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Special Presentations of Orthopedic Elements | Tucumรกn
PRELIMINARY REPORT WHEELCHAIR CANADIAN The following report shows the total amount of wheelchairs that were distributed so far from February to April, including those of May which have been already assigned to beneficiaries, but have not been distributed yet.
STOCK
Opening balance Distributed Surplus
12´´ 50 2 48
14´´ 85 21 64
16´´ 85 33 52
18´´ 35 34 1
20´´ 25 25 0
DISTRIBUTION Wheelchair Canadian
February/Tucumán February/ Alberdi March April May
46 22 18 28 8
CILSA
9 5 1 1 14
Distribution in San Miguel de Tucumán Thanks to an alliance among the Rotary Club Tucumán 9 de Julio, the Canadian Wheelchair Foundation and CILSA NGO, 58 wheelchairs were distributed to low-income families in San Miguel de Tucumán capital city. These elements are part of a larger donation which consists of 280 wheelchairs that the Rotary Clubs of Campbell River specially managed to bring to this northern province, through the Rotary Club Tucumán 9 de Julio direct support. The distribution of the first group of wheelchairs took place at the Jardín Hotel, on February 23, in coincidence with celebration of Rotary International’s 106th anniversary. The presentation began with the flag hoisting ceremony and was then followed by the anthems of Argentina and Canada. Beneficiaries were welcomed with music, magic acts and colorful balloons which made them smile as they were receiving their brand new wheelchairs from the members of the Rotary Club of Campbell River, who especially travelled to our country to participate in the meeting. After the flag hoisting ceremony, the Rotary Tucumán authorities together with Enrique Poliakof, gave a short speech to the audience. In addition, Laura Wierszylo, National Director in the area of disability of CILSA Social Programs, addressed the beneficiaries and their relatives to give them some useful advice on wheelchairs, and also showed them some examples to be comfortable in moving around.
In addition to particular beneficiaries, another three wheelchairs were delivered as part of a special donation to Natalí Flexer Foundation which focuses on helping children with cancer. The president, Liliana B. Ramponi, with great emotion, thanked the organizations involved in the donation and the actions that made possible these elements were delivered to those who need them most. She also expressed her most sincere thanks and appreciation to CILSA, “for understanding our job and for supporting our cause.” To conclude, CILSA representatives delivered recognition certificates for the effort and hard work which was carried out to make this presentation possible; to Hans Zhilman as a Rotary Clubs of Campbell River representative and to Juan Carlos Nievas and Edgardo Guerrero from the Rotary Club Tucumán 9 de Julio. The presentation ended with the singing of Fernanda Lizarraga and Daniela Albornoz, who made the closing of the presentation more enjoyable with songs translated into sign language. After the meeting, people were invited to enjoy some cookies, alfajores and soft drinks donated by Vea Supermarket and Alfajores del Tucumán.
Our thanks to... All the volunteers for their great help| to Jardín Hotel for receiving us | to Flavia, Doctor Clown, for making us happy with her presence | to Alfajores del Tucumán and to Vea Supermarket for the food donation | to Fernanda Lizarraga and Daniela Albornoz, for their singing at the closing of the meeting.
