Rushmoor Rotarians visited South Africa to see the operation for themselves

See the Meridian TV video on YouTube

Objective

The main objective of the Freewheeling project is to "recycle" redundant/unwanted wheelchairs, and other walking aids, from various sources in the UK and make them available free of charge to the needy disabled people in Southern Africa.

As at August 2010 over 21,000 wheelchairs have been shipped since the project started.

Recognition

The project was recognised by RIBI when it chose District 1140 and the Freewheeling Project as the winner of the Connecticut Trophy at the Dublin National Conference 1999. It was also chosen by then National President Tony de St Dalmas for presentation to the delegates at the Blackpool National Conference.

The project also received a letter of endorsement from Lady Diana, shortly before her untimely death, and from the High Commissioner of South Africa in 2005.

In both the UK and South Africa the project has enhanced the image of Rotary and its objectives.

"Freewheeling" has given presentations at Rotary National and  District Conferences, and taken stands at RIBI National Conference and the RI International Convention in Glasgow.
 

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