SARID STARTS SENDING WHEELCHAIRS AND CRUTCHES TO EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS

RELIEF EFFORT MAIN PAGE

November 11, 2005

SARID has started sending wheelchairs and crutches to earthquake victims.

Recently, we have commissioned a factory in Pakistan to build all the wheelchairs for the earthquake relief effort. In order to build them to SARID’s specification, the factory has installed new machinery and equipment. These wheelchairs, which are much sturdier than those available in the country, would cost three to four times more if imported from overseas.

The wheelchairs are well made (see the picture below). The metal used is chrome-plated steel. The wheels on both the front and rear wheel have ball bearings and the front wheel swivels with ease. The back and seat are made of strong and durable artificial leather. The fittings used are good, as strong and lasting fasteners have been used. Overall, it is an excellent product.

The production of wheelchairs also offers valuable local employment. Sarid is planning to set up a factory in the earthquake zone as a cooperative, offering jobs to a number of victims. Hopefully, with your support, this will come to fruition.

Please support our effort by going to our support page and donating online. One hundred dollars (US) will buy one chair and two crutches. Sarid appreciates your support. Close to 30,000 people need some ambulatory equipment to conduct basic chores of life that we take for granted.

Board of Directors, SARID

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Wheelchairs and crutches sent to the earthquake victims

SARID's Support Page: http://www.sarid.net/support/