Nov 152005
I’m trying to figure out whether I can get rid of my old electric wheelchair. It’s about ten years old, but it still works and somebody might be able to make use of it. It’s been cluttering up my guest bedroom and I simply want it out of here. If you have any ideas on how I can get rid of it, drop me a line.
We’re supposed to get our first major snowfall of the season later tonight. Of course, it was forecast to begin this morning, which is consistent with the local media’s habit of overselling events like this. But I won’t be at all surprised if my morning commute to St. Paul takes twice as long as normal because everyone will be experiencing their annual First Snow Freakout.
There was a series of articles in the St. Cloud Times this year about a group that collects medical equipment and donates it to people in Guatemala. There’s an article about it here (all the articles here). There’s a drop-off site in St. Cloud, but maybe they would pick it up or collect in your area. Here’s the contact info:
To arrange a time to drop off donations, call The MESSAGE Program at 290-0420 or e-mail karin@themessageprogram.org.
The MESSAGE Program
2311 10th Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Phone: (320) 290-0420
I also have an old wheelchair, I am considering a donation to a disabled veterans organization, unfortunately it may be needed right now.
Love the idea of giving the wheelchair to a disabled veteran.
San Diego has a Yahoo group called Freecycle. The concept is simple. Have something you no longer need? Give it away. Help someone; and ease the burden on landfills at the same time.
I think every city could use a system like this. Sure seems to be working well. Check it out:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sdfreecycle/
…and, no, this isn’t spam. I live north of Seattle. Just wanted to pass the idea along.