Help send wheelchairs to children in Ukraine
As a country ravaged by the devastation of a continuing war, Ukraine continues to witness the catastrophic effects on her citizens and particularly her children.
What you’re funding
As a country ravaged by the devastation of a continuing war, Ukraine continues to witness the catastrophic effects on her citizens and particularly her children.
The Ukraine crisis has displaced more than 6.5 million people since February 24, 2022.
Sadly, these numbers are increasing by the day, as are the needs of children with disabilities. Dropping everything they owned, desperately trying to escape the constant barrage from artillery fire and missiles, families left their homes and their belongs. Many children are without their wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
To add to the already horrific situation Human Rights Watch is reporting that Russian forces are using banned antipersonnel mines across contested territories. Because of other conflicts around the world, we know that these devices create havoc causing death or maiming their victims. The need for wheelchairs is only going to increase.
Working with partners in Ukraine and surrounding countries, ROC Wheels feels called to provide wheelchairs for these children, and in so doing share the hope of Christ with their families. Our goal is to provide wheelchairs for children identified as having a need.
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About Roc Wheels
Roc Wheels makes something concrete and deeply personal: wheelchairs and gait trainers sized for children who need them. Based in Bozeman, the organization brings together volunteers, youth groups, veteran teams, and in-country partners to get those devices to children in less-resourced communities around the world, then stay involved through local follow-up care. If you want to support work that is hands-on, specific, and tied to a child’s daily mobility, this is that kind of giving.
What sets Roc Wheels apart is the care that happens before and after delivery. The chairs are custom-fit, the distribution trips involve volunteer teams, and local physical therapists are trained to help with fitting and follow-up support. It also gives Bozeman volunteers, including youth and veterans, a real place to plug into international service.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
We create dedicated teams that design, assemble and deliver wheelchairs and gait trainers to children in less-resourced areas of the world.
Who they serve
Children with disabilities who need wheelchairs or gait trainers in less-resourced communities around the world, along with their families.
Their impact
- 45 wheelchairs were distributed in Mexico with the help of 25 volunteers.
- Over 30 chairs were provided to children in need through the ROC Warriors program.
How your donation helps
- Sponsor a custom-fitted wheelchair for a child, at $1,500.
- Support wheelchair and gait trainer design, assembly, transportation, and fitting.
- Fund training for local physical therapists and follow-up support through in-country partners.
- Enable youth and veteran volunteer distribution teams.
Programs
Custom wheelchairs and gait trainers
Designs, develops, manufactures, and individually fits wheelchairs and gait trainers for children who need them.
International distributions
Works with in-country partners, sends volunteer teams, and trains local physical therapists to fit wheelchairs and provide follow-up support.
Youth ROC
A youth program that gives students opportunities to help assemble and distribute wheelchairs and learn through service.
ROC Warriors
A veteran volunteer program that creates opportunities for veterans to take part in wheelchair distributions and service projects.
ROC Your Vacation
Mission trips that combine travel with hands-on wheelchair assembly and distribution for children in need.
Stories
Need help?
Children are identified through in-country partners. ROC Wheels then sends volunteer teams to fit wheelchairs and gait trainers, trains local physical therapists, and the local partner provides follow-up support as the child grows.
Events
ROC Your Vacation 2027 Puerto Vallarta
January 13-21, 2027A mission trip that combines an all-inclusive stay in Puerto Vallarta with wheelchair assembly and custom fitting for children in need.
Ways to help
Current needs
- More partners who support ROC Wheels' mission
- Leaders for distribution, development, and communications
- Support for upcoming distributions
- Sponsors for custom-fitted wheelchairs at $1,500 each
Volunteer opportunities
- Assemble wheelchairs
- Test new products
- Serve on global distribution teams
- Help with wheelchair and gait trainer design, transportation, and fitting
- Volunteer through Youth ROC or ROC Warriors
- Apply for upcoming distribution trips