We are excited to launch Move for Mobility 2025, our Invacare annual global fundraiser that gives us as employees around the world an opportunity to get involved, raise awareness and funds for people in developing countries who are denied the right to a wheelchair.
At Invacare, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to move - promoting independence, dignity, and a full life. That’s why we invite you to join Move for Mobility this May!
This initiative is in partnership with Free Wheelchair Mission - a humanitarian non-profit organization. For every $96 raised, a wheelchair is gifted to those in need.
In 2024, thanks to your incredible support, we raised $28,442 during our first Move for Mobility fundraiser. This provided 296 wheelchairs to remote communities! This year, we aim to surpass that achievement and bring the gift of mobility to even more people.
Join colleagues worldwide and become an ambassador for mobility!
Visit fundraising page to donate here:
Watch the special message from Geoff Purtill, our President and CEO and Nuka Hart, CEO of Free Wheelchair Mission.
Getting involved
Do whatever activity you love to do, wherever you are, all for a great cause! Step, walk, roll, cycle or dance – do it alone, or as a team - It‘s up to you!
Sign up and we will get back in touch to help you be part of this life-changing cause.
Sign up today
Next steps
- Join the Team: Sign up for Team Invacare and help transform lives with the gift of a wheelchair. No Invacare email? Contact your local Move for Mobility Champion for support. Find your Champion here.
- Participate in May: Engage in our upcoming challenges and activities with colleagues, friends and family through May. This initiative is designed to get you moving while making a difference. Choose your pace and style.
- Donate: Your contributions can change lives! Donations will go directly to our global partner Free Wheelchair Mission. Every dollar and euro count and help us bring mobility to more individuals and communities with no access to wheelchairs.
Why Get Involved?
How to Get Involved?
- Choose any activity—walk, run, cycle, roll, swim, or more—alone or with yourInvacare team.
- Set a personal or team goal for May—whether it’s walking 10 miles/km, running 20 minutes each week, or any movement that keeps you active.
- Combine your efforts—if you’re already registered for a race or activity, use it as an opportunity to fundraise for Move for Mobility.
- Make a donation—every contribution, big or small, helps provide a wheelchair to someone in need.
- Spread the word by encouraging friends, family, colleagues and partners to join or support your efforts.
Visit fundraising page to donate here:
From Donations to Mobility: The Journey of Your Generosity
FAQs
Who is Free Wheelchair Mission?
Based in California, USA, Free Wheelchair Mission are an international non-profit, humanitarian organization manufacturing wheelchairs for people with disabilities within communities in developing countries around the world. These remote communities have no access to mobility equipment and have no means to pay for wheelchairs. In collaboration with a network of charitable partners, Free Wheelchair Mission has distributed more than 1.4 million wheelchairs to people in 95 developing countries at no cost to the recipient. They fund the manufacture of their wheelchairs through donations only.
How do we support them?
For over 6 years, Invacare has shared their technical skills and expertise to help with the research, design and production of Free Wheelchair Mission’s cost-effective wheelchairs. The partnership is creative and resourceful in its mission to bring mobility for all. Both Invacare and Free Wheelchair Mission are passionate in their belief that every wheelchair brings them closer to a world where life’s experiences are possible for everyone.
Free Wheelchair Mission say they are “faith-based” – what does this mean?
When Free Wheelchair Mission describes themselves as faith-based, it means that their work is inspired by faith, however, this does not mean that they exclusively serve individuals who share the same faith. The organization is dedicated to serving people of all backgrounds and their assistance is rooted in kindness, compassion, and dignity. The organization often collaborates with secular organizations, such as Invacare, in their mission to provide humanitarian aid.
Does it cost anything to register?
No! It is free to sign up for Move for Mobility. Our hope is that you will be inspired to fundraise to help communities receive new wheelchairs. Every $96 raised will change someone’s life forever!
I work from home, can I still get involved?
Absolutely! Move for Mobility is flexible—you can take part from anywhere. Run in your backyard, on a treadmill, or at an official race. Walk around your neighborhood, hike a local trail, or bike outdoors or on a stationary bike. You can even swim, do jumping jacks, or choose any activity you enjoy.
What is the role of a Move for Mobility Champion?
We have Invacare Move for Mobility Champions who will be on hand to support you and answer any questions you may have. The full list of names can be found here.
Who is my Move for Mobility Champion in my country?
| Benny Dürrenberger | bduerren@invacare.com |
| Natalie Zellner | nzellner@invacare.com |
| Jonas Weißler | jweissle@invacare.com |
| Lena Durach | lena.durach@invacare.com |
| Michelle Nakicevic | michelle.nakicevic@alber.de |
| Christa Rigter | crigter@invacare.com |
| Henri van Knippenberg | hvknippe@invacare.com |
| Livia Mall | lmall@invacare.com |
| Jesper Riknie | jriknie@invacare.com |
| Karin Jonsson | kjonsson@invacare.com |
| Viktor Blomkvist | vblomkvi@invacare.com |
| Angelica Cedenfärna | ancedenf@invacare.com |
| Cécile Tardif | ctardif@invacare.com |
| Benjamin Veron | bveron@invacare.com |
| Nicolas Blondel | nblondel@invacare.com |
| Magalie Mathé | mmathe@invacare.com |
| Lise Tremoulu | ltremoul@invacare.com |
| Tahira Deseyn | tdeseyn@invacare.com |
| Riccardo Bonvicino | rbonvici@invacare.com |
| Sonia Nogueira | snogueir@invacare.com |
| Julie Wiltshire | jwiltshi@invacare.com |
| Michelle Hamilton | mhamilton@invacare.co.nz |
Where will my T-shirt be delivered to?
Your T-shirt will be delivered to your country office. Sign up by March 31st to guarantee yours! For further information or to arrange a different delivery address, contact your Move for Mobility Champion. Please note that T-shirts are available in limited quantities.
I’m not taking part, but I would like to donate to my colleagues’ efforts?
Thank you! You can donate on the fundraising page here.
Important: Make sure you select your country of residence first. This will allow you to see all the payment options available, as some methods may vary from country to country. Once you have selected your country, you can proceed with your donation.
How much did we raise for our Move for Mobility 2024?
In 2024, thanks to your incredible support, we raised $28,442 during our first Move for Mobility fundraiser. This provided 296 wheelchairs to remote communities! This year, we aim to surpass that achievement and bring the gift of mobility to even more people. Geoff Purtill, our CEO and President, together with Nuka Hart, CEO at Free Wheelchair Mission, visited communities within Dominican Republic to hand out wheelchairs to individuals with no access to healthcare. Watch the field trip video from 2024.