Global Wheelchair Mission In 2003, the Knights of Columbus teamed up with The Global Wheelchair Mission () to help bring wheelchairs to those who lack freedom of mobility. Since then, Knights in the U.S. and Canada have sponsored the distribution of some 30,000 wheelchairs in Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Oman, Panama, the Philippines, Poland, the United States and Vietnam. The Global Wheelchair Mission purchases wheelchairs in bulk and delivers them by sea containers around the world. For every donation of $150 received by the Global Wheelchair Mission, it can deliver a brand new wheelchair which would cost over $500 in a medical supply store. They are shipped by 100 to 280 wheelchair containers directly from the factory to the destination countries at no cost to the recipients. Councils, assemblies and circles are encouraged to promote this program to membership, inviting personal consideration, as well as implementing this as an ongoing charitable event. Any council that participates in the Global Wheelchair Mission program, and meets the minimum requirements, will receive full credit for all Columbian Award (SP-7) requirements in the Community Activities category. Paul Pennell, Community Activities Director 1001 W. 2nd Street Fulton, KY 42041 270-472-2327 pwpenne@hotmail.com Council Activities Many of the activities of the Knights of Columbus demanding and certainly many are, but that does not mean that others can’t be just for fun. Members of your council are your neighbors, friends and acquaintances who are just as interested in athletic, cultural and social activities as you are. Programs and activities for councils are unlimited. Sports, cultural and social activities for the council members and their families have one thing in common, fraternalism. It is a feeling that creates enthusiasm and builds pride in membership.
Global Wheelchair Mission In 2003, the Knights of Columbus teamed up with The Global Wheelchair Mission () to help bring wheelchairs to those who lack freedom of mobility. Since then, Knights in the U.S. and Canada have sponsored the distribution of some 30,000 wheelchairs in Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Oman, Panama, the Philippines, Poland, the United States and Vietnam. The Global Wheelchair Mission purchases wheelchairs in bulk and delivers them by sea containers around the world. For every donation of $150 received by the Global Wheelchair Mission, it can deliver a brand new wheelchair which would cost over $500 in a medical supply store. They are shipped by 100 to 280 wheelchair containers directly from the factory to the destination countries at no cost to the recipients. Councils, assemblies and circles are encouraged to promote this program to membership, inviting personal consideration, as well as implementing this as an ongoing charitable event. Any council that participates in the Global Wheelchair Mission program, and meets the minimum requirements, will receive full credit for all Columbian Award (SP-7) requirements in the Community Activities category. Paul Pennell, Community Activities Director 1001 W. 2nd Street Fulton, KY 42041 270-472-2327 pwpenne@hotmail.com Council Activities Many of the activities of the Knights of Columbus demanding and certainly many are, but that does not mean that others can’t be just for fun. Members of your council are your neighbors, friends and acquaintances who are just as interested in athletic, cultural and social activities as you are. Programs and activities for councils are unlimited. Sports, cultural and social activities for the council members and their families have one thing in common, fraternalism. It is a feeling that creates enthusiasm and builds pride in membership.
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