| Welcome! Wheelchairs for Iraqi Kids helps needy disabled children of Iraq by providing high quality pediatric wheelchairs, each sponsored by individual and corporate donors. Sponsors receive a picture of the disabled children as they are placed in their wheelchair for the first time! This is a unique opportunity, as families around the world have the opportunity to directly impact the life of an Iraqi family with a very real need in a big way. This incredible gift literally changes the life of the child as well as the family. Disabled children discover a new level of mobility not previously experienced. The family no longer carries the heavy child from place to place. And the heart of the community is touched, resulting in long-lasting friendships! Please consider donating to this worthwhile project to help disabled kids receive a precious valuable gift which will impact their lives in a profound manner. ********Latest Developments******** More Wheelchairs on the Way! Soon, we should receive another shipment of wheelchairs for three distribution partners. Over 140 Children's wheelchairs plus 10 PET mobility units (for adults) will be distributed to disabled Iraqi children (and adults) who have waited all their lives for the opportunity to be mobile, and not depend on others to get them around. I will be attending these events, and will share pictures as soon as they are available over the next few weeks and months. Keep checking back! February Distribution Pictures December Distribution Pictures Corporate or Personal Sponsorships Needed! Now that I'm working full time on the WFIK project, I have operating expenses not covered which were paid by my company as a contractor. I do not wish to pay the expenses out of wheelchair donation funds, so if any companies or individuals could help out with monthly operating expenses, please contact me ASAP at Brad@WheelchairsForIraqiKids.com. We can work out some way you will receive recognition (if desired) for your contributions. Founder Brad Blauser leaves contracting, now working full- time on Wheelchairs for Iraqi Kids project As of 24 May 2008, I have resigned my position as Safety Manager of Lear Siegler, Inc for Iraq and am now devoting all of my time to the Wheelchairs for Iraqi Kids project. I'm now located on a new base, and have a new address for those sending care packages for troops: Brad Blauser DLS Corp APO, AE 09342 OIF Commanding General Petraeus Recognizes Wheelchairs for Iraqi Kids with CG Award Coin Commanding General David Petraeus viewed CNN's report and had this to say: "Brad, I just saw the CNN story on your program and wanted to thank you for what you're doing. Your initiative has proven to be a wonderful idea, and you clearly have been doing a superb job turning that idea into reality. Needless to say, our troopers enjoy distributing the wheelchairs very much, and the goodwill they generate has been significant. Well done/thanks very much -- GEN David Petraeus, CG, MNF-I" CNN features Wheelchairs distribution in Baghdad! See the article and the video-CLICK HERE CNN also reported on a family who received three of the wheelchairs, all three with varying degrees of Polio. See the follow up video - CLICK HERE |
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| Wheelchairs for Iraqi Kids |
| Meet Ben, a hero for disabled Iraqi children! A young man named Ben watched the CNN report on this project, and decided he would personally get involved to make a difference in the lives of the children I am trying to help. With help from Helen, his Mom, he set up to play his guitar on the streets of San Francisco and played his guitar for two hours, raising an incredible $2269.46! Thanks to Ben, many children who have never had a wheelchair will now know the freedom and mobility which a high quality pediatric wheelchair can bring. Ben - YOU ARE THEIR HERO! And MY HERO! Ben has been a real trooper, raising donations many weekends since March - even while he was sick. He's encountered many generous people who have encouraged him and donated money right into his guitar case to support the WFIK project with his Mom standing by. However, he's also endured the ridicule of a few adults and classmates for standing up for the disabled children of Iraq and doing the right thing. It's been a great maturing experience for him, and he's a better guy for it! Ben set up his own website and blog (I Play for Peace.net). As of June 25 '08, Ben has raised $11,718.99, and every penny counts! Because of Ben's efforts, the lives of Thirty Nine Iraqi children and their families will be changed in a big way. |
