Wheelchairs 4 Kids Annual Report June 1, 2016 – May 31, 2017 Fiscal Year

Madeline Robinson, Executive Director

Wheelchairs 4 Kids

June 24, 2016

madeline@wheelchairs4kids.org

Contents Mission Statement .......................................................... 3

Accomplishments ............................................................ 3

Accomplishments Summary ........................................... 3

Inclusion Program ........................................................... 4

Equipment Program ........................................................ 4

Financial Information ...................................................... 6

Mission Statement

Wheelchairs 4 Kids is dedicated to improving the lives of children with physical disabilities.

Accomplishments

Provided 74 kids with equipment and/or modifications this fiscal year

81% of our funding spent on programs

Hosted 9 Wheely Fun Days for our Families

Held 3 successful fundraising events

39 pieces of media coverage (news articles/video segments)

100% family satisfaction

Recognized as Business of the Year – Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce

Expanded into space next door

Hired 2nd Programs Coordinator

Accomplishments Summary This fiscal year Wheelchairs 4 Kids provided equipment or modifications for 74 children. We are very proud that as such a young organization to have expanded and maintained an 81% of funds were dedicated to programs, 11% to administration, and 8% to fundraising expenses. We know it is important for donors to feel confident that their gifts are being used wisely. Wheelchairs 4 Kids hosted nine “Wheely Fun Days” for our families. Our Christmas party started with dinner at the Palm Pavilion, then off to meet Winter the Dolphin, star of the movie blockbuster, Dolphin Tale. Even Santa made a surprise appearance! We were given a suite with refreshments for a Tampa Bay Rays Game and our kids got to be on the Jumbotron leading the singing of Take Me Out to the Ball Game! We also went to two WWE events, behind the scenes at the St. Pete Grand Prix to meet the drivers and had a private meet and greet with pop sensation, Skylar Stecker. The highlight event? Our kids water-skiing using adaptive skis!

Wheelchairs 4 Kids held 3 successful fundraising events. A Wheely Good Time Auction was held in November at Ruth Eckerd Hall where we were able to auction off a Meet and Greet with Billy Joel. We hosted our 6th Annual Jail and Bail at Charley’s Steak House and our 2nd Annual Kimberly Knorr Memorial Celebrity Golf Tournament was a huge success with celebrities from the MLB and NFL participating. All 3 events were huge successes garnering a huge increase in funding from previous years.

Over the last fiscal year, Wheelchairs 4 Kids had 35 pieces of media coverage. This does NOT include all the radio mentions from our DJ Felons during the Jail and Bail event or the Social Media mentions/shares to promote our Wheel Kids and news articles. This DOES include TV news segments, articles and blog posts. Family satisfaction is very important and we are proud to have 100% family satisfaction!

Inclusion Program Wheelchairs 4 Kids inclusion program called "Wheely Fun Days" is a program that allows our children to

experience some of the activities that we take for granted as well as some exclusive experiences that

will create memories that will last a lifetime and make them

the envy of all their peers!

Our kids benefit from our

“Wheely Fun Days” program

simply by being out in the

community and having fun.

Their social skills will improve

and able-bodied children will become more comfortable by learning to

accept individual differences; realizing that our kids share many of the

same hopes and dreams that they have and even enjoy the same pop

culture phenoms! The best way to help children overcome their

misconceptions about kids who have disabilities is to bring them to places

and events that other children enjoy. We also host “exclusive” events for

our kids. There is nothing more impressive to a child’s peers than being

the kid who gets to exclusively participate in an event or meet a favorite

celebrity!

Equipment/Modification Program (Let’s Roll Program)

Wheelchairs 4 Kids is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children with physical disabilities. We provide wheelchairs, home and vehicle modifications as well as other assistive equipment at no charge to the families. Many children faced with living with physical disabilities are in wheelchairs that are too small, in disrepair, or do not fit the needs of the child. Children outgrow their wheelchairs before government or insurance programs will

allow for a replacement. Not only is it unsafe for a child to be in a chair that is inadequate for their needs, but it can impact their health in numerous ways

including scoliosis, respiratory problems and pressure sores. In addition, families are faced with trying to care for their special needs children in homes that have not been modified to meet their specific circumstances. Imagine trying to lift your teenager in and out of bed or a bathtub without assistive devices or a modified bathroom. Picture a child in a home where they can't get upstairs. We have installed roll-in showers for families who were bathing their teenage children in the back yard with hoses because they could no longer safely get their kids in and out of the tub. Our name may be Wheelchairs 4 Kids, but we do so much more. We have provided custom wheelchairs, widened doors, built ramps and provided wheelchair lifts and carriers for vehicles. We have given children standers and gait trainers and even installed a stairlift allowing a child to reach the second level of their home. Some interesting facts:

Medicaid generally only replaces a chair every 5 years. Children grow.