Beneficiary Quinteros Ulises Nieva Victor Epstein Marcelo Rafo Alberto Alzogaray Humberto Lopez Jazmin Squeira Rodrigo Pereyra Jesica Medina Dardo Borja Daniel Moreno Onofre Juan Chocobar Hilda Concha Luisa Oscares Julio Diaz Ana
Assigned Wheelchair 14” Wheelchair 18” Wheelchair 18” Wheelchair 18” Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Child Pc Wheelchair 18” Wheelchair 18” Wheelchair 18” Wheelchair 18” Wheelchair 18” Wheelchair 18” Wheelchair 18”
Supplier WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC CILSA WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC
Carrizo Esteban Carrizo Ricardo Torres Brenda Tola Jose Decima Ana Cristina Castellano Eric Tapia Jacqueline Ponce Alex Lopez Mercedes Fundacion Natali Fundacion Natali Fundacion Natali Ponce Juan Gomez Nelida Alcira Gomez Pedro Roque Quebedo Shiara
Wheelchair 18” Wheelchair 18” Adult Pc Adult Pc Wheelchair 14” Wheelchair 18” Wheelchair 16” Adult Pc Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 12” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 16” Tripod Walking stick Stroller
WCC WCC CILSA CILSA WCC WCC WCC CILSA WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC CILSA CILSA CILSA
Olmos Angelina Soria Jose Tomas Vanegas Juan Ramon Acuña Transito Frias Carlos Ramos Dolores Cabral Augusto Sanguedo Dolores Coronel Gian Franco
Tripod Wheelchair Wheelchair Wheelchair Adult Pc Wheelchair Wheelchair Wheelchair Adult Pc
CILSA WCC WCC WCC CILSA WCC WCC WCC CILSA
Paz Epifania Lobo Angel
Wheelchair 20”
Rodriguez Guillermina Martorella Oscar Roldan Maria Condori Evaristo Coria Tenaza Lazarte Jorge
Wheelchair Wheelchair Wheelchair Wheelchair Wheelchair Wheelchair Wheelchair
18” 20” 20” 20” 18” 18”
18” 18” 18” 20” 20” 16” 20”
WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC
Calcina Antonio Villalba Cristian Condori Daniel Grimaldi Juan Cruz Maira Cruz Claudia Corvalan Calros Rodriguez Berta Juarez Mercedes Toledo Alejandro
Wheelchair Wheelchair Wheelchair Wheelchair Child Pc Wheelchair Wheelchair Wheelchair Wheelchair Adult Pc
18” 18” 20” 16” 16” 18” 16” 16”
WCC WCC WCC WCC CILSA WCC WCC WCC WCC CILSA
Beneficiary Condori Daniel Alberto (28), married with 2 children, suffered a motorcycle accident and now he cannot walk. He used to be the breadwinner and today, after the accident, he is managing to get ahead. However, lack of resources made it impossible for him to have a wheelchair that would enable him to leave the four walls of his bedroom and see the light again. Thanks to this wheelchair, he will be able to embark on the search path for a new life, and to show a smile to his children.
Distribution in Juan Bautista Alberdi locality On Friday, February 25 , the enthusiastic group that had participated in the distribution in San Miguel de Tucumán arrived at Juan Bautista Alberdi. There, the second distribution of wheelchairs took place and once again CILSA, the Rotary Club Tucumán 9 de Julio, the Canadian Wheelchair Foundation, and the Rotary Clubs of Campbell River joined at Salón Cadipo to distribute 33 new wheelchairs to beneficiaries of the surrounding area. Everyone enjoyed a friendly and happy atmosphere in which the foreign representatives offered their presence and assistance to the local beneficiaries. Hugo Muroni, president of the Rotary Club Juan Bautista Alberdi, gave a short welcome speech at the beginning of the presentation.
Then, Silvia Carranza, Vice President of CILSA, addressed the beneficiaries and their relatives. In addition, Enrique Poliakof from the Rotary Club Tucumán 9 de Julio, made a brief historical review of the origin of this alliance that joins CILSA with different rotary clubs around the world. Soon afterwards, he invited two Canadian RotaryHans and Oliver Zhilman- members of one of the donor institutions, to tell their own experience in Argentina. The closing of the meeting was in charge of the chamamé musical group -“El Federal de Alberdi”- which invited everyone to dance to the rhythm of regional music. Finally, as a token of gratitude and as a remembrance of the donation, the president of the Rotary Club Juan Bautista Alberdi, placed a plaque on the central park of the place and thanked the Rotary International for bringing such a great help to the region.
Beneficiary
Assigned
Supplier
Saa Francisco
Zimmer® frame CILSA
Velázquez Olga Rivadeneira Ricardo Moreno Lorena Rojas Celia Ovejero Luisa Armas Galvan Romano Diaz Maria Ayosa Carolina Villa Macarena Salinas Omar Lobo Walter Ayosa Jose Diaz Federico Carbelo Nicolas Contreras Raul Flores Victor Argaranaz Facundo Bustos Isabel Ibañez Enrique Arias Elena Villafañes Lopez Irene Nievas Justo Lescano Francisca Olea Aida Romero Maria Alurrale Antania Carrera Esteban Agüero Rita Fernandez Maria Lobo Carmen Santillan Hector Sanchez Lorena
Wheelchair 18” Wheelchair 18” Child Pc Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 18” Wheelchair 18” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Adult Pc Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Stroller Wheelchair 18” All Terrain Wheelchair 18” Tripod Zimmer® frame Wheelchair 18” Wheelchair 18” Wheelchair 18” Zimmer® frame Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 18” Tripod Tripod Child Pc Wheelchair 16” Child Pc Wheelchair 18” Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 18”
WCC WCC CILSA WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC CILSA WCC CILSA WCC CILSA CILSA WCC WCC WCC CILSA WCC WCC CILSA CILSA CILSA WCC CILSA WCC WCC WCC
Our thanks to... Rotary Club Juan Bautista Alberdi | Salón Cadipo, for receiving us| the local media, for covering the meeting.
