2026 Seating Clinics - Dates are set!

Summer projects are lining up like ducks on a pond -

August - Leon, Mexico (like next week)

September - Kenya, Africa

October - Orizaba, Mexico

Teams are set for these service/adventure/projects - should be a cakewalk (what could go wrong)?  Appreciate all of our volunteers - my friends, this is not possible without you!  We are indebted and humbled that so many wonderful and generous folks have joined us in expending time and treasure on behalf of the disabled poor - makes your heart smile…

Wanna a quick peak at 2027?  So far we are in discussions regarding numerous projects in Mexico - also, a possible return to Africa in 2027 (hoping for April or May).   If the Africa project comes together - doing the footwork on putting together an option for volunteers to consider a swank safari option in Botswana.  Now - don’t go out and buy no pith helmet or nothing (still in the planning phase) but, hey - who don’t like lions, tigers and bears?  Oh no…

July/August 2027 - Mongolia anyone?  Our last Mongolia adventure we kind of offhandedly remarked that it would be cool to do a project in the west (near the mountains where the tribal folks still hunt with the Golden Eagles).  Well - careful what you wish for!  We are now in discussions regarding a return to this wild wilderness with a container of little golden chariots for some well deserving kids (trust me - this far off the beaten path - we are likely their only option).

Wanna chuck that old bag (I have 22 one-liners that I’m biting my tongue over) seriously - Hope Haven West is looking for large suitcases that are sturdy enough to handle one more adventure to paradise.  On each of these service/adventures one of our team will carry an extra bag filled with stuffed toys (see below) and a variety of parts, seatbelts, hardware and paraphernalia needed to pull off a successful distribution.Got an old bag your looking to put to pasture?  I’m your huckleberry!

Toys - they make a difference!  Not uncommon to have a kid (especially first time chair recipients) go into conniption fits while you're trying to properly adjust them into a wheelchair.  The first couple of minutes can be entertaining - but, after a couple of hours, having a diversion (like a small stuffed animal) can be a Godsend.  Beanie Babies are the gold standard (cause we can get so many of them in a suitcase) - but, any smaller stuffed animal will fit the bill.

SAVE THE DATE!

Brainstorm with Joe Swain over “Song Sung Blue” (Hugh Jackman film about a couple covering Neil Diamond - sweet story) resulted in a special November 13th - Uncle Lonny Presents opportunity!   Tickets available online at thestate.org or at the box office!

Click on the poster below to get your tickets NOW! 

Neil Diamond songs - the absolute best - So Good!  So Good!

Can’t say enough about all the folks who continue to support this quirky little mission.  We pushing 28,000 chairs distributed - some happy kids and families folks.  Thanks for partnering with Uncle Lonny…

Waging Heavy Peace,

Uncle Lonny

Hope Haven West