Medicaid may provide a power chair, but no means for the family to transport it or even get it into the child’s home or through narrow doors.

Several Advocacy groups have discontinued or cut back on their equipment programs.

There are several organizations that are shipping wheelchairs to third world countries but very few that help children in the states due to the high cost of customizing chairs to fit the needs of the child and meeting regulatory standards.

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Financial Information

Financial Donor List

Backstage - $10,000.00-$49,000.00 Dana Beck Fancher Mission Fund DeBartolo Family Foundation, Inc. Harper Family Charitable Foundation, Inc. The Lightning Foundation The Sesame Foundation White Family Foundation

VIP Access - $1,000.00-$9,999.00 Aaron King Kohl's Department Stores

Amanda Murphy Lokey Charities (Automotive Group)

Anthony Barkett Margaret Heins Foundation

Ari Burstein Merritt Barrow

BPO Elks Lodge #2166 Miami Elks Lodge #948

Bristol-Hansen Foundation MidFlorida Armored

Bruce Quinn Morgan & Morgan Law Offices

Carol Fitzgerald Nicholas Financial, Inc.

Carrollwood Area Women's Club Omar and Mindy Msawel

Christine Young-Dinan Pattie Daggett - Delaney's Mom

Craig Cowart Periodical Publications Inc.

Custom Mobility Perrine-Cutler Ridge Rotary Foundation, Inc.

Deborah and Robert Humphrey Pit Boss Bar-B-Q

Delta Pilots Charitable Fund, Inc. Power Design

Dominic Fariello, P.A. Randy Knorr

Elder Ford of Tampa Rays Baseball Foundation, Inc

Ella's Bubbles, LLC Rotary Club Of New Port Richey

Ethelmae Humphreys Rotary Club of Port Richey Inc

Ferman Business Elite - Tampa Rotary Club of Trinity, Florida Inc.

Florida Hospital of North Pinellas Spectrio

Fuse Lenses Steve Wenstrom

Gary L Blackwell Charitable Foundation Tammy Alter

Glades Electric Charitable Trust Tammy Dickman

Greater Hollywood Jaycees Tarpon Turtle Grill & Marina

Greaves Construction, LLC Team Farrell

Hal Williams The Avery Family Foundation

Harmar The Stecker Family

Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation Thomas Hamilton

Havana Dreamers Cafe Tim's Performance Service Center

Jennifer Gardens Tony Stewart Foundation

John and Dawn Sullivan UPS

Joy Harris Walmart (Palm Harbor) #1513

Julie Weintraub's Hands Across the Bay, Inc. Wal-Mart Tarpon Springs

Kevin and Coleen Kiley Wilma B. Hogan Foundation, Inc.

KOC-Council 14178 Wilson Family Foundation

General Admission - $100.00-$999.00 Abigail Ryan Judy Parker

Ability Plus Therapy Junior Service League of Greater NPR

Achieva Credit Union Kathleen Collins

Alvin Cubano Katina Kohnston

Amber Ashford Kay Leigh

Amir Ghaeenzadeh Kaye Pollard

Amscot Corporation Keith Theisen

Andrew Boera Kelly Koch

Andrew Mayts Ken Hamilton

Animal Associates Ken Ross

Anoop Karanth Kevin Cash

Anthony and Marie Casanova Kevin Emberton

Anthony Holloway Kim Providenti

Apollo Window Tinting, Inc. Kimberly Cheshire

Armored Liner Kimberly Perry, CPA, PA

Ashley Lowery Kim's Wall Art and Decor

Barbara Hoffman Knight Pest Control

Beatriz Bare Koff Inc.

