MOBILITY: $1.9M raised for Free Wheelchair Mission at Costa Mesa event

►Don Schoendorfer, founder and president, Free Wheelchair Mission; Adam Ennabe, director of sales, Advisors Mortgage Group; Ennabe’s three children and his wife, Georgia Kloos, director, development and strategic initiatives, Free Wheelchair Mission; Nuka Solomon, CEO, Free Wheelchair Mission

Free Wheelchair Mission hosted its annual Miracle of Mobility Live, presented by Advisors

Mortgage Group LLC. On July 21, the event was held in person at Turnip Rose in Costa Mesa and was streamed online and to watch parties around the country.

The event raised more than $1.9 million, exceeding the total of any prior Miracle of Mobility events over the past 20 years. The funds will enable the organization to distribute more than 20,000 wheelchairs around the world, to those living with disabilities in developing countries. The event had an attendance of more than 350 people.

“We are proud to partner with Free Wheelchair Mission as the presenting sponsor of this inspiring event,” said Perla Wright, branch manager, Advisors Mortgage Group. “They are truly impacting lives through the work that they are doing, and it was an honor for us to be part of such a special evening.”

The event featured activities for guests, including a 360-degree video photo booth, virtual reality experience, silent disco dance floor, wheelchair container auction, and interactive performance from Drum CaféNorth America.

The program featured special guests, musical performances, and stories from wheelchair recipients, all to raise awareness and resources to support the organization’s work in providing life-transforming mobility.

Mario Lopez, a two-time Emmy award-winning entertainer, hosted the event in Orange County and on the livestream.