All Terrain Wheelchair Loan Program

Wheelchairs are meant for pavement. Imagine not being able to go on a trail walk, or across your yard with your family. We have joined efforts with Lori's Voice, Inc (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which was founded and established to help young people with disabilities) to raise funds to bring a GRIT All Terrain chair to West Michigan for people with mobility disabilities to borrow.

This started in 2020 when we planned a trip to Utah and national parks but Donovan, who was 14 at the time would be limited to only paved paths. We looked and looked for a program to borrow or rent a chair that would give him freedom but found none. Through our search, we discovered GRIT... an all-terrain, lever-driven, engineer-designed brilliant chair. Donovan has used nothing else since we bought it! But chairs are costly and insurance will not cover an all-terrain model. So, we are bringing one to West Michigan so others can borrow it! And, Lori's Voice is matching it with a second chair so we have two sizes to fit children and adults!

Through this partnership with Lori's Voice, along with the help of Grand Rapids Christian High School and Moosejaw outdoor gear store, we have met 75% of the need. Now, we are asking the community to help us finish this effort. If we can get 210 people to donate $10 each, we can make this happen! We can bring these chairs to West Michigan which will give kids and adults who have barriers to outdoor exercise and exploration freedom.

Do you know anyone who loves the outdoors but has limited access? Help us help them with a $10 donation (or more if you're inspired ) and tell your friends.