Benjamin Bishop Konya Schuh

Benjamin Robles Kristie Day

Bianca Guerrero Kyle Campbelll

Bill Camm Laura Tetley

Bill Gieseking Laura Whitley

Bill Heidea Laurie Spieler

Bill Wickett Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired/Blind

Bob Evans Linda Hawkins

Brian Ford Lisa Gandy Wargo

Brian McQuillan Lisa Stills

Brigitte B Jaeger Lisa Wargo

Brigitte B Jaeger Lori Kramer

Burleson Rotary Club Lori Rice

Candice Kirk Lucas Magazine Community Foundation INC

Carol McCormick Lynn Pierson

Carol Parris Lynn Ucella

Carrie Root Madeline and Lonnie Robinson

Carrier Marc Budine

Carroll Couri Marcus Johnson

Catherine F Faulkner Marcus Taylor

Center for Bone & Joint Disease Marianne Grabowski

Charles Moore Marion Spengler

Charles Romine Martha and Humberto Cox

Charlie Brown Marvelous Marvin

Chris Kelsch Matthew Barnett

Christopher Hawkey Melissa Bradley

Clayton Heitler Melvin Klinghoffer

Clint Lavender Michael and Darlene Charles

Club Choice Ireland Michael Beam

Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Michael Bennett

Community Service Council of West Pasco Michael Graber

Crispin Cole Michael Martin

Cynthia Davis Michael Maucher

Cyril Andrews Michael Rodriguez

Dan Miller Michael Sells

Daniel Hernandez Mike Calta

Daniel Jefferson Mike Mezrah

Daphne Koutsos Mini Doughnut Factory

David Baxter Moose Lodge No. 1880

David Beyer Nancy Schneid

David Calverley Nancy Simmonda

David DeWeerd Nathan Doliner

David Donofrio Nelson Ohihoin

Dean LaChance Network for Good

Dean Wooten Nicole Proto

Debora Diaz Law Nkemdilim Uzo

Deborah Torrey One Hour Air

Debra Prohask Patricia Gorrow

Decemond Hampton Patrick Ruddell

Declan Mansfield Patriot Bank

Dee Anyon Paul and Pamela Friedlander

Della Costa & Neville Paul Grande

DeLuca's Fine Jewelry Pediatric Specialists Medical Group

Dobies Funeral Homes Philip Knight

Don Warner Philip Monje

Donald Bonanno Power Partners

Donna and Kevin Forsyth Power Partners of the Suncoast Inc.

Doran, Beam and Farrell, P.A. Randel Lyons

Doreen Scott Rebecca Bennett

Doug Martin Reliable Transmission Service

Dragon Indoor Flea Market Rhonda Shear

Ed and Marsha Droste Richard Wise

Edward Campbell Robert and Georgeann Johnston

Edward Jones Robert Borucki

Elizabeth Demo Robert Ibarra

Elks Lodge No 2730 Robert Pedlow

Ellen Fontana CPA, LLC Robert Triola

Emeka Eziakonwa Robin Roberts

Emmanuel Omehe Roger and Karen Moore

Farinacci Enterprises Inc. Roger Pae

FOE, Suncoast Aerie 3153 Ron Benson

Frank Capitano Ronald McMullen

Frederick Burmer Rotary Club of Middle Island

Friendly KIA Rotary Club of Tarpon Springs

Future Home Realty Ruffner Francis

Gail Christiansen Russell Vitale

Gary Swindell Scott Mcgowan

Gayle Johnston Scott McPherson, PA

George Lofton Shelley Moore

George's Wholesale Tire Pro's Shirley Hurst

Gerald McCoy Solomon ROsenthal

Gerry Opiela Southern Crafted Homes

Gladiator Construction Group INC Stephen Potts

GM Financial Steven and Madeline Green

Goliath Construction Consulting Suncoast Clinical Research

Grace Rossi Sunrise Consulting Group

Greatest Hits 106 Susan Serra

Gregory Mertz Tampa Breakfast Sertoma Club Inc.

Guardian Accounting Group Tanner Kielty

Hancock Bank Tanya Fernandez

Harmony Healthcare Terry Mappin

HCSO Charities, INC The Kelly Project

Heath Powell The Kidz Club

Henry Ruiz The Melting Pot

Highline Auto, Inc. The Sock Gallery

HITS 106 - WGUL FM, INC. Thomas Bradley

HVHENT dba Bullet Liner of Tampa Thomas Leracitano

IAG Thomas Pepin

Innevape, LLC Toby Hall

International Monetary Fund Total Automotive Solutions, LLC

Jack Scaglione Troy Kramer

Jacqueline Pannella TRX Fitness Anywhere

Jacqueline Regan Tuesday's Child Nanny Agency

James Farinacci Victor Veschio

James Sewell Vivien Wear

Janet Green Wade Miracle

Janet Maxey Wally and Roma Stroczenko

Jared Cotter Wal-Mart (Palm Harbor) #1513

Jason Gleason Wendy Edwards

Jenne A Mott William Dixon

Jill and Louis Betz William K Denton

Jody Armstrong William Kadow

Joe and Ann Waggoner Willie Manuel

John Elam Womenade

John Wilson Yolanda Troya

Jon Coats Yvonka DeRidder

Jordan Mercado Zachary Elliott

Joseph Bourdow Zezura Ruddell

Juan Castro Zutes Family Holdings, Inc.

