We have returned to the US to the comfort of family and friends. A piece of our heart remains in Honduras.
I ask myself, did we make a difference? And I hear a resounding yes! There were 80 people that received the gift of mobility at our wheelchair seating clinics. More than 390 people heard the Gospel message. 45 accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior. 85 Bibles were given. Through your help our team provided first aide supplies and other medical equipment to a clinic that was destroyed in the 2009 earthquake in Omoa...
Could we have done more?
What about Diego? Diego and his mom traveled from Comayagua on a bus and waited 8 hours only to hear that we had already given away all of our wheelchairs for children. My heart breaks for him and for his family.
What about the hundreds...thousands like him who do not have a wheelchair? Can we do more?
And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can? All things are possible for one who believes.” Mark 9:23
Yes, we believe and we ask for your help. There simply are not enough restored children's wheelchair available.
"KidChair" needed for Diego.
WHAT MAKES THIS WHEELCHAIR GREAT?
The KidChair is manufactured in 3 sizes and easily adapts to a variety of children’s shapes, sizes and positioning needs. Specifically it was designed to meet the durability needs of very challenging environments, such as unpaved roads and uneven sidewalks. It is light weight, yet durable and easy to assemble on site and has no welded parts. The KidChair has a therapeutic tray, hanging tote bag, and a front harness. This same chair could cost over $3,000 if manufactured in the US.
HOW IS THE CHILD PLACED IN THE WHEELCHAIR?
A dedicated group of professionals – therapists, rehab specialists, mechanics, and volunteers – travel on the distribution trips in order to specifically fit each chair to each child while in country. All children are different and each chair is modified to maximize the child’s potential.
HOW IS THE FAMILY INVOLVED?
The family or caretaker of the recipient are trained in wheelchair use and given a tool that allows them to make simple adjustments to the sizing of the chair, to be sure the chair continues to be adapted to the child’s size as he/she grows. Depending on the size of the child or small adult, the KidChair can be adapted to the person for up to 5 years.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Pray for Diego and others in Honduras and Haiti. Consider making a gift toward the purchase of a pediatric or adult wheelchair. Each KidChair can be purchased for $150.
A donation of $75 will cover the cost of collection and distribution of a restored adult or pediatric wheelchair. We have a matching gift for each $150 donated.
THIS WOULD MAKE A GREAT FAMILY CHRISTMAS GIFT!
Consider making a donation in any amount toward buying the gift of mobility for Diego and others in Honduras and Haiti.
http://www.throughtheroofministries.org/contributions
Thank you for your prayers and support.
And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can? All things are possible for one who believes.” Mark 9:23
