WHEELCHAIRS 4 KIDS INC

GOALS, OBJECTIVES, OUTCOMES AND RESULTS
2022-2023
GOAL: To improve the lives of children with physical disabilities.
OBJECTIVE: To provide 215 children under the age of 21 with wheelchairs, assistive devices, or
home/vehicle modifications by May 31, 2023
OUTCOME: These children and their families will benefit due to the increased comfort, safety, access, transportability and/or physical improvement dependent on the type of assistance we
deliver.

GOAL: To continue inclusion program.
OBJECTIVE: To host a minimum of 15 events (Wheely Fun Days) for the children we serve that will enable them to socialize and interact with each other and able-bodied children by May 31, 2023
OUTCOME: Our kids will benefit socially by meeting other children who face some of the same
issues they face. The able-bodied children will benefit by gaining a better
understanding of the challenges our kids deal with as well as recognize that they all share
some of the same hopes and dreams and have many similar mindsets in relation to pop
culture and play. This program will allow our kids the opportunity to live more fulfilled
lives, learn social skills and thrive. They will know that they are not alone
and despite their physical challenges, they are capable of doing so much more than they
ever imagined.

GOAL: Increase participation in our inclusion program, Wheely Fun Days.
OBJECTIVE: Have at least 250 children with physical disabilities and their families (Estimate 900
people) participate in our inclusion program through at least 15 Wheely Fun Days.
OUTCOME: The children will see that they are not alone and build lasting relationships. They will
also learn that they can do so much more than they ever dreamed possible. The parents
can share their experiences and recommendations as well as find a group of parents that
share the same circumstances and support each other.

GOAL: To increase our visibility.
OBJECTIVE: To have 25 online/newspaper/TV segments about us as well as increase our fans on
Facebook to 6,500 and Instagram to 1000 by May 31, 2023.
OUTCOME: Physical therapists and other caregivers as well as families, vendors and supporters will be more aware of the services we offer which will allow us to help more children. Vendors will see the value of working with us and funders can be confident that their donations are being put to good use. It will also bring awareness to the issues our families deal with every day.

GOAL: To continue to be fiscally responsible.
OBJECTIVE: To maintain our current ratio of over 80% of funding going toward program services.
OUTCOME: Donors can be confident that their donated dollars are being spent where intended

We work with physical therapists, child advocates, organizations, and families to solicit and receive referrals for our services.

Once an application has been accepted we work with wheelchair and other equipment manufacturers and dealers for highly discounted prices. We also contact contractors who will donate or discount their services for home modifications. Next we reach out to that child's community for sponsors or utilize funding from our corporate/community/foundation supporters to assist the child.

We also work closely with sports teams, attractions and corporate sponsors to assist with in-kind gifts for our Wheely Fun Days.

We believe that being fiscally responsible, transparent and accountable builds trust. Donors should feel confident that their funds will be used as intended - to help our kids!

We have 4 events planned and have a monthly recurring gift program called Guardians of the Wheel Kids.

We are also writing more grants and reaching out to more corporations to develop cause marketing initiatives.

We work closely with the families and physical therapists to determine what the best solution is for each child. Our referrals usually come from advocate organizations such as Shriners Hospitals, United Cerebral Palsy, The Spina Bifida Association, Children's Medical Services, etc.

We have been fortunate to partner with several mobility manufacturers and dealers that deeply discount their products and services. We generally get between a 40 -70 % discount on mobility items and usually get free labor from building contractors.

The average value of the equipment or modifications we provide is over $6,000. However, due to the relationships we have forged with manufacturers, distributors and contractors, our average cost to fund one child is approximately $2,500.00, a tremendous savings. All modifications are done by professional contractors who are licensed and insured.

Funding from our corporate/community/foundation grants and sponsorships enables us to continue to help more children each year.

As of 2022, we have assisted over 1200 children with disabilities by providing wheelchairs, home and vehicle modifications, and other assistive and therapeutic devices. Our assistance has allowed these children proper and fitted equipment, accessibility into their own homes and bathrooms, ease of vehicular transportation, and development potential with therapeutic devices. Our assistance has also helped some children finally be able walk! Their families are also benefited by being able to care for their child properly and with greater ease.

We have provided over 90 inclusion days ; "Wheely Fun Days," for our kids such as taking them to activities that we often take for granted as well as some exclusive experiences that will create memories that will last a lifetime and make “our kids" the envy of all their peers! . For Wheely Fun Days, our kids have been to Buccaneers Training Camp and WWE events, they’ve sailed with Sailability of Tampa Bay and ziplined at Gatorland. They’ve waterskied with the help of Ann’s Angels Adaptive Waterskiing, and even experienced indoor skydiving at iFly Tampa! All of these activities are designed for our kids to do what they do best – be kids!

We are proud of the impact we have made so far. Due to increasing awareness of our services, the requests for our assistance is growing. We are striving to grow with the requests and assist these children as efficiently as possible.