Fan - $25.00-$99.00 Abbie Hundt Katlyn Thomas

Adrienne Conwell Kevin Farfan

Adrienne Menta Kim L Allen

Albert Odonnell Kimberly Viverette

Alex Serrano Kristi Cheatham

Ali Ansley Kylene and Richard Sabec

Allen Sinclair Lauren Rodriquez

Allstate Linda C Clark

Alyse Merritt Lisa Lehmann

Amy Hathcox Lisa Mendel

Amy J Huth Lisa S. Yost

Ana Punzak Liz Gore

Anclote Brew Luis Linares

Andrea Gordon Marissa Rippel

Andrew Moos Mark Van Trees

Angela Cronen Marsha Reed

Ann Waller Mary Ann La Russa

Arlene Brock Mary Frances Reilly

Barbara M. Mahlmeister Matthew Murphy

Barbara Rehkemper Mavis Barnett

Brandon Streeter McWilliams & Son

Brian Gilmartin Michael Galantino

Candace Glewen Michael Hogg

Carmen Passarella Michael Kovacsev

Carol Everson Michael McDonald

Carolyn Shaw Michelle Rintz

Char Corso Mike Barbaro

Cheryl Hyman Nancy Leach

Christy Stamper Ormond Beach BPOE 2193

Clearwater Towing Service, Inc Palm Arbor Services

Cynthia and James Dillow Palm Bay Lodge #397 Inc.

Daniel Clabaugh Pamela Mitchell

David Heinold Patricia I Sutton

Deanna Ross Patricia Picard

Deborah Galloway Patrick Chittum

Deborah McCarthy Paul Jacobs

Denise Crabtree Paula Gasparino

Denise Legano Peter Smith

Denise Nestor Publix

Dina Cribbs Rachael Murphy

Donald Shafer Racquel Reddie

Dr. and Mrs. James Ahearn Rene Fontcha

Edene LaRue Robert and Jacqueline Miller

Eileen LaHaie Robert Eckelman

Elana S. Goldman Robert Vergara

Elizabeth Martinez Rochelle Williams

Eric Pinder Roque Barrido

Eric Tobias Roxanne Johansen

Esther Jones Sally Damsgard

Fouad Kazaleh Scott Menta

Gilda Smith Shannon Halstead

Ginger Simoens Sharon S Smith

Giulia Nota Shelaine Gilliam

Gloria Luod Sheldon Dounn

Gracia Akers Sherry Kelly

Jaimie Bryan Shirley Hartman

James and Vickie Feutz Stacia Schrader

Jean G. Hume Steve Peterson

Jo Schaaf Susan Brockman

Joanne Bauman Susan Foderingham

Joe Hurst Tammy Traina

Joe Lopez The Dinner Detective - Murder Mystery Show

Jon Dela Cruz Thomas Davis

Joseph Allard Tracee Blanchard

Joseph Clester Ursula Manganaro

Joseph Waechter Vaike Vickery

Joseph Wessel Vicki Burke

Justin Geisler Victoria B Yost

Katherine Busciglio William Zuben

In-Kind Donor List Backstage Access - $10,000.00-$49,000.00

Rifton Equipment

VIP Access - $1,000.00-$9,999.00 70 Park Avenue Hotel

All Children's Hospital -Child Dev. and Rehab Cntr

Billy Joel

Bright House Networks LLC

Brigitte Towell

Bryce Harper

Carnival Foundation

Charley's Steak House

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Convaid Products

Delaware North Companies Sportservice

Double Diamond Construction

Drive Medical

Easy Walking

Freedom Concepts

Friendly KIA

Gayle Martin

JD Diamond Photography

John Harris Construction

KA19, LLC

Kis Naturals

Megan Hanzel

MS Supply Home & Health

NOMO SOHO

Nova Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Specialists

Ovations Food Service

P.F.Chang's

Photos by J. David Wright

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Safety Harbor Resort and Spa

Shephard's Beach Resort

Sonny's BBQ

Spirit Airlines

Tampa Bay Body Works

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Community Relations

TD Medical

Thaddeus Bullard

The Gates Hotel Key West

The Lightning Foundation

The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon

the Voice

The Walking Dead

Triple S Mobility

Triumph Mobility

Vinny Testaverde

Washington Nationals

Washington Nationals Training Complex

WWE

General Admission - $100.00-$999.00

3 Daughter's Brewing

4imprint

620 WDAE

ABC News

Adaptive Mall

AmTryke

Anclote Village Marina

Arthur Murray Dance Studio

BayStar Restaurant Group

BergHOFF International, Inc.

