The ship with 95 wheelchairs left for Malaysia.*

  The ship with 95 undone wheelchairs and 2 used bicycles left Tokyo Port on February 27, expected to arrive at Port Kelang, Malaysia, around March 5. The total number of wheelchairs donated to Malaysia so far is 1608 with this transport included. Please refer to the donation record graph.

  The transport of undone wheelchairs for Malaysia follows the last one in August, 2021. This time we’ve sent smaller wheelchairs, mostly buggy-types, in response to the request of our partner, Mr. Syed. Like many other countries, Malaysia has become a car-oriented society and it’s compact cars that are widespread there. As for wheelchairs, too, smaller types are popular since they’re easy to fold and carry on the car. Also they make it easier for parents to receive by themselves, which will save Mr. Syed’s labor of distributing wheelchairs.

  We’ve sent two used bicycles to meet Mr. Syed’s request. He said he’s planning to connect a wheelchair with a bicycle, using it like a two-wheeled cart.

  Though the corona crisis is going on, we’d like to send wheelchairs to many overseas children in various ways. Thank you for your support in the future.

February 27, 2022　　　Secretariat

    There are wheelchairs from individuals included.

〇How we loaded wheelchairs into the container
  On February 16, we loaded 95 wheelchairs and 2 used bicycles into the container at the site of Tama Packing Co.. We’d never loaded 97 vehicles into the 20-foot container, but it was much easier than expected as most of the wheelchairs were smaller ones.

95 packed wheelchairs for Malaysia put on the pallets.

The truck towing a 20-foot container.

Loading with a fork-lift.

Making a wooden frame and putting it at the end to prevent collapse when opened.

Locking finally.

The container leaving for Tokyo Port.