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Page 1: Mission Create an awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities and to deliver a wheelchair to every child, teen and adult.
Page 2: Mission Create an awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities and to deliver a wheelchair to every child, teen and adult.

MissionMission

Create an awareness of the needs and abilities of people

with physical disabilities and to deliver a wheelchair to every child, teen and adult in the

world that cannot afford one.

Page 3: Mission Create an awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities and to deliver a wheelchair to every child, teen and adult.

Wheelchair Foundation Wheelchair Foundation & Knights of Columbus& Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus has teamed up with the Wheelchair Foundation to help bring wheelchairs to those who lack the freedom of mobility.

Page 4: Mission Create an awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities and to deliver a wheelchair to every child, teen and adult.

What has been done by What has been done by the Knights of the Knights of

Columbus?Columbus?• 2002 Supreme Knight met with

Wheelchair Foundation representatives

• 2003 Sponsored 2000 wheelchairs sent to Afghanistan

• 2004-05 Sponsored 2000 wheelchairs sent to Middle East, the Philippines and Mexico.

• 2006 2,000 more are being distributed in the Philippines, Mexico and Poland.

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What has been done by What has been done by the Knights of the Knights of

Columbus?Columbus?

Also in 2002, the Wheelchair Foundation met with some of the state officers of the California Knights. Knights immediately began to collect donations.

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Statewide - Order Statewide - Order widewide

• Promote program within state• Appoint Wheelchair Foundation

Chairmen to work directly with foundation

• California and Illinois have inherited program already

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How to DonateHow to Donate• Online with a credit card

• By phone with a credit cardToll free in U.S. 1 (877) 378-3839Toll free in Canada 1 (866) 666-2411

• Print out the Knights of Columbus donation form from their website and mail to:

Wheelchair Foundation3820 Blackhawk Road Danville, CA 94506-4617

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DonationsDonations• When you make a $75 donation you

will receive a personalized presentation certificate and a book called Road to Purpose.

•When you donate $150 you will receive a signed book from the author.

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The WheelchairThe Wheelchair

• Built in 5 sizes from child to adult widths

• Removable arm rests

• Swing-away foot rests

• High resistance material

• Foldable for easy transportation

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Question and AnswersQuestion and Answers

Q: How do you decide who gets a wheelchair?

They distribute wheelchairs worldwide through a network of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO's).

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Q: Can I designate which country I want my donation to go?

For a donation of $21,000, a full container of 280 wheelchairs, you can pick a developing country from their list of approved destinations where they enjoy established and successful distribution relationships. There are currently 109 countries on the list.

Question and AnswersQuestion and Answers

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Q: Where are the wheelchairs manufactured?

They purchase wheelchairs from several manufacturers in Asia that build a quality product designed to be easily maintainable in developing countries.

Question and AnswersQuestion and Answers

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Any Questions CallAny Questions CallStephen Hinckley

Membership AssociateFraternal Services Department

(203) [email protected]

OR

Wheelchair Foundation3820 Blackhawk Road

Danville, California 94506Toll Free: (877) 378-3839

[email protected]

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WebsitesWebsites

You may also visit the following websites:

• www.kofc.org

• www.wheelchairfoundation.org

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