Bill Jackson Shop for Adventure

Bilmar Beach Resort Bonefish Grill Brad Paisley

Busch Gardens Cabins-Rentals.us Caribe Royal Carrollwood Country Club Caspers Company Clear Sky Café Coach Columbia Restaurant Group Crescent Oaks Golf Course Crown Trophy

Custom Mobility

Cypress Run

Dade City's Wild Things

Dale Jr. Foundation

DeLuca's Fine Jewelry

Domino's

DoubleTree Tampa Westshore

East Lake Woodlands

Edible Arrangements

Egypt Shriners

Florida Aquarium

Food Network South Beach Food & Wine Festival

Fore Golf Services

Fountain of Youth Institute

Fox Hollow Golf Club

Fury Water Adventures

Gold and Diamond Source

Golf Locker

Great Bay Distributers

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park

Hilton Tampa Downtown

Hoffman Architects

Innisbrook

Jay and Patsy Edmondson

JetBlue Airways

Jewett Wildcat Community Center

Jiffy Print

Joe Maddon

Johnny Grits

Julie Weintraub's Hands Across the Bay, Inc.

K-2 Photography

Kathy Griffin

Keim Lumber

Kennedy Space Center

Key West Express

Kisko Golf Quality Equipment and Repair

LEGOLAND Florida Resort

Lisa Martino

Loews Miami Beach Hotel

Lyndon Uy

Magnuson Grand Conference Hotel

Master Purveyors

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament

Meilus Muscular Therapy and Sports

Miami Seaquarium

MidFlorida Armored

Monster Energy Drinks

Nantahala Outdoor Center

Nick and Jennah Masset

Office Worx

On Location Tours

Palm Pavilion

Pandora Jewelry

Patterson Medical

PRP Wine International

Pure Life Medi Spa

R Crew

R5

Rafting in the Smokies

Randy Johnson

Red Bull

Renaissance Orlando at Sea World

Rhonda Shear

Rio Mobility

Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Rock Solid Fitness

Roy's

Saddlebrook Resort

SeaWorld

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

Seven Springs Golf and Country Club

Skylar Stecker

Southern Hills Plantation Club

Southwest Airlines

Suncoast Promotional Products, Inc.

Sybil Maldonado

Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay Times

Tarpon Woods Golf Club

Taylor Swift

Team Farrell

The Kelly Project

The Pros

The Stained Glass Studio

Timber Top Cabins

Tito's Vodka

Top Golf

Tory Burch LLC

Total Wine

Universal Studios

Vertical Ventures

Vince Gill

Walt Disney World

Wentworth Golf Club, Inc.

Westchase Golf Club

WindSong Charters & Boat Rentals

Winter Haven Parks and Rec

Zonco

Fan - $50.00-$99.00

Aquafinz Seafood & Steaks

B-21

Blue Collar Golf

Boulevard Beef and Ale

Dancing with the Stars

Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center

Five Guys

Flamestone American Grill

Fuzzy Zoeller

Glory Days Grill

Home Depot

Hooters Advertising and Marketing

Los Mexicanos

Men's Wearhouse

Metro PCS

Molly Goodheads

Ober Gatlinburg

Olive the World Panera Bread

Pepsi Beverages Company

Sloppy Joe's Bar

Snappers

Straz Center

Target - Largo

Texas Roadhouse

The Melting Pot

The Ringling

Thirsty Marlin

Tony Stewart Foundation

Vistaprint

Wet Willie's

Wild Birds Unlimited

WonderWorks Orlando

Yard of Ale

**Please note this is a list of donors from June 1, 2016 – May 31, 2017 fiscal year.

Thank you to everyone who has helped. Unfortunately due to space constraints, we are not able to list all of the generous donors who contributed

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smaller amounts or the countless volunteers who make it all possible. Every dollar and every volunteer hour makes a difference in a child's life. We could

not do it without you. Thank you!