Category: Stories

  • Story: A Red Transport Chair

    Story: A 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…

  • Story: Essentially New Transport Chair

    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…

  • Story: Basic Bronze Rollator

    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. Given that they are viewed as cheap, they tend to get replaced rather than repaired, but a woman…

  • Story: Family Vintage Wheelchair

    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…