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| aGreetings and Happy Friday! |
 NOVEMBER 16, 2007 |
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- 550 wheelchairs arrived in South Africa, 2,200 wheelchairs arrived in the Philippines, 1,650 wheelchairs arrived in Viet Nam, and 1,650 wheelchairs arrived in Peru.
- We received the National Philanthropy Day for the Orange County Founders Award.
- Troubled with finding Christmas presents? Give a wheelchair instead! Send one of our special cards to your loved ones explaining your gift. They share your thoughtful joy, and together you change lives – forever. Order cards on our website.
- Our 3rd annual Run for Mobility is coming on strong. We have over 100 runners committed to raising funds already! Please join us for a Kick-Off Party November 28. Bring loved ones and friends and help us celebrate. Please RSVP to Ashley Herron at 949.273.8470 x 210 or email at ahrerron@freewheelchairmission.org by November 26th.
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| THE FRIDAY STORY |
We received this story from our partner Christian Aid Ministries (CAM) operating in Braila, Romania:
September 19, 2007
Apostu Ioan is 55 years old. He was at the train station on his way to work and had a epileptic seizure. He lost both legs when he fell on the tracks and the train ran over him. |
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Dr. Lidia Dobrei from our medical program provided him with a wheelchair from CAM. Ioan is very poor. Dr. Lidia wrote the following:
For you, maybe a wheelchair does not have a special meaning. For Ioan, a wheelchair means a chance to move again. With this, he can be in the courtyard or even be able to go to the doctor’s office.
His tears cannot be seen in the picture, but you can see his red eyes because he cried for joy when he received the wheelchair.
At this time of difficulties and trials, you did what Paul says in Thessalonians 5:11.
May God fill your hearts with joy knowing that you helped so many.
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