Author: Kirk Knestis
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Rehomed: Invacare Veranda Wheelchair
This Invacare Veranda wheelchair came to us as part of a four-device donation. It’s been tidied up and is ready to go–with adjustments to the caster bearings, brakes, and wheel bearings and some new hardware. The upholstery is in very good shape, with the original back and arms and an 18″ wide seat. NOTE that…
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Sold: Drive Cruiser III Wheelchair
This is a really nice Drive Cruiser III wheelchair, donated, refurbished and ready to go–renewed front wheels and bearings, refreshed brake assemblies, and a full clean and lube, on a wheelchair with original upholstery on an 18″ wide seat. NOTE that this chair does not include leg rests, though we can source new replacements for…
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Sold: Luggie Folding Scooter
This is a Luggie brand, lithium ion battery-powered scooter, that folds into a very small package weighing around 60-pounds. These retail for $1700 or more, but this unit is available for less than 10% of that price, fully checked out, cleaned up, and ready to roll. Includes the correct charger and off-board battery charging station.…
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Rehomed: Drive Spitfire Electric Scooter
A great low-budget option for a solid scooter. It’s been thoroughly disassembled, serviced, lubricated, and cleaned, and the batteries test good. Not the fanciest unit on the sidewalk but this scooter will get you where you need to go. With a weight capacity of 300 pounds, it is adjustable to fit most any user. Best…
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Rehomed: Nova Zoom 24 Aluminum Rollator
This is a *very* light rollator with a padded seat and storage pouch. Used. Not perfect but reconditioned with replacement wheel bearings and a general tune up. Big box store price is $230 but for a limited time, this rollator is offered as a freebie, thanks to recent contributions from supporters of WheelCare.Health! Free offerings…
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Story: Red Transport Chair
A Nextdoor visitor found our page and inquired about the Essentially New Transport Chair described in another success story as part of our Resale/Rehome efforts. Unfortunately, another family beat them to it by a day. That got us looking for a replacement. Luckily, a fan of our work donated FOUR chairs–also connecting from Nextdoor. One…
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Podcast: Power Dynamics in Community Health Research
WheelCare.Health Executive Director Kirk Knestis was invited to contribute to an episode of Danny van Leeuwen’s Health Hats podcast, examining power dynamics and priorities among stakeholders in community program evaluation research. Lacy Fabian of Make it Matter Human Services Program Consulting & Resources shared ideas that Kirk is only beginning to understand in his new…
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Story: Essentially New Transport Chair
This Carex transport wheelchair was donated by local business partner Caring Transitions of West Fairfax and South Herndon, as a refugee from an estate cleanout. It needed very little attention to be ready to go to a new family, coming to WheelCare.Health in pretty much unused condition. This chair model sells online for nearly $100…
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Story: Basic Bronze Rollator
“Rollators” are the 4-wheel walkers that are popular for folks needing relatively minimal mobility assistance. They provide support, space to carry belongings, and a seat for when the user needs a break. They are also pretty inexpensive, so they tend to get replaced rather than repaired. Knowing that, we spotted a woman using one of…
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Story: Family Vintage Wheelchair
A family brought their vintage, but nearly unused, Everest & Jennings wheelchair to a WheelCare.Health Roll In workshop, asking about replacing lost leg rests… The couple are senior immigrants living in county-owned apartment community on a very limited budget. New parts for their otherwise useful device–all classic chrome and leather-look vinyl–would have retailed for more…