Hundreds of wheelchairs of different sizes and styles were shipped to Ukraine and distributed in western L'viv, in southern Crimea, and in Kyiv. LDS Charities work with local non-governmental organizations (NGO's). Here are some people being fitted for their own wheelchairs.
During this final distribution point in Kyiv (in the chapel next door) many government dignitaries came to a luncheon and to see the giveaway.
These are some of the volunteers who were trained to help in fitting the chairs and servicing them in the future.
Many people drove away very blessed by what they had received.
This project was overseen by Bro & Sis Spencer from Utah, who are friends and coworkers with Dan & Kathy Mills, who also serve in these wheelchair projects all over the world for LDS Charities.
Donations to the church humanitarian fund pay for these chairs. What a wonderful gift to a person. And the name of the church is on the back--great advertising!
