free Wheelchair Mission Exceeds Expectations by Raising $1.5 Million at Miracle of Mobility Live July 29, 2020 Funds raised through the innovative, virtual event will provide more than 19,000 wheelchairs to those living with disabilities in developing countries. Free Wheelchair Mission
- [Virtual Photo Booth](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/virtual-photo-booth/) - Virtual Photo Booth Create a special, keepsake event night photo 1. Text a selfie or photo to 858-299-2444. 2. In a few minutes a custom image will come back to you. 3. Share the images on Instagram & Facebook and tag Free Wheelchair Mission in them. Facebook: @FreeWheelchairMission Instagram: @FWMission #mobilitylive #mobility20 #giftofmobility WE LOOK
- [Order In Dinner](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/order-in-dinner/) - Order In Dinner Want the virtual event to really feel like a party? Order in! No grocery shopping, prepping, or cleaning up needed—just a few clicks and dinner can be delivered right to you. Order in dinner from one of our Miracle of Mobility Live restaurant and catering partners: 24 Carrots Catering One of Orange
- [Watch Miracle of Mobility Live](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/miracle-live/) - Watch Miracle of Mobility Live Free Wheelchair Mission - Miracle of Mobility Live JULY 23 from Free Wheelchair Mission on Vimeo.
- [Promote Miracle of Mobility](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2020-miracle-of-mobility/promote-miracle-of-mobility/) - Help spread the word about Miracle of Mobility Live by sharing these downloadable pictures and reposting these posts on social media.
- [Pieology](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/pieology/) - Pieology Locations Southern California Northern California Florida Arkansas 5027 Lakewood Blvd., Unit 63-2 LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 12502 Washington Blvd. WHITTIER,CA 90602 12841 Towne Center Drive, Suite SS-2 CERRITOS,CA 90703 12848 Day Street, Suite A MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553 2051 Rancho Valley Drive, Suite 200 POMONA, CA 91766 514-516 North State College Blvd. Fullerton, CA 92831
- [Victoria Arlen](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/victoria-arlen/) - Miracle of Mobility Live features Victoria Arlen, who overcame incredible odds to become a Paralympic gold medalist, world record-holder, and TV personality.
- [Jaci Velasquez](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/jaci-velasquez/) - Jaci Velasquez began singing in church when she was nine and professionally since age 15. Her #1 radio hits include Dove Song of the Year, “On My Knees.”
- [Nick Foles](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/nick-foles/) - in 2018, Super Bowl-winning MVP Nick Foles became the first quarterback in NFL history to post a perfect passer rating and throw 7 touchdowns in a single game
- [Pledge to Miracle of Mobility Live](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/pledge-to-miracle-of-mobility-live/) - Pledge Donation for Miracle of Mobility Live Please mail all checks to: Free Wheelchair Mission 15279 Alton Pkwy Suite 300 Irvine, CA 92618
- [Virtual Run For Mobility Training Tips](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/virtual-run-for-mobility-training-tips/) - Weekly training tips to help you achieve your goals for the Virtual Run for Mobility, by wellness educator and endurance coach Nadia Ruiz.
- [Run for Mobility Runner Toolkit](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/runtools/) - Runner's Fundraising Kit Welcome to Team Mobility. We're so happy to have you part of the team. Below are all the things you'll need to make reaching your fundraising goal fun and easy. The FWM Story Download VRFM Promo Video Download Fundraising Toolkit Download Social Media Photos Download
- [Ways to Give](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/ways-to-give/) - Ways to Give • Schedule monthly giving through the Circle of Mobility • Join our Founders' Circle • Make a tribute/honor donation • Planned giving • Stock transfers
- [2019 Miracle of Mobility - Coming Soon](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/2019-miracle-of-mobility-coming-soon/) - THE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL MIRACLE OF MOBILITY An Evening Celebrating the Gift of Mobility Thursday, July 23, 2020 at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts More information coming soon. Please check back again in the next few days.
- [Meet Flor](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/meet-flor/) - Meet Flor. Flor Jasmine is 12 years old. She lives in a remote village in the Peruvian Andes and is the recipient of our millionth wheelchair. Here's her story. One More Life Transformed By The Gift of Mobility. Flor's Story 12-year-old Flor lives in a village of 100 people, located high in the Peruvian Andes.
- [Empowering Possibilities](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/press-media/empowering-possibilities/) - Free Wheelchair Mission joins seven OC nonprofits on May 30 to host the second annual Empowering Possibilities, a giving day for OC neighbors with disabilities.
- [2018 Founders Weekend](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/founders/) - 2018 Founders Weekend March 16th - March 18th, 2018 Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa San Diego, CA You're Invited to an Unforgettable Weekend in Southern California with Free Wheelchair Mission Join Free Wheelchair Mission Friday, March 16th - Sunday, March 18th in sunny San Diego at the stunning Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, for an
- [Test](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/test/)
- [Test Salesforce](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/test-salesforce/)
- [Who We Are](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/who-we-are/)
- [Donation Information](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/donation-information/) - Donation Information Free Wheelchair Mission is a 501(c)(3) organization, contributions to which are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Information concerning Free Wheelchair Mission, including financial, licensing or charitable purposes, may be obtained without cost by writing to our principal place of business at: Free Wheelchair Mission, 15279 Alton Parkway, Suite 300, Irvine,
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- [The Free Wheelchair Mission Song](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/fwm-song/) - FWM Song God’s Love Will Find Written and Composed by Mitchell Krebs Crawling, carried, life in the dirt Who is reaching into their hurt Suffering, broken, life lived in shame God is calling us to tend to the lame We will lift them up from the ground Hope that was lost, will be found One
- [Pardot Test](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/pardot-test/) - Pardot Test
- [Shop](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/shop/)
- [Default](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/default/) - 70 million people are in need of a wheelchair but cannot afford one. Be part of the solution. Play Video PAGE HEADER Level One Heading Level Two Heading Level Three Heading Level Four Heading Level Five Heading Level Six Heading The gift of a wheelchair means more than mobility, but what? Meet Moses Give hope,
- [What We Do](https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/what-we-do/)

## Timeline Stories

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