Saturday, March 19, 2011

ROC Wheels Jamaica 2011

ROC Wheels is at it again and no one can stop this impassioned team of youth and committed adults. They spent months working hard and putting on fundraisers. They sold chocolate, concessions, made spaghetti dinners, put on fashion shows and worked with diligence to raise the funds needed to go on this trip. Our thanks goes out to all of the friends and family who provided support.


The long awaited time arrived on March 14 as the team took flight to Montego Bay Jamaica. The team had a brief afternoon on the beach after about twenty hours of travel time and hanging out in airports.



Passing time playing games at the airport during a six hour layover.



The first distribution was at the Cornwall Hospital in Montego Bay where they fitted 19 chairs to children and adults.









On the second day the team had the great privilege of going to West Haven Children's Home, where the teammates and children created cherished relationships never to be forgotten.





Beautiful faces and radiant smiles greeted them as they arrived at Blessed Assurance Children's Home their final destination. It truly was a blessed place, full of amazing kids of all shapes and sizes. The interaction was priceless. Hearts were softened and lives were changed.








"I love this trip so many exciting things happened, the laughing and the smiling of the children fills your heart with joy".
- Janice


"This has just been an amazing opportunity. Once you fit a chair to a certain person, you realize... wow, I just totally changed this child's life. There is no way to explain the joy!" - Anna

"This trip was lots of hard work. In the end though all the work pays off. Not only because of the fun and you get to relax afterwards, but because you know you have helped many kids".
- Siera

"This trip has changed my view of life completely!! I have seen things that have changed and touched my heart in many many ways. I developed amazing relationships with the kids and it's just a great thing to be a part of!!"
- River


Thank you for helping us bring mobility to Jamaica. We could not have done it without all of your prayers and support.