From @FWMission ... Friday Story: “Move for Mobility”

Founded in 2001, Free Wheelchair Mission is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to providing wheelchairs for the impoverished disabled in developing nations. Headquartered in Irvine, California, FWM works around the world in partnership with a vast network of humanitarian, faith-based and government organizations, sending wheelchairs to hundreds of thousands of disabled people, providing not only the gift of mobility, but of dignity, independence, and hope.

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Friday Story: “Move for Mobility”

When the pandemic struck last year and cancelled in-person events, we had to quickly adapt our plans for our annual Run for Mobility, which had been held at the Orange County Marathon for years.

The event went virtual, thus opening it up to all of our supporters across the country, and it was no longer limited to running. We also had people walk, hike, and bike to raise awareness and funds for the cause of mobility.

That’s why, starting this year, this event is now known as the Move for Mobility ...

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