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    23 October 2014 - Apia, Samoa
    News Release

    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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