Invacare gifts over 250 extra “life-changing” wheelchairs to remote communities worldwide
Invacare’s 2025 Move For Mobility fundraiser raised nearly £20,000, with this year’s funds supporting 251 individuals living in under-resourced and remote communities with no access to mobility equipment. The initiative provides life-changing access to wheelchairs.
Move for Mobility took place in May and saw Invacare employees and partners participate in physical activities and challenges all with the purpose of raising funds for their charity partner, Free Wheelchair Mission.
Free Wheelchair Mission is a humanitarian non-profit organisation distributing 1.5 million durable, cost-effective, and life-changing wheelchairs to individuals with otherwise no access to them across 95 countries.
Participants from 15 countries engaged in a diverse range of activities, including wakeboarding, archery, gymnastics, wheelchair basketball, boxing, rugby, and many more including walking and events across the UK.
Geoff Purtill, CEO of Invacare, said: “This year, we were thrilled to see even more energy and enthusiasm across our teams. Together, hundreds of colleagues and partners took part in challenges, ranging from office step counts to epic hikes, each one bringing us closer to our goal and continuing our purpose of ‘making life’s experiences possible.
“Raising US$24,096 means we can now fund 251 additional wheelchairs – providing mobility, independence and dignity to people who otherwise would go without. It’s been humbling to see the passion behind every activity from Invacare teams and the real lives transforming as a result.
“In just over 12 months, we have raised over US$50,000 for Free Wheelchair Mission, and we are keen to continue to fundraise and raise awareness of the important work they do.”
Free Wheelchair Mission CEO Nuka Hart commented on the efforts by Invacare. She said: “We are incredibly grateful for our continued partnership with Invacare and deeply inspired by the passion and dedication their team brings to the Move for Mobility campaign,” she said.
“Through Invacare’s efforts, 251 individuals in remote communities now have the gift of a wheelchair that will transform the lives of these individuals and their families.”
In recent news, transatlantic private equity firm Rhône announced that it was intending to acquire a majority shareholding in Invacare and Direct Healthcare Group (DHG).
