Giving the Gift of Mobility

I’ve been a sponsor of several exciting nonprofits the past 25 years (Plan USA, The Rhino Orphanage, Animal Aid Unlimited, and a few more). One that’s been making an enormous global impact is Free Wheelchair Mission, which I’ve been an active ambassador for the past 2 years.

The World Health Organization estimates that more than 80 million people globally require the assistance of a wheelchair for mobility. Many of these people are in developing countries living in harsh conditions where they cannot afford a wheelchair.

This not only effects their ability to work and earn income, educate themselves, and/or live a full life - but it also impacts the entire family. When someone in need receives a wheelchair from Free Wheelchair Mission it is an immediate boom in prosperity for the entire family.

When gifted a wheelchair, bed ridden people are brought to life with a new found means to pursue a career, go to school, and easily join in activities outside the home with family and friends. I’ve always had a heart and genuine compassion for persons with disabilities, and it’s an incredibly fulfilling feeling to know that when you make a donation that someone’s life is completely transformed. Giving a meal to someone hungry is an amazing thing. In this case, every day for the next many years, they are going to live a much fuller life story.

Free Wheelchair Mission began with a vision and a version 1.0 wheelchair that could be donated to one person in need for just $96. The same promise exists today. Since then, Free Wheelchair Mission has delivered for than 1.5 million wheelchairs in 95 countries the past 25 years.

A basic wheelchair in the United States can cost $1,500. Free Wheelchair Mission just launched the 4th version of their wheelchair (GEN 4 JOY) with carefully improved features based on their close feedback loop relationship with distributors & maintenance teams in host nations. It’s an absolute miracle that they’re able to gift such a life-changing products for only $96.

This 4th generation wheelchair comes with several new improvements, such as:

• A new XXL wheelchair size.

• Reduced the number of welds required.

• Added a cross-brace underneath the seat for more durability.

• Strong aluminum frame.

• Added an upper seat back cushion, and wider armrest.

• The footrests are now adjustable.

• This version is even easier to propel and maneuver than Gen 3.

You can learn more about Free Wheelchair Missions Gen 4 Joy Here.

Overall, these upgrades have created a better, more durable and long-lasting wheelchair for those who receive the gift of mobility. Every donation helps further the mission of providing a wheelchair for all 80 million persons with disabilities globally. If you’d like to donate to Free Wheelchair Mission or learn more about becoming an ambassador, please visit their website here.