Vernon Rotary Club members pose at a ceremony where they donated a long-range motorized wheelchair for adults to the township. In the top row, from left, are Mayor Howard Burrell, Mishelle Downtain, Andrew Pitsker, Keren Gonen, Theresa Markham, Peter Warren, Dr Pasquale Yaccarino and Rich Populaski. In the bottom row, from left, are Susan DeRrocco, Michael Szymczak and Rosemary Polhemus. (Photo provided)
The Vernon Rotary Club has donated a long-range motorized wheelchair for adults to be used by people with mobility issues on township trails at the Bicycle Pump Track and Maple Grange.
Club members said they hoped that the donation would inspire others to think about how they can help to make the community a more inclusive and welcoming place for people of all abilities.
They thanked the Rotary District and club members who donated their time and resources to make the donation possible.
The wheelchair may be reserved by sending email to recreation director Mishelle Downtain at mdowntain@vernontwp.com. Reservation information is online at www.vernontwp.com under the Services tab along with a waiver.