The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games officially start today! We will be watching many talented athletes make history on the world's biggest stage—will you? Keep an eye out for a friend of ours, Mallory Weggemann, 3-time Paralympic swimming gold medalist. Mallory will be competing in her 4th Paralympic Games, this time as a mom! We were blessed to have her as a special guest at our Miracle of Mobility live event back in 2021. Her message was so inspiring, and we are proud to see her back competing in Paris! Help us cheer on Mallory with her sights set on another Gold for Team USA! #ParalympicGames2024 #TeamUSA #ParalympicSwimming #ParisGames2024 #ParalympicGamesParis2024
Free Wheelchair Mission
Non-profit Organizations
Irvine, CA 9,658 followers
Transforming Lives Through the Gift of Mobility
About us
Free Wheelchair Mission is a humanitarian, faith-based nonprofit that designs and manufactures cost-efficient, durable wheelchairs for individuals living with a disability in under-resourced nations. In collaboration with a network of like-minded partners, Free Wheelchair Mission has distributed more than one million wheelchairs to those in need in 93 countries around the world, providing renewed dignity, independence, and hope through the gift of mobility, at no cost to the recipient. Free Wheelchair Mission is currently on a mission to provide their next million wheelchairs by 2025.
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http://www.freewheelchairmission.org
External link for Free Wheelchair Mission
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Irvine, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2001
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15279 Alton Parkway
Suite 300
Irvine, CA 92618, US
Employees at Free Wheelchair Mission
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Wendy Isbell
Retired High Tech Exec Volunteering in Development, Mentorship, Project Management, Service
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Brad Cooper
Technology and non-profit executive, inventor, STEM advocate, screenwriter, filmmaker, and storyteller. Living with purpose, husband, dad.
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Jeff Abbott
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Ricardo Perez Font, MBA, PCM®
Global Marketing / Commercial & Business Management executive in different industries in B2B & B2C | Business & Digital Transformation Leader |…
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Two weeks ago, our CEO, Marina Nakano, had the pleasure of connecting with one of our long-standing partners and suppliers, Free Wheelchair Mission. It was a privilege to meet with their CEO, Nuka Solomon 💙 We are incredibly grateful for our partnership with Free Wheelchair Mission, whose unwavering support continues to empower our mission, and we look forward to continuing our joint efforts to bring mobility, freedom and independence to people in need around the world 🌍 #MobilityIsPossibility #WheelchairDistribution #WalkaboutFoundation #FreeWheelchairMission
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This month our Mobilizers sent 488 wheelchairs to... Jamaica! That brings our total wheelchairs shipped to Jamaica to 12,366! Thanks to our Mobilize monthly givers, we are able to ship consistent containers of wheelchairs, all around the world, to the communities that need them the most. Mobilize makes impactful giving easy with monthly, recurring giving! Join a passionate and dedicated community of givers who are transforming thousands of lives every year! Learn more or sign up at https://lnkd.in/g2Jb8gFb #Mobilize #MobilizeMonthly #MonthlyGiving
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This year's OC Miracle of Mobility musical guest is... Hearts of Praise! Hearts of Praise is the worship team of New Heart Ministries, a church based in Eagle, Idaho. Founded in 2007 by Pastors Donald and Julienne Batubenga, the church is a vibrant community with a large contingent of refugees from Africa and Haiti. New Heart Ministries actively participates in “Idaho Believes,” a group committed to raising funds to provide over 36,000 new wheelchairs. Hearts of Praise displayed a captivating performance for OC Miracle of Mobility back in 2018 and we are thrilled to have them back! Don't forget to purchase your tickets by August 31st, before they run out! Help us provide the gift of mobility to thousands this year by signing up at https://lnkd.in/gKQ4a9hA #MiracleofMobility #MiracleofMobility2024 #MoM202
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Happy National Senior Citizen Day! Today, we celebrate and honor the wisdom, resilience, and contributions of senior citizens around the world. At Free Wheelchair Mission, we understand the importance of mobility in maintaining independence and dignity, especially as we age. As we honor our elders today, we invite you to consider making a lasting impact through Legacy Giving. You can ensure that your support for mobility and dignity continues to transform lives for generations to come. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gNH4NYhn #NationalSeniorCitizenDay #GiftofMobility #LegacyGiving
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As we gear up for 2024's Orange County Miracle of Mobility, let’s take a look back at some of the highlights from past years and get excited for what’s to come! Every year, we gather in Southern California for a night of transformation and celebration at Orange County's Miracle of Mobility, raising funds to provide people with the life-changing gift of mobility! From inspiring stories of impact to unforgettable performances by artists including [tag any other artists whose photos you might post], and exciting silent and live auctions, the evening was filled with moments of joy and purpose. Learn more about this year's event and purchase tickets at https://lnkd.in/gKQ4a9hA #OCMiracle24 #MiracleofMobility24 #OCMiracleofMobility
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Don't forget to get your tickets! Join us at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa for Orange County’s Miracle of Mobility, named a Top 5 Gala by the OCBJ Charity Event guide! Hosted by Candace Cameron Bure, an actress, producer, and New York Times bestselling author beloved by millions worldwide for her role as DJ Tanner in the iconic family sitcoms Full House and Fuller House. You won't want to miss this night filled with musical performances, interactive ways to engage, and heartwarming messages from friends around the world. It’s all to celebrate the life-transforming gift of mobility and raise funds for wheelchairs for those in need. Date: September 12, 2024 Time: 5:30 PM PT Location: Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Tickets: Purchase tickets at https://lnkd.in/gKQ4a9hA #MiracleofMobility #MiracleofMobility2024 #MoM2024
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🎉 Happy National Nonprofit Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate nonprofit organizations doing important work around the world. We're grateful for the incredible journey we've been on at Free Wheelchair Mission, where over 1.4 million wheelchairs have been distributed across 95 countries, transforming lives through the gift of mobility. None of this would be possible without the unwavering support of our amazing supporters, volunteers, and partners. Your generosity and dedication fuel our efforts to bring renewed dignity, independence, and hope to those who need it most. Together, we are making the world a more accessible place, one wheelchair at a time. Thank you for being a vital part of this life-changing work! #NationalNonprofitDay #TransformingLives #GiftOfMobility
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Help us congratulate our Employee of the Quarter, Monica Finifrock! Monica is our wonderful Foundations and Grants Manager. A seasoned nurse, Monica previously worked internationally for over 15 years in cross-cultural healthcare and community development across Asia and East Africa. In her role at Free Wheelchair Mission, she is committed to advancing healthcare equity and disability inclusivity through impactful storytelling in support of Free Wheelchair Mission. Aside from her job, Monica enjoys spending time with her family, in addition to swimming and hiking. Thank you, Monica, for the incredible work you do! #GiftofMobility #nonprofit #EmployeeofQuarter #EmployeeAppreciation