U.S. Ambassador Anne S. Andrew

Alajuela - January 15, 2012

Volunteers from UCP and Wheels for Humanity prepared the wheelchair for Adrian de Jesus Quesada. This is the first time that Adrian will have a tailored wheelchair, made according to his specific needs.

The joint work between the Airport Lions Club, U.S. NGOs and volunteers pays off. U.S. Ambassador Anne Andrew applauded their efforts.

U.S. Ambassador Anne S. Andrew visited the Airport Lions Club headquarters to watch as dozens of Costa Ricans gained new independence through the donation of 180 wheelchairs. The Ambassador applauded the effort, and others like it that provide important tools to those with special needs so they can lead fuller, more productive and independent lives.  

These wheelchairs were donated by the United Cerebral Palsy Association’s partnership with Wheels for Humanity and volunteers from Allergan Medical, as well as Americans like Susan Bittan, who along with her musician husband Roy donated funds to make the clinic a reality. Together, they have coordinated similar programs with this Lions Club for 18 years.

The wheelchairs were provided to beneficiaries from across Costa Rica, including Upala, Nicoya, Osa Peninsula, Palmar Sur, Orotina, Grecia, Cartago, Los Chiles, Naranjo, Orosi, Puntarenas, Turrucares, Turrubares, Moravia, Guápiles, Sabanilla, Pavas, Abangares and many other cities.

The donations stretched over four days in Alajuela.