KSAT Community Phone Bank: ‘Call to give the gift of mobility’
SAN ANTONIO – On Thursday, September 18, KSAT Community hosted a live televised phone bank from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Project MEND raised a total of $5,800 to help our neighbors in need. They would like to thank the Bexar County Commissioners, KSAT Community Partners, University Health and RBFCU and everyone who donated.
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The money will be used to purchase new wheelchairs, scooters, walkers - all the tools that give people back their freedom. When Project MEND’s warehouse is full, they can get equipment to folks fast and when they need it most.
What each donation pays for:
- $25 - Repair a walker or wheelchair
- $50 - Provide a walker for a senior in need
- $75 - Provide a rollator for stability and confidence
- $100 - Provide a veteran recovering from surgery with a knee scooter
- $150 - Provide a Hospital Bed Mattress
- $200 - Power a wheelchair with a new battery
‘Gear Up For Mobility’ San Antonio
Project MEND held their 2nd mobility collection drive of 2025 on Saturday, September 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Volunteers collected gently used medical equipment at Wonderland of the Americas (4522 Fredericksburg Rd, outside Hobby Lobby), the San Antonio Shriners Auditorium (901 N Loop 1604 W.) and the Colonial Funeral Home (625 Kitty Hawk Rd.) location.
Your donations can make a difference:
Support Project MEND in changing lives by donating your gently used medical mobility items.
Every medical mobility item you donate is carefully evaluated, expertly refurbished, and thoroughly sanitized to meet state health and safety standards. Then, these items find new homes with people who truly need assistance.
The most requested items Project MEND receives are:
- Wheelchairs
- Power scooters
- Electric medical beds
- Raised toilet seating with handles
- Rollators
- Walkers
- Shower chairs
For more information on acceptable donation items, scheduling a pickup, or registering to receive assistance, visit www.projectmend.org or call 210-223-6363.
Project MEND is the oldest and largest licensed nonprofit medical equipment reuse facility in the state of Texas. They are committed to enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities and illnesses by refurbishing, reusing and distributing medical equipment and other assistive technologies.
KSAT Community operates in partnership with University Health and Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union. Click here to read about other KSAT Community efforts. Interested in partnering with KSAT Community? Get in touch by filling out this form.