We were looking for a country where we can send wheelchairs undone since it’s not possible to do refurbishing work under the state of emergency. Then, Mr. Syed of Malaysia Dream Factory, our longtime overseas partner, requested us to send wheelchairs undone, saying “It’s not possible to move around due to the corona crisis, but we can refurbish wheelchairs in the factory.” So we decided to send him wheelchairs undone.
On the morning of August 26, the ship with 90 wheelchairs left Tokyo port for Malaysia, expecting to arrive at Port Kelang on September 6. The total number of wheelchairs donated to Malaysia so far is 1,513 with this transport included. Please refer to the donation record graph.
Malaysia is also reported to have a serious situation of the corona infection. After the container arrives at the port, it will take more time than usual to go through customs clearance and get the wheelchairs delivered to Mr. Syed’s factory. We just hope the container reaches the factory smoothly and they can start refurbishing the wheelchairs right away.
We’d like to send as many wheelchairs as possible to overseas children in various ways. Thank you for your kind support in the future.
August 26, 2021 Secretariat
« Scene of loading wheelchairs »
Prior to the departure of the ship from Tokyo Port, we loaded 90 wheelchairs in the container on August 18, though it was raining hard on that day. We did it on the site of Tama Packaging Industry Co., Ltd., our activity base until last year.
Loading work in the rain.
(Left) Covering with a wooden frame to prevent the load from collapsing when the container is opened.
(Right) The truck towing a 20-foot container departed for Tokyo Port.