Divine Mercy of our Lord in Mesquite, TX Wheelchair Sunday
Father Wilmer and Brother Knights,
Divine Mercy of Our Lord Council #13158 at Divine Mercy of Our Lord Catholic Church in Mesquite, TX., and the Dallas Diocese held a very successful FIRST Annual Wheelchair Sunday over the weekend. They raised $9,725 for 64 wheelchairs.
Since it is estimated that each wheelchair delivered changes and improves an average of 10 lives, it will immediately impact the lives of 640 people.
Their funds, along with those of other Councils, will go towards providing a large container with 280 wheelchairs for the AGUASCALIENTES CRIT Center in Mexico.
Two Our Lady of Guadalupe lithographs were given to donors of $500 or more, and many donation envelopes were handed out.
Thank you so much to Fr. Wilmer Daza for his incredible support of this mission, to Brother Lou Zermeno and your extraordinary council for coordinating the event, to the other Brother Knights who helped, and to the kind and generous parishioners for providing all these life-changing gifts of mobility.
God bless all of you.
Blessings,
Brother Ricardo Guzman-Hefferan
Ricardo Guzman Hefferan
Executive Director
American Wheelchair Mission
906 W McDermott Drive, Suite 116-282
Allen, Texas 75013-5426 USA
Cell: +1(214)762-6461
Of: +1(972)332-8177
E-mail: rguzmanh@amwheelchair.org
Answering Prayers with the Gift of Mobility Worldwide
www.amwheelchair.org
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Dear Fr. Daza and Brother Knights,
Here are the dates and locations of this year’s wheelchair distribution trips.
JUNE:
17-20 – CANCUN
JULY:
08-11 – LA PAZ
AUGUST:
12-15 – HERMOSILLO
NOVEMBER:
04-07 – MERIDA
DECEMBER:
02-05 – MEXICO CITY
The American Wheelchair Mission will organize the trips.
We usually get reasonable rates per night with breakfast and taxes included.
Attendees must pay for their flights, hotel (3 nights), and a couple of meals during the trip. The rest of the meals are covered.
Once you’ve chosen the trip you’d like to take (after filling out and sending the attached form), we’ll send you information and instructions about the trip, hotels, and specific flights to be purchased.
https://forms.gle/71pFYK3Ggf6dqy4Z9
Thank you!
Ricardo.
Ricardo Guzman Hefferan
Executive Director
American Wheelchair Mission
906 W McDermott Drive, Suite 116-282
Allen, Texas 75013-5426 USA
Cell: +1(214)762-6461
Of: +1(972)332-8177
E-mail: rguzmanh@amwheelchair.org
Answering Prayers with the Gift of Mobility Worldwide
http://www.amwheelchair.org
Thank you for sharing your story. It is truly inspiring to hear about the impact that the campaign has on people’s lives. I would love to join you on a wheelchair distribution trip.
Thanks Fr. Wilmer
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Dear Fr. Wilmer and Brother Knights,
I apologize for the long delay in thanking you for your efforts on behalf of our life-changing mission.
Somehow, Ricardo’s email did not reach my inbox, and he has now forwarded it, as he knows I always thank the people who make what we do possible.
Over the past 25 years, I have witnessed firsthand the transformation of people’s lives when they receive a wheelchair. Children who can go to school for the first time are so happy, and the entire family celebrates. The first mom who hugged me and said that her prayers were answered warmed my heart to the point that I will never forget that blessing.
We are truly blessed to answer prayers with every wheelchair we deliver, and we are sincerely grateful to the people who provide us with the funding, enabling us to live the Gospel.
Thank you for your efforts on behalf of our mission, and I hope you will join us on a wheelchair distribution trip to witness God’s work being done on Earth.
Most sincerely,
Chris
Christopher J. Lewis
President
American Wheelchair Mission
2505 Anthem Village Drive, Suite E 602
Henderson, Nevada 89052 USA
(702) 580-5713
Answering Prayers with the Gift of Mobility Worldwide
http://www.amwheelchair.org