In Manila  I was able to meet with people who are making a difference in lives of people there who need wheelchairs.  Since returning we’ve been able to send 22 wheelchairs to the Philippines.  Here you see two recipients.  When eleven year old James approaches, instead of footsteps, you hear a swish-swish as he scoots along in his plastic basin.  A pastor in Manila while listening to a children’s choir noticed James singing and playing the tambourine.  He asked for a wheelchair for James.  We were glad to be able to donate one and wish James the best as he hopes to become a lawyer some day.

 

 

Also pictured is Mrs. Balingod who is 65 and has partial paralysis in her legs.  She and her husband live with a daughter and two grandchildren.  She was thrilled to receive a chair (pictured being delivered here to her) which allows her to get out of her house now.　　

 

 

 

 

 

 I am so grateful for all who have volunteered and partnered with Wheelchairs of Hope allowing Mrs. Balingod and James to now have these wheelchairs.