Changing Lives, One Wheelchair At A Time
1st Lt. McCoy continued, “The quality of life for these children has now significantly improved, and to be a part of that is amazing.” This event was also made possible thanks to a special United States civilian named Brad Blauser. Blauser, who hails from Dallas, Texas, started the non-profit organization called Wheelchairs for Iraq Kids. His organization has donated over 1345 wheelchairs to Iraqi children as of today. Many of the Iraqi children in need suffer from cerebral palsy and spina bifida or are even amputees due to war. Without access to many modern advances, these wheelchairs are truly life-changing devices. Specialist Gwendolyn Cousin, a Soldier gave her take on the event, said, ” To be able to come out here and make a difference in someone’s life, it’s beautiful.”
