Willikies Resident receives Motorized Wheelchair

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Friday, 26 November 2010 06:55

By press release

Willikies resident, Leroy “Flasher” Kirby became the first recipient of a motorized wheelchair, from Dr. Oswald Thomas, President and Founder of The Thomas Centre for Human Development Inc., of the Bronx, New York.

The presentation of the motorized wheelchair was made by Mr. Derrick Nicholas, who is the local representative for The Thomas Centre for Human Development Inc.

Mr. Kirby lost one leg four (4) years ago which has restricted his movement rendering him dependent on others to take him from point to point in the village and beyond, as well as doing simple tasks around the house.

Speaking ahead of the presentation to Mr. Kirby, Dr. Thomas said: “we hope that by providing you with this motorized wheelchair, it will allow you to move freely and become more independent and less dependent on others.”

The Thomas Centre for Human Development Inc. was founded by Dr. Oswald Thomas 15 years ago in the Bronx, New York with the specific purpose of providing relief to the poor, distressed and under privileged and for the promotion of the public good by offering programs that lessen neighborhood tension, eliminate prejudice and discrimination.

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