Beneficiary Ayosa Jose (10) suffers from Cerebral Paralysis. Luisa, his mother, told us he never had a wheelchair, he only had an old baby stroller so far with which he managed to move around so as not to be lifted all the time. However, as this stroller had fallen into disrepair, his mother was forced to lift him several times. This wheelchair will not only change his life, but it will also “give him a spark of hope and reliability that there are still people who want to help”, as his mother pointed out.
MARCH | San Miguel de Tucumán Date: March 26, 2011 – 10:00 am. Place: Predio Ferial Number of Beneficiaries: 24
The third distribution from the Canadian Wheelchair Foundation took place in March, in Tucumán, with the presence of the Women’s Solidarity Network, which was our host in every opportunity. They gave us a warm welcome with music and all necessary comfort so as the 24 beneficiaries and their relatives, were able to spend a moment of emotion while considering the new element as a starting point in their lives. Volunteers from CILSA and from the Women’s network received the beneficiaries on a sunny day, at 10:00 am. Everyone was ready and willing, beneficiaries were received with a smile and were comfortably accommodated. Afterwards, Enrique Poliakof, member of the Rotary Club Tucumán 9 de Julio, began the meeting by giving the floor to Daniel Orellana, president of the Rotary. Then, Gladis Medina, president of the Women’s Solidarity Network specially thanked CILSA for its unconditional work toward people.
To conclude, Lic. Ana Capmany, Coordinator of CILSA Social Programs displayed the CILSA programs which were carried out in the province. She also made a brief demonstration for the beneficiaries as regards using and taking care of wheelchairs and then she thanked appropriately. The presentation ended with nice music, coffee, and homemade cakes that were made by the women of the network for the attendees.
Beneficiary Escobar Ana Belén (5) suffers from Spastic Paraplegia. She lives in the Tafi Viejo locality, in a humble neighborhood. Claudia, her mother, did not stop thanking for such a big donation, which it may not mean much for some people, but it means a huge change for them. From now on, Ana will be able to attend Early Stimulation workshops in order to get better.
Beneficiary Valdez Corina Romano Cesar Augusto Dip Rosa Del Valle Negro Maria Edita Rodriguez Miguel Angel Palina Leonidas Hipolito Prelis Maria Angelica Gambarte Jesus Haydee De Mari Jesus Vicente Romano Victoriano Escobar Ana Belen Vaca Joaquin Solano Gimenez Herenia Jerez Jorge Antonio Carrizo Elizabeth Maricel Figueroa Paula Rocio Paz Luis Angel Coronel Nahuel Daniel Caceres Maria Guillermina Tartalo Mauricio Alfredo Heredia Ruben Rolando Valdez Ramon Roberto Acosta Armando
Assigned
Supplier
Wheelchair 16” Tripod Wheelchair 20” Zimmer® frame Tripod Tripod Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 14” Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 14” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Adult Pc
WCC CILSA WCC CILSA CILSA CILSA WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC CILSA
APRIL | San Miguel de Tucumán Date: April 20, 2011 – 10:00 am. Place: Flavio Virla Cultural Center. 25 de Mayo 265, San Miguel de Tucumán Number of Beneficiaries: 42 On Wednesday, April 20, at 10:00 am, the distribution of wheelchairs that CILSA organizes every month took place at the “Flavio Virla Cultural Center”, which is located on 25 de Mayo Street, 265 in San Miguel de Tucumán capital city. There, 42 beneficiaries received their assigned element: 29 of them received wheelchairs, and 13 received different types of elements (tripods, walking sticks, crutches and Zimmer® frames). Most of these orthopedic elements were dispensed by the Canadian Wheelchair Foundation. The meeting began around 10:30 am, when the beneficiaries and their relatives took their places at Salón A on the first floor. They were welcomed by many volunteers summoned by CILSA, who kindly donated their time to collaborate in this solidarity meeting.
Afterwards, Enrique Poliakof, member of the Rotary Club Tucuman 9 de Julio, shortly explained some details about the arrival of these wheelchairs which were dispensed by the Canadian Wheelchair Foundation, and are part of the alliance with CILSA. Lic. Ana Capmany, Coordinator of CILSA Social Programs, displayed the CILSA programs which were carried out in the province. After giving some explanations as regards using and taking care of wheelchairs, she invited the attendees to enjoy some cookies and soft drinks, exchanging stories and fostering an environment of inclusion.
