By Jeff Slaughter
Meet Volunteer Donald Johnson Sr.
You might say Donald Johnson Sr. was born wearing a tool belt.
“I remember my mother saying I was mechanically inclined because I was always tearing
up my toys,” said the Columbus, Georgia native. “I was curious and wanted to know how
things work!”
That curiosity paid off, leading first to 11 years of U.S. Army service followed by a 35-year career as a machine operator where he worked at a paper mill, a battery factory and a Kodak plant.
In those jobs, he gained valuable experience which he now puts to use helping build
mobility carts for leg-disabled individuals for Mobility Worldwide of East Alabama and
West Georgia.
“I enjoy working here and doing God’s will,” he said. “And I’m thrilled that I can use my
skills to help others.”
I Knew This Was It!
A life-long volunteer, Donald coached youth sports for 28 years and served with a prison
ministry for nine years before volunteering for Mobility Worldwide.
“I was looking for something new to do,” said the 69-year-old. “My church, Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church introduced me to Mobility Carts. They were looking for donors and volunteers for the cause. I donated and volunteered. Best thing I ever did in Jesus Name."
"It was at Mobility Worldwide that I met Sam Singer. I knew this was it.”
Donald volunteers one day each week, running the punching machine, which punches holes in the seat brackets of each mobility cart seat.
The Miracles of Jesus
When Donald thinks about the contribution he’s making, he recalls the stories of Jesus
making the lame walk. He feels like he is joining hands with Jesus in making miracles for
those who need help.
“Many with mobility issues don’t have hospitals or doctors, and might have even been
homebound for 20 years,” he says. “They need these carts to live productive lives.”
Donald enjoys the uplifting environment of the shop where he works with other
volunteers, many of them retired like himself.
“I enjoy working here and doing God’s will,” he said. “And I’m thrilled that I can use my
skills to help others.”
Donald volunteers one day each week, running the punching machine, which punches holes in the seat brackets of each mobility cart.
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