Wheelchair Mission Update

Below are Wheelchair Mission activities, which I am aware of, since the last article in August. Please let me know what your councils and dioceses are doing to support the American Wheelchair Mission so I can include your stories in future updates.

In August, San Pio X Council #14568 in Dallas held their second Wheelchair Sunday and raised $32,507 for 216 wheelchairs for the Durango CRIT Center in Mexico. Thank you to Brother Eduardo for coordinating the event.

St. Mathews Council #8065 in San Antonio held a Wheelchair Sunday and raised $18,637 for 124 wheelchairs. Thanks to Brother Raymond Baird for leading the event.

In October, Santa Maria Council #6065, at St. Mark the Evangelist in Plano, held their 6th Annual Wheelchair Sunday and raised $43,135 for 287 wheelchairs. They will provide wheelchairs for the Chiapas, Chihuahua and Durango CRIT Centers in Mexico. Thanks to Brother Charlie Minjares for leading this effort all 6 years.

In November, Our Lady of Angels Council #13044 in Allen held their 6th Wheelchair Sunday and raised $22,127 for 147 wheelchairs for the Chiapas CRIT Center in Mexico. Many thanks to Brother Brad Meyer for coordinating the event every year and for helping and reading the pulpit talk at all the masses. Thanks also to his daughter, Morgan, for reading the pulpit talk with him.

As of October 31, 2023, the First Lady’s Initiative and 70 Councils have donated $141,784 for 945 wheelchairs. Thank you and God bless you. At this time last fraternal year the donations were at $143,578 for 957 wheelchairs. Shown below are the Totals by Diocese and the Top 5 Texas Councils.

The American Wheelchair Mission is the First Lady’s charity this fraternal year. The goal for District Deputies is to have all their Councils participate in the Wheelchair Program by donating at least $150 for one wheelchair and have at least one of their Councils hold a Wheelchair Sunday.

Helping one person might not change the whole world, but it could change the world for one person.

Please mail checks and donation forms to Dan Moberg, American Wheelchair Mission, 2600 E. Seltice Way, Suite A172, Post Falls, ID 83854-7991. Also, please be sure your Council Number and Diocese are on your checks so that your donation will be properly credited. Please go to amwheelchair.org/donate for online donations.

Please contact Texas Wheelchair Chairman Bill Weber at yankeesweb@tx.rr.com or 214-405-8023 or Assistant Wheelchair Chairman Brian Nelson at abn091951@gmail.com or 210-275-7921 if you have any questions about the Wheelchair Program, need any help conducting a Wheelchair Sunday or need any wheelchairs. They will be glad to talk to your Pastor or Council about the program and address any questions or concerns they might have.

Pictured: Allison Archaga Cruz

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