I'm writing this post on September 15, 2026. Today marks my late son, Sam III's 20th quad birthday. Unless you or someone you love is a quadriplegic, you may have never heard of this kind of birthday. A quad birthday refers to the anniversary of the date of the event that caused the a person to become a quadriplegic. Calling this day one of mixed emotions is an understatement. Though sadness predominates, remembrances of happy experiences provide a measure of comfort. Even mo

Earlier this week, Ronnie Starnes and I sat down to talk about our shared love for Jesus and our passion for loving our neighbors. His journey to our workshop is a powerful reminder of how God prepares us for every season of life—even retirement. A Connection Built on Friendship Ronnie came to our workshop 10 months ago, invited by another dedicated volunteer, Jed Roberts. Jed had joined us about a year earlier after retiring from the WC Bradley Charbroil Division. "A friend

My friend David Oaks recently began sharing a series of email communications entitled "Finishing Well." Here's a portion for your inspiration: "Think about it...It’s not how you start that defines you. It's how you finish. According to David, The conventional vision looks like this: Work hard. Save enough money. Retire. Do nothing. Maybe play some golf. Travel a bit. Then fade away. "That’s not a vision—that’s a cliff edge. And it’s the exact opposite of a finishing well mind

Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. James Oliver doesn't have this problem. James, a longtime volunteer, ensures that the metal parts which are used in welding operations are accurately drilled and reamed. This is an important task which involves, safety first, attention to detail, and the heart of a servant. A 67-year-old, lifelong, Phenix City resident, James started out in heating and air service. Then, unexpectedly, an injury opened

I sat down for a few minutes this morning with my friend Jeff Weaver. Here are the highlights from our conversation. "I take little parts and make them into bigger parts," says Jeff Weaver. Jeff has been a volunteer welder-fabricator at the Make the World Mobile shop in Phenix City for 3 and 1/2 years. I asked Jeff how he found us. Jeff responded, "I was in a Sunday night poker game. The phone rang. It was Donald Barr. 'I got something I want you to do for me.'" Jeff and Dona

If you happen to live off of 40th Street or Lakewood Drive in Phenix City, you probably remember seeing a guy picking up trash on the side of the road. He even waves to you as you pass by in your vehicle. Maybe you even know his name. If not, let me introduce you to Jim Stuckey. In addition to keeping our neighborhood streets clean, Jim Stuckey serves an important role as a volunteer at Make the World Mobile. Most Thursday mornings you'll find him doing whatever is needed. He

It is my goal to share with you stories which demonstrate the wonderful benefits that leg disabled recipients receive as the result of your compassionate heart. Your gift of mobility is such a kind blessing. I hope that you will be touched by this story from our distribution ally, Partners for Care. "My name is Leah Chumao. I am 58 yers old and I live in Bomet County. In 2014, I lost the use of my leg, and since then, I have not left my home for 11 long years. Those years wer

I want to share with you a heartwarming video, produced by Partners for Care, our wonderful distribution ally in Kenya. See how Dickson is using his Mobility Cart that you gave him to transport water, help his neighbors, and go to church. Please watch. It's only 2 1/2 minutes in length.

I want to share with you an update that I have regarding a Mobility Cart beneficiary. His name is Dickson. Perhaps you remember him. I met Dickson in January of 2023 when a team from our shop visited Kenya. There, we were hosted by our distribution ally, Partners for Care. PFC is lead by founder, Connie Cheren. You may have met Connie last year when she spoke at our volunteer reception. Thanks to Peter Gunga, a Kenyan staff member of PFC, I have updates about how Dickson and

As a supporter of Mobility Worldwide of East Alabama and West Georgia, you share a common vision that one day, the leg disabled of the world will join with those who are mobility empowered in experiencing our God given freedom of movement. Read and be inspired for His Kingdom is here! I know that I haven't been in the workshop very much at all, but it just makes me want to cry with happiness when I see someone making one. It touches my heart and makes me feel glad. Shirley Go

"My name is Rosalind Korir. I am 43 years old and a mother of two. For as long as I can remember, I have crawled everywhere. Walking and going to the market —were dreams that felt impossible for me. Everything changed when Partners for Care gifted me a Mobility Cart." "The whole village came together to witness the moment I took my very first ride. I remember the joy and hope that filled my heart as I smiled and said, my knees will no longer hurt, and I will go to the market

Right now, a neighbor in East Alabama or West Georgia is preparing to leave the hospital. They’ve had surgery, suffered an injury, and are facing a sudden loss of mobility. They are ready to go home— but they have no way to get from the front door to the kitchen. At Mobility Worldwide, we believe no one should be stranded in their own home. While many know us for our Mobility Carts which we build and distribute through the assistance of Partners for Care, our local loaner pro

Exciting News from Mobility Worldwide of East Alabama and West Georgia! Beginning this week, our dedicated volunteers began assembling the innovative Action Trike Tractor! This marks a significant advancement in our mission to provide mobility solutions for those in need. Reflecting on Our Journey For the past eight years, we have proudly produced the Standard Adult Tractor, which has made a profound impact on the lives of many. As we move forward, we are thrilled to introduc

Earlier this week, on March 1st, we celebrated International Wheelchair Day . Founded by Steve Wilkinson in 2008, this day honors the millions of people worldwide who lack access to mobility while celebrating the incredible resilience of wheelchair users and their caregivers. At Mobility Worldwide of East Alabama and West Georgia , we don’t just recognize this need—we build the solution. As one of only a few U.S.-based non-profit manufacturers of rough-terrain mobility carts,

In the opening chapters of Genesis, we encounter a sobering image: a creature cursed to crawl on its belly and eat the dust of the earth. It is a posture of exile, isolation, and a loss of status. Yet, across the globe today, thousands of our brothers and sisters—human beings made in the very Image of God—still live out this "dust-level" existence due to leg disabilities. They are forced to crawl through the dirt, often overlooked, sidelined from their economies, and separate

Today, volunteers packed Mobility Cart number 1200. That's a lot of carts! These carts don't build, pack, and ship themselves. Volunteers and donor partners make it all happen. If you are a part of this unbelievable effort, showing the loving of Christ to the world...Thank you! You are amazing!!! Thanks to the hundreds of volunteers and donor partners who made it possible of 1200 Mobility Carts to be produced since 2017. You are giving a tremendous "hand-up" for folks that wo

If you are new to Make the World Mobile , you might see our shop as a place where steel and wood are shaped into carts. But to a child in Kenya who has spent their life crawling in the dirt, or a neighbor in our local community struggling to reach the front door, your work is the literal hands and feet of Christ. Our mission is simple: to reflect God’s love by giving dignity, opportunity, and independence to those the world has overlooked. In the past year alone, your support

Your September 30th, 2025 shipment, has safely arrived in Partners for Care's Mobility Cart facility in Kenya. Soon 237 families with leg disabled loved ones will come to experience the life changing gift of mobility, dignity, and opportunity! This shipment of Mobility Carts represents donations of cash and in-kind gifts of more than $85,000.00. In addition, volunteers spent at least 7,000 hours of their priceless and irrecoverable time on this earth to build the 237 Mobility

Life can be a series of choices. Sometimes we make good choices, sometimes, not so good. Ken Cheruyoit considered begging to be an embarrassment. So he chose instead to be self-reliant. This is a story about Ken and his choices. "I work as a mechanic because I don't want to beg. I want to be self-reliant. I consider moving around begging to be an embarrassment." Ken does not have legs which look and function like those of most of us. Rather, he "walks" on his knees, as his lo

Thanks to you, 2025 has been an awesome year for Make the World Mobile!