Crutches 4 Africa Shipment Arrives in Nigeria
The container of mobility devices collected and sent by 7780 Rotarians has arrived in Nigeria and is being distributed to people in need. Following is a note of thanks from a young woman who received a walker which is changing her life. "First, I thank Rotary for giving me a new vista of hope. I'm 25 years old. I never had a boyfriend even when my mates are already married. I understand: Who would like a wife that slips her palms into flipflops and crawls around the apartment?
"That is why I won't use crutches anymore. I'll use the walker. I must learn how to use it so I can put my feet on the ground and stand and kiss my boyfriend like a woman. I'll learn how to use it fast. I don't plan to lose this boyfriend, at least not because I can't stand and talk with him in the house. Rotary, God give you a vista of hope for making me a human!"
These were the words of a polio survivor and college graduate who has never walked in her house. She uses crutches outside and crawls indoors. Her greatest aspiration is to stand and kiss a boy friend. Just that! With the walker she received from Crutches 4 Africa, she's eagerly awaiting to kiss her boyfriend in a standing position.
Clubs throughout this District continue to collect for Crutches 4 Africa. Go to the International section to learn where you can deliver gently used crutches, canes, and walkers.