Mobility Clinic 2007 NEVOSH Northeast Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity Masaya Nicaragua

Don Bosco, Monimbo, Masaya, Nicaragua -- Mobility

Mission Report

Clinic Site

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The Mobility Clinic was located on the playground at the far corner of the school grounds. This allowed them to utilize an existing metal building for storage of the wonderful donated chairs. The bright red wheelchairs stood out the first day of the clinic, but by Thursday the chairs were barely noticeable next to the bright red skin of the mobility clinic team. These volunteers really gave it up for their patients this year. The wind was blowing sand and grit from the courtyard above, and the sun was a constant companion for the crew until a shade area was established with a canopy. The team worked hard and seemingly did so in total synchronicity. Sarah Chirnside captained the crew that included veterans Dave Pritchard, Shahin Barzin, Ali Hocek, and Ellie Santoro. The team's hard work changed many lives of those with mobility issues.

Over the course of one year, NEVOSH holds and participates in multiple fundraisers to meet our monetary goal of $21,000 to make this possible. We get a container of 280 wheelchairs from the Wheelchair Foundation each year, which are shipped from China to Nicaragua. The wheelchairs that we distribute are specifically designed for the rough conditions of developing countries. Extra heavy wheels, tires, and front casters, sealed bearings and nylon seating make these wheelchairs the best possible for most conditions. They also come in various sizes to accommodate both children and adults.

--Sarah Chirnside

The Wheelchair Foundation’s Mission:
The Wheelchair Foundation is a nonprofit organization leading an international effort to create awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities, to promote the joy of giving, create global friendship, and to deliver a wheelchair to every child, teen and adult in the world who needs one, but cannot afford one. For these people, the Wheelchair Foundation delivers Hope, Mobility and Freedom. Learn more about the Wheelchair Foundation.

Mobility Clinic Photo Gallery 2007
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