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The SCOOTER Store Provides Gift of Mobility to Katrina Victims
Over $1 Million in Wheelchairs, Canes, and Walkers will be Distributed to Disabled Survivors
NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS—The SCOOTER Store, America's largest supplier of power mobility products, today donated over 2,000 wheelchairs and 900 canes and walkers to the American Red Cross and other relief organizations. The donation, valued at over $1 million in equipment will be given as part of The SCOOTER Store's "Gift of Mobility" program. It will help disabled victims who may have lost their mobility equipment to Hurricane Katrina.
"Hurricane Katrina spared no one in its path of devastation. Lives, homes, and belongings were lost, but many senior and disabled citizens also lost something that most take for granted, personal mobility," said Doug Harrison, founder and CEO of The SCOOTER Store. "'Always Do the Right Thing' is The SCOOTER Store's motto; this was an easy decision for us."
The mobility equipment will be distributed free of charge in shelters and distribution centers throughout the Gulf Coast area. Additionally, representatives from The SCOOTER Store will be available to adjust the equipment for each recipient to help ensure a comfortable fit and safe operation.
Since 1991, The SCOOTER Store has helped transform the lives of more than 450,000 people across America. Over 90,000 physicians rely on The SCOOTER Store's expertise and quality service. Headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas, The SCOOTER Store is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. With retail locations, distribution centers and a network of service specialists all across America, The SCOOTER Store is dedicated to helping people with limited mobility achieve freedom and independence in their daily life.
The SCOOTER Store created the Gift of Mobility program in December, 2002. Since its inception, the program has donated mobility equipment to community service organizations enabling them to provide freedom, independence and personal dignity to those with limited mobility. Charitable groups such as the American Red Cross, Hospice, Volunteers of America and the National Chronic Pain Society, as well as a host of churches, museums and foundations, have been the beneficiaries of the Gift of Mobility program.
About The SCOOTER Store
Since 1991, The SCOOTER Store has helped provide freedom and independence to more than 400,000 people with limited mobility. The SCOOTER Store offers a full line of durable medical equipment, including power wheelchairs and scooters, lifts, ramps and accessories in all 48 contiguous states plus Puerto Rico. The SCOOTER Store has worked with more than 150,000 physicians, providing expertise and quality service to their patients, and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care.
