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| OB Distributes Free Wheelchairs to Handicapped Comvaleños |
| Thursday, 04 February 2010 05:26 |
 NABUNTURAN, Compostela Valley — Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines (OB) distributed free wheelchairs to impoverished Comvaleños with walking disabilities. The distribution was done last Thursday, January 28, in partnership with Sacred Harvest Foundation, Free Wheelchair Mission, and Adventist Development and Relief Agency.In a program held at the provincial capitol, 103 residents of Compostela Valley became beneficiaries of the free wheelchairs. The recipients were chosen based on their living conditions and the urgency of their need for a wheelchair. The wheelchairs were gathered and assembled at the capitol lobby in coordination with the Compostela Valley Provincial Office.  With assistance from the Philippine Army, the wheelchairs were given to the beneficiaries, who were also offered counsel by volunteers from local churches. Afterwards, an orientation about the proper use of the wheelchairs was conducted. Doctors were also present to assess the medical condition of the recipients.Volunteers from different sectors came and helped. OB social workers, government volunteers, and church partners worked together in assembling the wheelchairs, while the Philippine Army helped in bringing the beneficiaries to the capitol. The wheelchairs were transported on Army trucks. Also present during the distribution were Kim April Pascual, MD, Operation Blessing Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; and Steven and Sue Perry, founders of Sacred Harvest Foundation, who sponsored the said event.
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