Whirlwind Wheelchair

A non-profit social enterprise dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities in the developing world while also promoting sustainable local economic development

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Candidate for mayor travels in his wheelchair in search of change in Paraguay

One of the candidates for mayor of this district, despite his physical disability that prevents him from walking. He goes out in wheelchairs to visit the neighborhoods and companies to present his proposal and convince his fellow citizens to opt for change to achieve local development. This is Elvio Isidro Portillo Rojas, who launched his candidacy for mayor for the … [Read more...] about Candidate for mayor travels in his wheelchair in search of change in Paraguay

Boy Scout gives back to others with help from his RoughRider

The main goal here at Whirlwind is to help people go where they want.  In Will Krajewski's case this meant going with his Boy Scout troop to the  Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree, an event that only happens every four years.  Watch this incredible documentary below showing Will at the Jamboree motivating his troop and striving to help others.  This is an amazing story … [Read more...] about Boy Scout gives back to others with help from his RoughRider

His RoughRider Allows Ironside To Go Anywhere

Whirlwind Wheelchair’s RoughRider® will be used by actor Blair Underwood, Golden Globe Award nominee, in the pilot episode of NBC’s remake of IRONSIDE. The reboot is highly anticipated given the original’s success. The drama series is about a recently disabled homicide cop, Robert Ironside.  The show, now available to pre-screen on Hulu.com, is scheduled to air Wednesday, … [Read more...] about His RoughRider Allows Ironside To Go Anywhere

Whirlwind Wheelchairs Brings More Joy To Camp Joy

Baylee, a camper of the youth with Spina Bifida Camp Joy program, with Paige's Princess Foundation Fundraisers, who made the RoughRiders possible.Camp Joy is now more accessible to a variety of campers thanks to the addition of the Whirlwind RoughRider wheelchair.  Camp Joy, located in Clarksville, Ohio, is an independent, non-profit organization that specializes in the … [Read more...] about Whirlwind Wheelchairs Brings More Joy To Camp Joy