2025 is Complete!
Orizaba, MX - 1/5-1/6 (Finished)
Lima, Peru 3/22 - 3/28/25 (Finished)
Merida, Villahermosa, and Chiapas, MX
5/17- 5/31/25 (Finished)
Irapuato, MX -7/26-8/1 (Finished)
Veracruz, MX - 9/9-9/14 (Finished)
Lima & Piura, Peru - 11/7-11/20 (Finished)
2026 Clinics
Palawan, Philippines - 2/11/26 - 2/20/26 (Ready to Go)
Chiapas, MX - 3/15/26 - 3/22/2026 (Need Volunteers)
Portoviejo, Ecuador - 4/5/26 - 4/13/26 (Need Volunteers)
Oaxaca, MX - 5/9/2026 - 5/17/2026 (Only 6 spots left)
2026 TBD
Leon, Mexico - August
Kuhenza, Kenya, Africa - September
Orizaba, Mexico - October
If you're interested in participating in any of the 2026 seating clinics please contact Lonny Davis at unclelonnypresents@gmail.com asap. Thanks!
Uncle Lonny Jumps the Gun…
Little early for a January newsletter - I know, I know - but, here’s the deal - wanted to share this awesome poster and let you know that tickets are now available for Uncle Lonny’s Birthday Bash at thestate.org - in case you were still scouting for that perfect Christmas gift!
Big shout out to all our generous sponsors - recognized at bottom of poster… Hope Haven West has scheduled seven projects (listed below) each containing 200 plus wheelchairs - each costing between $40,000 and $50,000 to purchase pediatric wheelchairs (includes shipping). Do the math - your contributions are mission critical - every shekel means the world…
Hey - Pay pal is a thing! Just click this button - do it now before you read the rest of the letter (so you don’t forget)!
Mark your calendars - June 26th - Paul Thorn returns to the State Theater in downtown Modesto!
*** Click on the image below to purchase tickets now!!! ***
Want to really sweeten the pie? How bout’ in addition to those tickets to see Paul Thorn - consider sending that special friend, spouse, kid or relative on a service/adventure with Uncle Lonny. Send your in-laws to Ecuador! Come on man - get creative - what could go wrong?
Here are options for 2026:
Philippines - February 11 through 20 (this project is now closed - team secured)
Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico - March 15 through 22 - Opportunities for an additional 12 volunteers
Ecuador - April 5 through 13 - Wide open on this one - 15 openings for the young and reckless...
Oaxaca, Mexico - May 9 through 17 - Filling up fast (no wonder, freakin’ awesome city) Slots for 6 additional volunteers
All of the projects listed above are set in stone - wheelchairs on the ground - flights have been booked! Interested? Here’s how you play the game; Select your project(s) and sling an email my way unclonny2003@yahoo.com indicating your availability and preference. Uncle Lonny will then provide you with his and Lisa’s itinerary and information regarding how to proceed with booking your flight. Thats it - easy peasy - Hope Haven West and our partners will book your hotel, arrange ground transportation, even assist with extensions and adventure options for those who are interested.
How bout’ some “teasers” for the remainder of the year?
Leon, Mexico - August (dates tbd) Hope Haven West has done many projects in the state of Guanajuato - but, this will be our first project in Leon. Stay tuned for details.
Kuhenza, Kenya, Africa - September - I just went through the photographs of all the kids - adorable kids - in this boarding school for disabled we will be providing wheelchairs for. Wheelchairs have already been shipped - expect us to dial this in and purchase tickets by the time you receive our next newsletter. Following the distribution - Hope Haven West will offer the opportunity to join the team headed on safari - two life changing experiences on one trip - wheelchair distribution, safari - c’mon man, who does this?
Orizaba, Mexico - October (tbd) - Last project of the year (unless somebody twists my arm really hard - won’t be the first time). A continuation of our training and development of wheelchair mechanics and partners working with ALEM. This is a thing - we are developing a team of seating specialists in Central Mexico who will continue and expand Hope Haven West’s work of providing mobility to disabled kids throughout Central and Southern Mexico! Be part of something historic!
That’s it folks!
Wishing you and all of those you love a Blessed Christmas and very Happy New Year!
Waging Heavy Peace,
Uncle Lonny
Hope Haven West
Hope Haven West 501(c)(3) #46-1465670










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We need volunteers for the 2026 clinics! See schedule above and contact Lonnie Davis to sign up. Thanks!
January- Orizaba, MX
March- Lima, Peru
May- Merida, Villahermosa, and Chiapas, MX
July- Irapuato, MX
Sept- Veracruz, MX
Nov- Lima, Piura Peru
April- Tepeaca/MX City, MX
June- Puertoviejo, Ecuador
June- Irapuato, Guanajuato MX
Sept- Quintana Roo (Cancun), MX
Oct- Phillippines
September- Lima/Arequipa, Peru
August- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
July- San Miguel de Allende, MX
June- Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, MX
March- San Salvador, El Salvador
January- Mexico City (Tlalpan), MX
Oct- Morelia, MX
Sept- Irapuato, Guanajuato, MX
July- Villahermosa, MX
June- Orizaba/Poza Rica, MX
June- Portoviego, Ecuador
May- Vietnam
March- Orizaba, MX
January- Ciego de Avila, Cuba

November- Guadalajara/Tepic, MX
October- Acapulco, MX
September- Oaxaca/Puerto Escondido, MX
August- Cuernavaca, MX
October- Portoviejo, Ecuador
August- Lima Peru
April- Guadalajara & Tepic
March- Puebla, MX
February- Flores, Guatemala

October- Veracruz, MX
September- Orizaba, MX
July- Mongolia
March- San Salvador
September- Lima, Peru
October- Quitos, Ecuador
August- Guadalajara, MX
July- Danang, Viet Nam
June- Petan, Guatamala

May- Oaxaca, MX
May- Guadalajara, MX
March- Granada, Nicaragua
August- Columbia
November- El Salvador
December- Cochbamba, Bolivia
August- Armenia, Columbia
October- Guadalajara, MX
July- Oaxaca, MX
2012- Guatamala
April- Israel
January- Dominican Republic