Pacific Rehab Foundation
Help us to provide equipment, training and support to the disabled of Fiji to allow them access to their villages, education and employment.
Nationwide
We work with agencies on the ground in the Pacific to identify those to whom the provision of
Complex Rehab equipment, training and support would allow access to not only their immediate
environment, but also their village, education and employment.
We need your assistance to do this. We are targeting specific projects with
the hope that you join us in funding one that suits you.
Training Package 6-8 August
This is a major training activity bringing in the Outreach staff of the Spinal Injuries Assoc. of Fiji
from around Islands to Suva for a hands on seminar on the life threatening issue of pressure
injuries that often are a death sentence for those in developing nations that develop them.
Value $3,500 - Costs cover travel and accommodation, tools and presentation materials.
Supply and training of 50 High End ROHO Pressure Prevention Wheelchair seating cushions
Value $2,000 - Products supplied at cost by manufacturer in USA.
Set up, trial and provision of an Ultralight Wheelchair, including seating for Josh Wakaniyasi as part of the training and development program to enable Josh to represent the efforts of the Spinal Injury Assoc. to the people of Fiji, showing what a correct seating and positioning can do to arrest the collapsing scoliosis.
Value $2,500 - Wheelchair, Seating, Trunk Support - Components supplied at cost by manufacturers
More about us
Our aim is to provide rehabilitation knowledge, training equipment and advice to the peoples of Fiji and the Pacific. We will work with agencies on the ground in the Pacific to identify those whom the provision of complex rehab equipment, training and support would allow access to not only their immediate environment but also their village, education and employment.
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Fundraising for Mere 5 September 2019
Mere has been in a wheelchair for 13 years (since 2006) after an abscess on her spine lead to T6 paraplegia.
In 2014 a friend invited her to a "Smashdown Barriers" program where she tried table tennis for the first time, and loved it! From that first day she wanted to be a champion and a year later she was travelling to Australia to play for Fiji where she defeated the Australian number 1.
Mere is an Oceania Gold Medalist for Table Tennis and also attended the Rio Paralympics and in 2016 was named Fijiian Sportswoman of the Year. She is ranked number 1 in Oceania for class 5 Table Tennis.
All of Mere's chairs over the past 13 years (there have been 3) have been standardweight chairs kindly donated by the Latter Day Saints in Utah.
Mere's current chair is far too big for her, the backrest is too high and she is unable to move her shoulders. The armrests are too high and she is unable to rest her arms comfortably. The seat is very low making it impossible for her to access some of the desks at her workplace.
The amazing thing is despite all the shortcomings with her current chair she still managed to compete and win GOLD imagine what Mere could do with a lightweight chair that fits!
Mere is an inspiration to others, showing that life is not over just because you are in a chair. She uses her sport to break down barriers and encourages others to get out and give it a go like she did.
Mere is very humble and wants to be nothing more than a great role model for others with disabilities.
Funds required for a custom mobility solution:
Ki Rogue Ultralightweight Wheelchair $6800
Axiom Backrest $850
Axiom Visco Fluid Cushion $650
Who's involved?
Fundraise
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