On July 10, we had a mini-meeting with regular Sagami Women’s University group and Vietnamese group. Although it was not so hot as the extreme heat of a few weeks before, the temperature was over 30 degrees and we felt really hot under the strong sunlight. In addition to that, the Covid-19 infection is spreading gradually again and it’s even said to be the seventh wave. So we were much more careful than usual in taking measures for both Covid-19 and heat illness.
Thanks to the participants’ hard work, we have finished cleaning 10 units, refurbishing 7 units, and packing 10 units of wheelchairs. Good job, everyone!
July 11, 2022 Secretariat
Tents and tarp for the strong sunlight, and checking temperature, sanitizing hands and fingers with alcohol, filling in names and phone numbers for Covid-19.
(Left) These packed wheelchairs, which we had planned to send undone to RICD, Thailand, are all “sitting-aid,” used indoors. Since the recipients need normal type rather than this type, we’ve decided to clean and refurbish them today and send them to another country.
(Right) Preparing the air-compressor, an indispensable tool for cleaning and refurbishing.
(Left) Sagami Women’s Uni group.
(Right) Vietnamese group.
The right photo shows working in the shade of the warehouse. Though the shade lasted only for an hour in the morning, we made the most of it doing the activity.
Children’s wheelchairs are hand-crafted so as to fit its own users and there are some which have special shape cushion or seat. We make them into normal shape before packing and sending overseas. The photo on the left shows a cushion just cut off the projecting part. The photo on the right shows covering the seat after cutting.
Lunchtime.
Thank you, everyone.