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Church Partners with Samoan and Australian Governments to Assist Disabled Persons

300 wheelchairs and other mobility aids donated to Samoan Ministry of Health

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is partnering with Samoa's Ministry of Health, AUSAID and Motivation Australia to support Samoans with mobility challenges.

In a ceremony today in Pesega, Samoa, the Church handed over to the Ministry of Health a shipping container of mobility equipment including walkers, canes, crutches and 300 wheelchairs.

Latter-day Saint leader, Elder Meliula Fata, made the presentation to the Hon. Minister of Health, Afioga Hon. Tuitama Dr. Talalelei Tuitama.

 

 

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