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[azx43]

Has anyone heard of organization called 'Wheels for the World' or something like that? They use donated lightweight chairs to provide wheelchairs to people in undeveloped countries. I read about them somewhere but -of course- can't now remember where it was!

I have a Quickie XTR, mtn. bike tires, suspension, excellent chair and it would probably make someone's day! I'm moving and will longer haved a place to keep it.

[guido]

Hi - think you might be looking for this?

http://www.joniandfr..._wheelchair.php

Best wishes

Guido

azx43, on Oct 13 2009, 06:49 AM, said:

Has anyone heard of organization called 'Wheels for the World' or something like that? They use donated lightweight chairs to provide wheelchairs to people in undeveloped countries. I read about them somewhere but -of course- can't now remember where it was!

I have a Quickie XTR, mtn. bike tires, suspension, excellent chair and it would probably make someone's day! I'm moving and will longer haved a place to keep it.

[azx43]

guido, on Oct 13 2009, 02:33 AM, said:

Hi - think you might be looking for this?

http://www.joniandfr..._wheelchair.php

Best wishes

Guido

azx43, on Oct 13 2009, 06:49 AM, said:

Has anyone heard of organization called 'Wheels for the World' or something like that? They use donated lightweight chairs to provide wheelchairs to people in undeveloped countries. I read about them somewhere but -of course- can't now remember where it was!

I have a Quickie XTR, mtn. bike tires, suspension, excellent chair and it would probably make someone's day! I'm moving and will longer haved a place to keep it.

Thank you, Guido! That's just what I was looking for.

[thatshowiroll]

Hi i was just woundering if you still had the wheelchair becaue i need one and i have been posting on this forum for awhile and still havent found a wheelchair. i have a rare condition that prevents me from walking sometimes and i need a wheelchair and dont have the money to get one as i am on a pension and i am in desprite need of one.
Thanks for considering me and hope to here from you soon
Michelle

azx43, on Oct 13 2009, 08:12 PM, said:

guido, on Oct 13 2009, 02:33 AM, said:

Hi - think you might be looking for this?

http://www.joniandfr..._wheelchair.php

Best wishes

Guido

azx43, on Oct 13 2009, 06:49 AM, said:

Has anyone heard of organization called 'Wheels for the World' or something like that? They use donated lightweight chairs to provide wheelchairs to people in undeveloped countries. I read about them somewhere but -of course- can't now remember where it was!

I have a Quickie XTR, mtn. bike tires, suspension, excellent chair and it would probably make someone's day! I'm moving and will longer haved a place to keep it.

Thank you, Guido! That's just what I was looking for.

[azx43]

Hi Michelle/thatshowiroll-
Great to talk with you! Where do you live? The reason that I'm asking is thast you're profile page didn't say. I'm willling to donate my chair, but I don't really want to pay $$ just to ship it. I'm sorry but I find it a little hard to believe that your Dr./therapists/etc. would just "turn you loose" without a wheelchair of some sort and some skills to be as independent as possible. If that happened, then someone along the line isn't doing their job. I know that not everyone, by a huge margin, has health insurance.But if you are in need of a wheelchair, then your doctor can write you a prescription for one, and then someone, the state or the country or whomever, will get you one. It may not and probably won't be the best chair--but it'll be a place to start.

I really don't mean to come across as harsh and I really hope that I'm not;I'm just a little concerned about legitimacy is all. There are an unfortunate amount of people who somehow "like' to imitate someone with disabilities and then use that to take advantage of people.

So if you could tell me a little more about yourself, then we'll work on getting you the help you need. Thanks!!

[thatshowiroll]

ya i live in canada and if u would like to contact me through my email michelleharding@mail.com then i could tell you all the important things that u might need to now.
Michelle

azx43, on Oct 14 2009, 03:02 PM, said:

Hi Michelle/thatshowiroll-
Great to talk with you! Where do you live? The reason that I'm asking is thast you're profile page didn't say. I'm willling to donate my chair, but I don't really want to pay $$ just to ship it. I'm sorry but I find it a little hard to believe that your Dr./therapists/etc. would just "turn you loose" without a wheelchair of some sort and some skills to be as independent as possible. If that happened, then someone along the line isn't doing their job. I know that not everyone, by a huge margin, has health insurance.But if you are in need of a wheelchair, then your doctor can write you a prescription for one, and then someone, the state or the country or whomever, will get you one. It may not and probably won't be the best chair--but it'll be a place to start.

I really don't mean to come across as harsh and I really hope that I'm not;I'm just a little concerned about legitimacy is all. There are an unfortunate amount of people who somehow "like' to imitate someone with disabilities and then use that to take advantage of people.

So if you could tell me a little more about yourself, then we'll work on getting you the help you need. Thanks!!