A total of 200 individuals with mobility challenges in Negros Occidental received customized wheelchairs and assistive devices following the completion of the three-day Negros Mobility Project held in the cities of Bago and Cadiz.
The humanitarian initiative was designed to assist beneficiaries living with muscular dystrophy and other physical disabilities by restoring physical independence and improving community accessibility through two strategic local distribution sites, a press release from the Rotary Club of Bacolod-Marapara said.
The project was funded through a Rotary International Grant and executed through a joint partnership involving the Rotary Club of Bacolod-Marapara, the Rotary Club of Campbell River (Canada), Hope Haven International, the Fenixia Foundation, Happy Beginners School of Learning Inc., and the local government units of Bago and Cadiz.
“The Negros Mobility Project is a powerful example of what can be achieved when organizations and communities work together in service of others,” said Dr. Don Lastima, President of the Rotary Club of Bacolod-Marapara.
“Through the generosity of our international and local partners, we are not only providing mobility devices, but also restoring dignity, independence, and hope to individuals and families who need them most”, she added.
Rotary leaders emphasized that the collaborative model demonstrates how international partnerships and local government cooperation can pool resources to address critical health and accessibility needs across the province.*
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