By AJ Warco | Program Director
Mobility, just like ALTSO's CoolKids, comes in all different shapes and sizes. A new addition to ALTSO's key provisions this comes in the form of a wheelchair - but not just any wheelchair.
These chairs are certified by the World Health Organization (WHO), made of high-quality materials, and are especially unique because they are properly fitted to specifically suit each individual’s needs, and geographical location.
For ALTSO's CoolKids living in the developing world, many do not have access to paved roads or walkways, meaning they must ride in the dust and dirt on a daily basis to get to school and around their communities. The wheelchairs we are providing, for only $500 each (compared to tens of thousands in the developed world) are sturdy enough to provide a comfortable ride for the patient while also being made of materials that will not wear or corrode in these conditions. This has been something we have dreamed of for our patients and are thrilled to be in the process of distributing more than 100 new chairs this month!
Over the past seven years we have watched Asih, a patient from our Indonesian program, grow into a mature young woman, ready to take on the world. We have been providing care and wheelchairs to her since she joined the program, but this new wheelchair has changed her outlook for the better.
Talented, intelligent and independent are just a few words that describe her vibrant personality and huge heart. Asih aspires to become a university lecturer, but is still deciding on what specialty she will take on. One thing's for sure, Asih is a role model that will empower generations to come.
It is stories of hope and inspiration like Asih's that drive the ALTSO team to keep pushing forward to find new innovations, better quality products and more meaningful impact to each and every patient we treat.
We cannot wait to provide more wheelchairs, Joshi prosthetic limbs, Breeze Foot prosthetics and mobility aids to children in still in need around the world with your continued support. Thank you for your support and please consider making a donation of a new wheelchair for $500 today!
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