Millions of individuals around the world can benefit from the mobility of a wheelchair. Overland One Foundation aims to find individuals whose needs are not met with a typical wheelchair solution. The child in a desperately poor country, the single mother living in a remote area with no pavement or ramps, the humble grandfather without resources, the family living in the furthest corners of the globe with the softest voice. 

These are only a few of the stories of the individuals who have benefitted from the mission of the Overland One Foundation and the generosity of our donors.

oliver - 11 years old

Oliver is the oldest of three siblings and he loves his brother and sister. He was born with an undiagnosed physical disability which keeps him from walking.  As we rolled a new wheelchair towards his home, his younger brother excitedly yelled, “Oliver, come see your new car!”  We found Oliver crawling along a dirt floor towards the entrance with a big smile on his face. As we lifted him into his chair, we could see the calluses on his knees and hands from crawling.

Oliver’s mother raises her three children by herself.  She tearfully explained that she had carried Oliver to school for 6 years, but that he grown too large for her to be able to carry him.  Since that time he has been confined to their home.  With tears running down her smiling face she expressed her relief that he would be able to attend school again.  We asked Oliver what he liked best about school.  He said, “I like it all.  I really like to learn.”  His brother and sister played on the chair like it was a jungle gym.  We could tell they are a close family. We feel that Oliver will be able to use his new mobility to experience the world outside his home, play with his bothers and sisters and once again experience the joy of learning in a school setting.

SNEIDER - 8 yEARS OLD

Eight year old Sneider lives in the village of Ongota, Ecuador with his mother.  His physical challenges were caused by complications at birth.  He has 2 sisters who play with him and keep him entertained.  Sneider had another wheelchair (we found the remains), but it was quickly destroyed by the rough roads and trails where they live.  The family attempted to repair it, but no parts or funds were available.  When we met the family, they were homebound unless they chose to carry Sneider.  We asked his mother what Sneider likes most.  She said he enjoys meeting people.  He can't communicate with speech, but most of the time new people make him smile.  We hope his Overland One wheelchair will help him to meet many new people.  His smile is contageous.