Originally published in the 2024 DRC Annual Report
Don had a motorized wheelchair for a few years, but he told me his insurance took it away. I'm not sure exactly how that happened but one month he had it, and by the next time I saw him, it was gone. That was over two years ago.
During that time, Gary Wilkerson of When We Love donated a manual wheelchair, but it's been difficult for Don to use because of the strain on his arms. Since then, he's been relying on a walker. He even walks to the store on his own, even though it takes him a long time to get there. This motorized wheelchair will make a huge difference for him!
Fun fact! Don volunteered for DRC for a little! He helped Denise shred papers, but he had to stop going because it got too hard for him to get there.
Another huge shout out to our partners at ShareFest-Texas and Reverend Allen Lutes of University Christian Church for sourcing Don's new wheels. He was so excited and grateful to receive them! He insisted on waiting eagerly for them outside.