Beneficiary Castillo Adrian Gustavo Jimenez Asusena Blanca Ruiz Cristian Villalobo Arturo Arnaldo Sanchez Francisca Magdalena Carrasco Monica Ines Bartsch Walter Dante Alta Miranda Luis Alberto Diaz Maria Veronica Luna Ramon Ivan Suarez Jesus Cayetano Castanares Leoncio Bartolome Gonzalez Rosa Luna Sara Elva Espinoza Hugo Orlando Olea Cinthia Yudith Espinoza Fabio Arnaldo Gonzalez Mario Arturo Barros Rosa Antonia Montero Silvia Liliana Castro Dora Elvira Luduena Nilda Elena Sanchez Franco Damian Flores Maria Agustina Palacios Blanca Leonor Barraza Irma Argentina Gutierrez Bruno Nahuel Quinteros Amanda Griselda Campero Jose Antonio Dominguez Carlos Alberto Gomez Graciela Del Valle Perez Cinthia Vanesa Gauna Benjamin Bellizzi Juan Carlos Ibarra Micaela Dorotea Rojas Nelly Del Valle Rivero Manuel Oscar Diaz Jesus Fernando Luna Ilda Juana Maldonado Ysauro Lorenzo Romano Roque Enrique
Assigned Zimmer® frame Zimmer® frame Child Zimmer®fra. Walking stick Walking stick Walking stick Canad walking stick Canad walking stick Adult Crutch Adult Pc Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 20” Wheelchair 20” Tripod Tripod Tripod
Supplier CILSA CILSA CILSA CILSA CILSA CILSA CILSA CILSA CILSA CILSA WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC WCC IJSUD IJSUD IJSUD IJSUD IJSUD IJSUD IJSUD CILSA CILSA CILSA
MAY | San Miguel de Tucumán Date: May 20, 2011 - 10:00 am Place: Newspaper Sellers’ Union, located on Las Heras Ave., 182 Beneficiary
Assigned
Supplier
Orellana Nicolas Eduardo Zamorano Juana Eliza
Wheelchair 18” Wheelchair 20” Rf
WCF WCF
Agüero Avelino Cruz Coronel Horacio Pacheco Eduardo Nicolas Valenzuela Sandez Candela Frias Fernando Manuel Acosta Alfredo Reinaldo Trejo Jose Enrique Gramajo Luciana Lescano Ramona Liandra Santillan Martin Enrique Juarez Luis Esteban Pensotti Arturo Miguel Carrazan Nicolas Antonio Avila Mercedez Marisol Diaz Blanca Francisca Medina Daniel Horacio Diaz Felipe Amadeo Juarez Jose Ignacio Coronel Celva Rosa Gutierrez Rocio Belen Gonzalez Hector Luis
Wheelchair 20” Rf Wheelchair 20” Rf Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 12” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 20” Rf Wheelchair 20” Rf Wheelchair 14” Adult Pc Child Pc Wheelchair 16” Zimmer® frame Wheelchair 20” Rf Wheelchair 14” Wheelchair 18” Adult Pc Adult Pc Wheelchair 18” Wheelchair 18” Wheelchair 16” Wheelchair 16”
WCF WCF WCF WCC WCC WCF WCF WCC CILSA CILSA WCC CILSA WCF WCC WCF CILSA CILSA WCF WCF WCC WCC
Press
“Capacitados�: monthly magazine | March-April 2011 | S.M.
“La Huella”: http://www.programalahuella.com.ar/nota.php?id_nota=1232 | Tucumán |
“Facebook”: www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=184979268197975 | January
“YouTube”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA88TJyvnYk | March
“El Siglo”: www.elsigloweb.com/nota.php?id=61991 |Tucumán | April
“La Gaceta”: www.lagaceta.com.ar/nota/418363/Información_General/Rotary-Cilsa-inclusion.html | Tucumán | April
“Tucumán Hoy.com”: www.tucumanhoy.com/VerNotaCompleta.py?IDNOTA=36137| Tucumán | February
“LV12”: lv12.com.ar/VerNotaCompleta.py?IDNOTA=79996 | S. M. Tucumán | April
“El Pais 24”: pais24.com/index.php?go=n&id=101226 |TArgentina | January
“Alberdi’s Municipal Web”: www.alberdi.gov.ar/muestra_noticia.php?id=136 | Alberdi | April