Silicon Valley Wheelchair Project
A local chapter of the Wheelchair Foundation
THAILAND 2011
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​In partnership with the Rotary Club of San Jose and the Forever Love Foundation, we delivered over 280 wheelchairs to individuals in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Pattaya, visiting the following distribution sites:
Chiang Mai Yardfon Vocational Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities
Bangkok Veterans Hospital
Chon Buri Province Karunyawet Home for Persons with Disabilities
Multiple home deliveries in the outlying villages
NICARAGUA 2014
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​In December 2014, we arrived in Managua, Nicaragua and were greeted with open arms by the Wheelock Family and Los Pipitos, an organization that provides services and care for more than 30,000 disabled children and adults throughout the country.
We were able to deliver 110 Wheelchairs to Los Pipitos as well as new bathrooms, a potable water system and educational supplies at an orphanage outside of Las Iguanas.
MEXICO & PANAMA 2016
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​We completed a successful fundraise of over $150,000 towards our mission trips to Mexico and Panama. Two containers were delivered to Monterey, Mexico and two containers to communities in Panama. This project is in partnership with Rotary District 5170 (Bay Area) with over 1000 wheelchairs being delivered, our largest distribution yet!
COSTA RICA 2018​
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In partnership with the Rotary Club of San Jose (California) and the Rotary Club of Belen (Costa Rica) we delivered 110 wheelchairs around the country to seniors and children. We also had the opportunity to present a Sister City Commendation from Mayor Sam Liccardo (San Jose, California) to our Costa Rican counterparts, symbolizing our partnership between San Jose CA and San Jose CR.
CAMBODIA 2018​
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In partnership with the Rotary Club of San Jose (California) and the Cal Poly Chapter of the Wheelchair Foundation, we delivered 110 wheelchairs to provinces in Cambodia including many individual home deliveries.
MEXICO CITY 2019
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In partnership with the Rotary Club of San Jose (California), Rotary Club of Xalostoc (Mexico City) and FURMEX, we delivered 280 wheelchairs to individuals and families in and around Mexico City, Mexico.
MEXICO CITY 2022
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In partnership with the Rotary Club of San Jose (California), Rotary Club of Mexico City, we delivered 240 wheelchairs to individuals and families in and around Mexico City, Mexico, & Temoaya.
PERU 2024
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In partnership with the Rotary Club of San Jose (California), Rotary Club of San Borja Sur Peru, we delivered 280 wheelchairs to individuals and families in and around Peru in the cities of Lima and Cusco.
PROJECTS
PERU 2008
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In partnership with the Rotary Club of San Borja Sur, Central California Coast Rotary Clubs, the Peruvian Military and the former Cal Poly Chapter of the Wheelchair Foundation we delivered over 500 wheelchairs to very remote areas of Peru with drop points in Lima, Cuzco, and Puno. We had to chance to visit multiple orphanages and create new friendships on this inaugural trip.
Josh went on this trip, and he has fond memories visiting the local municipalities and delivering a large amount of chairs to disabled children.
OAXACA MEXICO 2009
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​In partnership with DIF Mexico and the former Cal Poly Chapter of the Wheelchair Foundation we delivered over 500 wheelchairs to very remote areas of Oaxaca, Mexico. We had the chance to learn local customs, try the delicious foods including traditional mole sauces, and aid in helping countless individuals receive the gift of mobility.
Josh and Nick went on this trip, and they remember it as one of the more remote places they have been to as Oaxaca remains landlocked with mountains surrounding the entire valley region.
CHINA 2010
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​In 2010, Josh and Nick delivered over 100 wheelchairs to communities on the outskirts of Shanghai, primarily to seniors. They worked closely with the Wheelchair Foundation's China office to coordinate this distribution and subsequent ceremonies including home deliveries in more remote areas.
BANGLADESH 2010
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​In partnership with the Haque Steel Group (HSG Foundation) we delivered over 100 wheelchairs to very remote areas of Bangladesh.
Josh and Nick went on this trip, and they remember it as one of the most populated places they had ever been too. With over 200,000 people moving to the capital city each year to be closer to core services, it's easy to see how many people get left behind. We hope to return one day and bring more chairs! It was an eye-opening experience to say the least.
SLOVENIA 2013
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​From October 1-5, 2013 we embarked on a mission trip to bring aid to those affected by the conflicts and circumstances in the former Yugoslavian countries. In partnership with the Rotary Club of San Jose, Rotary Club of Domzale, Ana's Little Star, and the Slovenian National Army, we distributed over 115 wheelchairs throughout the country along with a handicap accessible van.
Our recipient partners included the Intermunicipal Association of Disabled Persons in Slovenia along with the University Medical Center that focuses on rehabilitation to amputees and low-income patients in need of a wheelchairs during their rehabilitation at the hospital.
We were greeted with a warm welcome from our host partners and look forward to continued cooperation with these amazing organizations.
