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| Wheelchairs for Iraqi Kids |
| LTC David Brown at Medical Screening |
| Disabled boy drags himself on the ground in the filthy streets |
| Wounds on feet from dragging on ground |
| LTC Brown and friends provide boy with wheelchair |
| Chaplain Tim Wilson, Brad and LTC Brown |
| Chaplain Herman Cheatham and Brad |
| Brad and CPT Fargo |
| In August of 2005, Wheelchairs for Iraqi Kids was created to meet the needs of children with disabilities in Northern Iraq at the request of LTC David Brown (top picture on left). He and his soldiers had been in the city of Mosul and observed as children pulled themselves along the ground because their legs simply did not work. Since that time, over 600 high quality pediatric wheelchairs have been provided by generous donors and delivered to these children by soldiers serving in Iraq. The wheelchairs are designed by ROC Wheels (ROCWheels.org) specifically for children in developing countries with rough terrain environments. Manufacturing is handled by Hope Haven International Ministries (HopeHaven.org). Many children in a number of nations are born with birth defects such as Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida among others, and Iraq is no different. Also, a number of children have suffered from injuries caused by the war environment. However, because of the environment and war situation in Iraq, there are no services to help these children with their disabilities. Supporters can provide a $3500 wheelchair for only $350 (the cost of raw materials/parts), with free shipping to Iraq thanks to USAID and the Denton Program. A picture of the child in the wheelchair will be provided to donors who sponsor a wheelchair. Click HERE for YouTube video of distribution slideshow Links to press: Story by WFAA / ABC News Affiliate in Dallas Story by blogger Michael Yon |
