People to Thank
Mercy Ships
Mercy Ships is a global charity that has operated hospital ships in developing nations since 1978. Mercy Ships brings hope and healing to the forgotten poor by mobilizing people and resources worldwide, and serving all people without regard for race, gender, or religion.
For Crutches Across Texas, the hardest part getting started was finding a non-profit organization to partner with. Following numerous calls to overwhelmed non-profits, we received a call from Mercy Ships, the call we desperately needed.
Mercy Ships is collecting the funds for Crutches Across Texas, and they will refurbish the crutches, transport the crutches to Haiti and oversee the delivery to those in need.
Visit Mercy Ships online at www.mercyships.org
International Institute of Sport
The International Institute of SPORT (IIOS) has a mission to break the poverty cycle for handicapped people in underdeveloped countries worldwide. They are a non-profit advocating for the disabled in areas of public access, education, integration, job skills, physical rehabilitation and disaster relief. They engage children and adults in art projects geared to developing an understanding of disability. They help rehabilitate and train disabled athletes for the Paralympics, help disabled people become employees and business owners and provide art supplies, medical supplies and mobility devices.
Dr. Fred Sorrells of the International Institute of SPORT has been in Haiti since January 30, 2010, advocating for the disabled.
Visit the International Institute of SPORT online at www.iisport.org
Build-A-Bear Workshop
At Build-A-Bear Workshop®, our mission is to bring the Teddy Bear to life. An American icon, the Teddy Bear brings to mind warm thoughts about our childhood, about friendship, about trust and comfort, and also about love. Build-A-Bear Workshop embodies those thoughts in how we run our business everyday.
Build-A-Bear Workshop in the Broadway Square Mall is hosting the Kickoff Event on Saturday, February 27, from 10AM to 2PM, and they are a Crutch Collection Point.
Visit Build-A-Bear Workshop online at www.buildabear.com
The Salvation Army Tyler
From the young and innocent child to the wretched dependent on drugs, the people at The Salvation Army seek to find and draw out the Divine in each person. They aim to make way for the Holy Spirit to fill their brothers and sisters and be a model of love, compassion, and charity for our community.
The Salvation Army Tyler is a Crutch Collection Point.
Visit The Salvation Army Tyler online at http://www.uss.salvationarmy.org/uss/www_uss_tyler_tx.nsf
Goodwill Industries of East Texas
Goodwill Industries Of East Texas Inc. is dedicated to providing skills training and vocational opportunities for people with barriers to employment.
Goodwill South Tyler Super Store is a Crutch Collection Point.
Visit Goodwill Industries of East Texas online at www.tylergoodwill.com
Edge Medical Supply
Edge Medical Supply is a wholesaler of medical, dental and hospital equipment and supplies.
Edge Medical Supply donated crutches and beds, and they are providing us with low-cost crutch refurbishing.
Visit Edge Durable Medical Equipment online at www.edgemedicalsupply.com
PODS
PODS revolutionized moving and storage by introducing the concept of portable storage containers. With PODS, portable storage containers come to you, so you can pack at your leisure. When you're ready, we'll move your PODS container across town, across the country or to one of our secure Storage Center facilities.
PODS provided 2 containers for crutch collection.
Visit PODS online at www.pods.com/tyler.aspx
Lightray Websites
Lightray Websites creates and hosts afforable websites for Small Businesses, Professionals and Non-Profit Organizations.
They are Certified Search Engine Professionals and provide Professional Photography for websites at no additional cost.
Lightray Websites designed and hosts this website.
Visit Lightray Websites online at www.lightraywebsites.com
Designer Graphics
Designer Graphics is a well-established manufacturer of custom-made graphics for a huge variety of products and services. They provide special event, promotional and advertising products to place your name and message in front of the public.
Designer Graphics designed the banner for the Opening Event.
Visit Designer Graphics online at www.dgdirect.com
Group M7 Design
Since 1996, Group M7 has been satisfying clients from coast to coast in website design, logo design, print design, online stores, shopping carts and search engine optimization (S.E.O.).
Group M7 designed the Crutches Across Texas logo.
Visit Group M7 Design online at www.groupm7.com
While-U-Wait Magazine
While-U-Wait Magazine, published bi-monthly in Tyler, Texas, by Jan Distribution, LLC, entertains readers of all ages and walks of life. Magazines can be found at various Tyler establishments including Brookshires and Caffe Tazza.
While-U-Wait Magazine has been drawing their readers' attention to the disabled in the underdeveloped world since their winter 2010 edition.
While-U-Wait Magazine can be contacted by e-mail to janiceernest@sbcglobal.net
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Build-A-Bear Workshop
Broadway Square
4601 S. Broadway Ave.
Tyler, TX 75703
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Goodwill South Tyler Super Store
1817 W.S.W. Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
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The Salvation Army
633 N. Broadway
Tyler, TX 75702
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Mercy Ships
15862 Hwy 110 N
Garden Valley, TX 75771
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We Need More Collection Centers
Every church in Tyler can be a Collection Center for crutches from your members. Let us know by completing our Contact Form and selecting Collection Point from the drop-down box.
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We are thankful to Mercy Ships for their partnership and support!
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