Wheelchairs Collection
Do you have any mobility device not in use? Wheels for Africa is looking for the following mobility devices:
Manual wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes
Wheelchair footrests
Wheelchair parts and trays
Wheelchair seat cushions
Wheelchair footrests, armpit pads, hand grips, and foot tips
If you don’t have a wheelchair to donate, then please give a financial gift to purchase a pediatric wheelchair which cost: $275 To donate any of these equipment or volunteer in helping collect them, then please contact us or call 937-558-8739. We will let you know where to drop-off.
Our drop-off locations are in:
Chicago Area
Elmhurst, IL
Wheaton, IL
Aurora, IL
Northwest Indiana (Dyer, Highland, Cedar Lake & Valparaiso)
Once collected, wheelchairs and other equipment will be refurbished through an arrangement with U.S. prison and then shipped to Africa.
Each mobility device received gives a life-changing experience for someone with disability in Africa.