News & Media
Stories of impact, news from the field, and media coverage of the Waltson Wheelchair Foundation.
WWF Launches Project For Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria To Mark World Refugee Day on June 20th
WWF announces a project to deliver mobility to Benue State IDPs with physical disabilities, marking World Refugee Day with a fundraising campaign for wheelchairs, canes, crutches and walkers.
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Elena’s New Freedom
At 26 years old, Elena received her first wheelchair, with this wheelchair she hopes to fulfil her dream of finally attending school. Her story reminds us why we do this work every single day.
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Prince O. Emereonye on International Day Of Persons With Disabilities
Today’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities reminds us of the vision, mission and aspiration of the Waltson Wheelchair Foundation — providing dignity, hope, independence and opportunity through the gift of mobility.
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I Don’t Need To Be Helped Anymore
Kojo, a 50-year-old man left paralysed from a road accident, received a brand-new wheelchair from WWF. "I don’t need to be helped anymore," he smiled with relief as he celebrated his newfound independence.
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The Joy of Mobility
In 2019, Mariam suffered a double stroke. When she received her new wheelchair, she burst into laughter for the first time since her illness. Now she and her husband have peace of mind — and look forward to going to church together again.
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Back On Wheels in Nairobi
Mr. Joseph was happy to receive the gift of a brand-new wheelchair. After years of injury from a roofing accident, his life was forever altered — but thanks to the generosity of friends like you, he has re-gained his independence, freedom and dignity.
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