Be An Advocate for Wheelchair Riders Around the World

Are you...

Looking to help someone in need in the developing world? Currently using or previously used assistive technology? Passionate about increasing access and wellbeing for wheelchair riders?

Then become a Whirlwind Advocate!

Whirlwind Advocates understand that a person who needs a wheelchair needs the right wheelchair. The rugged, durable, safe and adjustable RoughRider can be this wheelchair. As an advocate you can contribute to the process and provide quality assistive technology to those with similar disabilities in developing countries. 

Here’s what you can do:

• Raise funds to support Whirlwind’s ongoing design and quality control efforts.  We are constantly developing new products, improving existing designs, and helping build the local infrastructures.
• Raise funds to buy wheelchairs.  Either rely on us to decide where the chairs should be distributed or choose a specific country or organization. 
• Help sell the Whirlwind RoughRider^® in the U.S.  The RoughRider^® is FDA approved for sale in the U.S., and all revenue goes to supporting Whirlwind’s non-profit mission in the developing world.  
• Participate in  our Buy One/Give One Program.  We will give away one wheelchair in the developing world for every one purchased in the U.S.  

Here’s how you can do it:

1. Make presentations to local charitable and philanthropic organizations with Whirlwind provided promotional materials. (link materials)
2. Host neighborhood house party fundraisers. (link)
3. Donate here (link) and tell your friends and family members to do the same.
4. Buy a RoughRider for your personal outdoor use.
5. Demonstrate how you use the RoughRider® to fellow users.
6. Promote the RoughRider^® to organizations that attract wheelchair riders through sports and recreation.
7. Take a photo or video using your RoughRider and send it to us.  We'd love to see your action shots.

To get started, please fill out our Volunteer Form and so that we'll know you are interested.  We'll get back to you quickly and help you turn your good intentions into the change you want to see in the world.  Please take a few minutes to look through the Fundraising Opportunities which are listed here.