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For participating in 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon

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My Story…

In 2001, I founded a grassroots organization to support children with disabilities in Peru. Equip KIDS International's continued work with the thousands of children and families that we have supported and empowered has only been possible due to the support and solidarity of people like you!

As a volunteer-run organization, every dollar raised goes directly toward creating real, lasting change in the lives of some wonderful children (and their families) who live in poverty and who face additional barriers and obstacles due to disability and a total lack of information and basic support services.

Since the pandemic and post-pandemic years have been extremely difficult for our organization and the families we support, we need your support and solidarity more than ever. Please help me to raise funds to continue our vital work in support of these children!

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Did you know that over 90% of children in the Global South (‘developing countries’) who need a wheelchair don’t have access to one? This means that children are stuck at home, can’t go to school or play with friends, and are unable to experience the freedom and independence of mobility. It also forces a family member to stay home as a caregiver, further deepening the cycle of poverty. For children and families already living in poverty, this creates immense barriers and adds to the significant obstacles and difficulties they already face. The simple act of receiving a properly-fitted wheelchair is therefore absolutely life-changing for both the child and their family.

Help us change hundreds of lives by donating in solidarity and supporting our efforts to ship a container full of pediatric wheelchairs to Peru. In Peru, each child will be custom-fitted with an appropriate wheelchair, and their family will receive information and support for wheelchair maintenance and other disability-related needs.  

Let’s get these kids (and their families) moving!

Donate to help me raise money and support Equip KIDS International's Mobility for All campaign, and together we'll provide mobility for over 200 children in Peru. 

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Oct 30 Anonymous Take it easy and good luck!! Undisclosed amount
Oct 29 Thuy All the best, Dana. $100.00
Oct 19 Tammy B Have a good race, Dana $54.63
Oct 18 Anonymous $100.00
Oct 17 Caroline Campbell I am so impressed with everything you have done since we met in South America. Good luck with this event. $27.80
Oct 16 Allan Wong $108.31
Oct 04 Corfield Good luck Dana $54.63
Oct 02 Anonymous Have fun Dana! Undisclosed amount