Wheelchairs for
Iraqi Kids
Major David Brown
at Medical Screening
Disabled boy in City
Wounds on feet from
dragging on ground
Major Brown provides
boy with wheelchair
Chaplain Tim Wilson,
Brad and Major Brown
Chaplain Herman
Cheatham and Brad
Brad and Dr. Matt Fargo
In August of 2005, Wheelchairs for Iraqi Kids was created to meet the needs of disabled children 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, nearly 250 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 $2000 wheelchair for only $300 manufacturing cost, 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.

For future updates on distributions, please see the Supporting Troops blog at
www.SupportingTroops.blogspot.com.

Click HERE for YouTube video of distribution slideshow
Links to press:
Story by WFAA / ABC News Affiliate in Dallas
Story by blogger Michael Yon