Christiana Flessner

Vancouver/Istanbul – The Canadian Wheelchair Foundation (CWF) today announced a project to deliver mobility to Syrian and non-Syrian refugees with physical disabilities. Persons with disabilities are often disproportionately affected by crisis. The Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign to sponsor wheelchairs, canes, crutches and walkers to be sent to Turkey. Currently, Turkey is host to …

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Burnaby, BC: On August 7, 2015 the Canadian Wheelchair Foundation (“CWF”) held its Annual General Meeting in Burnaby, BC at the offices of Loewen Kruse, the accounting firm of record. Nominations for the addition of 2 new board members were presented for consideration at the AGM. Mr. Larry Kustra and Mr. Ron Lewis were elected to …

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Lviv, Ukraine: The realities of life in Ukraine are a stark contrast to what on the surface appears to be a peaceful, beautiful country. Children riding bikes, seniors chatting in the shade of a park, and busy downtown streets seem to suggest a healthy, happy lifestyle. The truth reveals thousands displaced, a crippled medical system …

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(Red Deer, AB) – Eight Rotary clubs from Alberta and Illinois celebrated the 10th anniversary of their first wheelchair distribution by returning to Huatulco, Mexico to deliver close to 500 brand-new wheelchairs in February. Rotarians, family and friends joined the co-chairs of the project, Bonnie Ganske of the Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake and Neil Swensrude with the …

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Cancun, MX: Expressions of joy and relief were the rewards of Knights of Columbus from Edmonton, Alberta’s St. Peter’s Council during a recent mobility mission. Through a partnership with their Mexican brothers, the “Caballeros De Colon,” 60 brand new wheelchairs reached those in great need in Cancun. Following a blessing of the wheelchairs the Knights had …

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Surrey, BC: Part of recognizing success is measurement and as 2014 comes to a close it is an appropriate time to reflect on the experiences of the past year and beyond. Numbers may not be the whole story, but they can be very telling. “Looking back to our beginnings, what we found in our numbers is …

Canadian Wheelchair Foundation’s Numbers Tell Story of Long Standing Success Read More »

Belize City, Belize: The hearts of Rotarians from Western Canada drew them back once again to a place they know well this November. Through an ongoing partnership with the Rotary Club of Belize City a small group from BC and Alberta delivered more than 100 brand new wheelchairs to those in need of mobility. In this …

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Kyiv, Ukraine: The Knights of Columbus in Manitoba hold a special place in their hearts for newly established councils in Ukraine. With their support, five councils are getting underway, including 2 in Kyiv. The Canadian Knights, many with family and ancestral ties to Ukraine, are anxious to advance the members’ efforts to make a difference for …

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Surrey, BC: More than 100 brand new wheelchairs arrived in Port Metro Vancouver in late October, destined for beneficiaries across Canada. The shipment has been made possible through the support of several corporate partners and philanthropic donors who came together on this initiative. Upon arrival an overwhelming response was received to a request for help from the …

Canadian Wheelchair Foundation Brings Wheelchair Container to Canada Read More »

Those who lack mobility will tell you that wheelchairs are not just an item, they are a tool for a better life. Nowhere was this more evident than in the villages at the base of an active volcano near Colima, Mexico recently. It was here that Rotary members from clubs in Alaska, British Columbia and …

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