Gaza - Palestine Mobility and Disability Aid Container 2025
Ary R-J is raising money for Wheels to Heal
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Help Me Send Vital Mobility Aids to Gaza!
Bringing Freedom, Independence and Dignity to Those in Need
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As a family, we know only too well how a disability can impact a child’s life and their family’s daily experiences. I was born prematurely and, as a consequence, have a physical disability.
My prognosis as an infant wasn’t great. My parents were told I would have “life-limiting disabilities” and “not a great quality of life.” But, by the grace of God, through sheer determination, intensive physical therapy, and access to the right mobility equipment, I've surpassed all expectations. Today, I lead an active, rich, and fulfilling life, accessing the same activities and opportunities as my siblings and friends—all thanks to the mobility aids that empower and enable my independence.
My grandfather passed away a few years ago. He was a kind and generous man, always passionate about ensuring that I had access to the mobility aids I needed. His dream was for all disabled people, no matter their economic circumstances, to have the same opportunity for independence, dignity, and freedom.
We want every disabled child and adult, regardless of their circumstances, to experience that same dignity.
A Legacy of Giving: From Kurdistan to Gaza
A few years ago, I led a fundraising campaign that raised £12,000, allowing us to send a full container of mobility equipment to disabled children and adults in Kurdistan. Seeing firsthand how this changed lives has inspired me to do even more and help more disabled people.
Now, we want to continue this legacy by sending another 40ft container of essential mobility equipment, this time to the disabled children and adults of Gaza—where the need has never been greater.
Why Gaza Needs Our Help More Than Ever
• 25,000 children have been injured during the war, many losing limbs.
• The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reports that 13,000 children in Gaza have lost one or more limbs. Without mobility aids, thousands will be left to suffer—unable to move, work, or regain a sense of normal life.
The fear of surviving this war with a disability haunts almost everyone in Gaza. According to Handicap International, common war-related injuries include:
• Fractures & Peripheral Nerve Injuries
• Amputations
• Spinal Cord & Brain Injuries
• Severe Burns
Our Goal: A 40ft Container of Mobility Aids for Gaza
We are fundraising to send a full 40ft shipping container packed with over 500 life-changing mobility aids, including:
• 100 x Manual Wheelchairs
• 300 x Zimmer Frames
• 35 x Wheel Rollators
• 10 x Commodes
• 10 x Table Trolleys
• 8 x Shower Supports
• 10 x Crutches
• 50 x Walking Sticks
• 4 x Electric Wheelchairs
• 3 x Specialised Wheelchairs
• 3 x Medical Beds
• 2 x Hoists
• 5 x Mattresses
• 4 x Comfy Chairs
• 2 x Bath Lifts
• 5 x Miscellaneous Items
These items will restore dignity, independence, and hope to those who have lost so much.
What I plan to do
I’ve set myself the huge target of doing a sponsored swim of 5Kilometres – that’s 200 lengths of the swimming pool during Ramadan.
How You Can Help
Donate – Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to our goal.
Share – Spread the word by sharing this page with friends, family, and on social media.
Fundraise – Organise your own fundraising activities to help us reach £10,000.
All donations are Zakat and Sadaqah applicable.
Donate Securely Through JustGiving
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast, and completely secure. Your details are safe, and once you donate, your contribution goes directly to Wheels to Heal, ensuring the funds are used efficiently to deliver these vital mobility aids.
Thank you for your generosity and support in helping us change lives.
Together, we can give mobility, dignity, and independence to those who need it most.
About Wheels to Heal: The Charity Making This Possible
We have partnered with Wheels to Heal, a UK-registered charity dedicated to recycling and distributing mobility aids to those in desperate need.
• 100% donation policy – Every penny goes towards providing aid.
• Over 15,000 mobility aids delivered across Bangladesh, Iraq, Lebanon, Malawi, Pakistan, Palestine, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen. Ensuring access to education, employment, and community life for disabled individuals worldwide.
Without the work of Wheels to Heal, many disabled children and adults would never be able to afford the mobility equipment they desperately need.
See the Impact for Yourself
Watch these videos to see the life-changing work Wheels to Heal is doing: