Griffin, GA – On May 14 Wheelchairs 4 Kids presented a brand new wheelchair to 8-year-old Nolan Blake at the Lake Dundee Park pavilion located at 255 Dundee Lake Road in Griffin, GA.
Nolan was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in October 2009. He endured brain surgery, chemo and radiation. He went into remission, but sadly the cancer returned in March 2011. He is now in treatment again. The cancer has taken a toll on his young body and Nolan has balance problems and easily fatigues. He is also on a feeding tube. He has outgrown the chair he has currently which is extremely uncomfortable and unsafe. You can read more about Nolan at http://wheelchairs4kids.org/?page_id=24.
The event included a presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Joann Todd of Griffin and music provided by DJ Bill Bailey. Wal-Mart provided refreshments.
Many children in the United States faced with mobility challenges are in wheelchairs that are too small, in disrepair, or do not fit the needs of the child. In addition, families are faced with trying to care for their special needs child in homes that have not been modified to fit their requirements. Imagine trying to lift your teenager in and out of bed or a bathtub without assistive devices or a modified bathroom. Picture a child in a home where they can’t get upstairs. Children outgrow their wheelchairs before government or insurance programs will allow for a replacement.
Wheelchairs 4 Kids is a grassroots non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of children who have mobility challenges by providing safe and appropriate mobility aids such as wheelchairs, ramps, home and vehicle modifications as well as other adaptive devices.
Wheelchairs 4 Kids would like to thank Spalding County Parks and Recreation Dept, Mayor Todd, Bailey AVP, Walmart, and Hilton Garden Inn – McDonough. If you know of a child that may be in need of Wheelchairs 4 Kids services or if you would like to help, please call 727-946-0963 or visit www.wheelchairs4kids.org.
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Thanks for printing the story. It was an amazing afternoon. We hope Nolan loves his new chair and that he wins this battle with cancer. GO Nolan!