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Join our 2020 Virtual Wheel Run Together 5K to benefit persons with disabilities in need of mobility equipment!

Coleen Davis
Alternatives in Motion
7/06/20 10:07am
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For the past 24 years the generous Doctorate in Physical Therapy students at Grand Valley State University have been raising money to support Alternatives in Motion's vital mission of enhancing mobility through access to mobility equipment!!

Register today for the 24th Annual Wheel Run Together to benefit AIM by the GVSU DPT students

For just a $10.00 donation you can support  children, seniors, adults, veterans in West Michigan in need of vital mobility equipment to give them the freedom and indepedence they need ! Alternatives in Motion has canes, walkers, pediatric equipment, bath aides, power scooters and power wheelchairs that have been gently used donated from our amazing West Michigan community. #AIMIsEssential

Register today-walk, run or wheel for Alternatives in Motion!https://www.firstgiving.com/event/12010/Wheel-Run-5K

Sponsors CareLinc Medical Equipment( 2019)

Sponsors CareLinc Medical Equipment( 2019)

Alternatives in Motion client "Captain" Luke with MTT in 2019

Alternatives in Motion client "Captain" Luke with MTT in 2019

Client of Alternatives in Motion

Client of Alternatives in Motion

While we were not permitted to host the Wheel Run 5K on the beautiful Grand Valley State University's campus this year, we are excited to present you with a virtual race on Saturday, July 11! While the race is not being held in person, we hope to make your experience fun and inspirational. Entry is just $10. Register today at https://www.firstgiving.com/event/12010/Wheel-Run-5K. There will be prizes from our generous sponsors to those who engage with the race's Facebook group in addtion to special pediatric client/guest starting the race Saturday morning!

All proceeds support Alternatives in Motion, a local nonprofit that refurbishes mobility equipment and donates it to individuals in need in 8 counties in West Michigan. Nothing is more powerful than the gift of independence and mobility. If you or someone you know needs mobility equipment living in Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Montcalm,Newaygo, Allegan and Barry Counties call us at 616-493-2620 or go to https://alternativesinmotion.org/apply/.

Huge thank you to our sponsors, Meijer, CareLinc Medical Equipment, Northern Physical Therapy, Center for Physical Rehabilitation, Founders Brewery and Kentwood Physical Therapy.  

 

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