Chabad Terror Victims Project (CTVP.ORG) has teamed up with American Wheelchair Mission, to deliver brand-new wheelchairs to victims of terror and wounded soldiers in Israel.
The stories of those to whom they brought these urgently needed chairs are moving, harrowing and extraordinary.
Take Ronni G. He is true hero to whom many people owe their lives today. The year was 2002 and Ronni was in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). That particular day he was off-duty. He was in a crowded area near a major intersection in French Hill when he spotted a person wearing a jacket though the weather was warm, and holding a cell phone upside down.
Ronni’s training kicked in instantly and he knew instinctively that this was a terrorist. With no regard for his own safety, he ran toward the terrorist, pushing him as hard as he could away from the crowd of people. As he did so, the terrorist detonated himself and Ronni was severely wounded. He fought for his life for a long time, and with amazing courage ultimately he made it, although both his legs had to be amputated.
Ronni’s life will never be the same, but he is a brave young man who, when we arrived with his wheelchair, was all smiles and gratitude. He “test drove” it for us laughing and grinning happily.
Then there is Ovadia Y. He lost his left leg in a vicious terror attack that took place near Ramallah. And Dror S. who is paralyzed from a wound he received during a demonstration near the Prime Minister’s home. And Tal P., an IDF soldier who was in terrible car accident while on active duty.
Altogether 30 wheelchairs were delivered in Jerusalem, Yonoam, Rechovot, and Beitar to people who all deserve to be called “true heroes of Israel and the Jewish People”.
Chabad Terror Victims Project is a non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to providing hope and help to victims of terror and wounded soldiers throughout Israel. The services CTVP provides, which include financial, emotional, and practical support and more, are delivered to families shattered by violence for as long as they are needed. CTVP stays with victims and their families for weeks, months, even years until they are able to resume their lives after suffering horrific trauma.
CTVP utilizes the resources of nearly 300 Chabad Houses across the length and breadth of Israel to provide help and support whenever and wherever an attack takes place or a soldier is wounded.
For more information on Chabad Terror Victims Project and stories of families whose lives have been turned around with the help of CTVP, please go to ctvp.org.
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