In 2008 Seeds of Hope was honored to present Barziliai Hospital in Ashkelon with wheelchairs. Also, in 2010 Seeds of Hope partnered with a US based non-profit to bring much needed wheelchairs to the disabled people of the Jericho area in the West Bank. Medical attention for the disabled is another challenge in the West Bank and Gaza because of the cultural stigma related to the handicapped. Most disabled individuals in the Palestinian culture are hidden and kept from the public eye because they are viewed as shameful or a burden. Many families who have a disabled member do not have the means to support the cost of providing care for a disabled person and that member can often times be neglected. Seeds of Hope was excited to be able to present the chairs to the recipients at its dedication dinner held to honor the leaders of the community in Jericho. This opportunity was a huge blessing and Seeds of Hope would like to continue to provide this care when the opportunity presents its self in the future. Select “more…” to view pictures of the dedication dinner.
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- The new chairs to be handed out to their new owners.
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- Wheel Chair recipient arrives for the presentation ceremony.
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- Wheel Chair recipients wait with anticipation to receive their new chair.
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- Health Department Leader greets the evenings attendees.
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- Palestinian Leader, Sayeb Erekat, recieves thank you from wheel chair recipient.
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- Tass and Karen, Founders (Front Right), with Pastor Charles & Laurie Sharpe (Front Left) and church members that provided wheel chairs to present to recipients.
