2008 Stories | 2007 Stories | 2006 Stories


For several years now hundreds of PETs have been sent to Sierra Leone. Most have been shipped by Mercy Ships and distributed by New Steps. Steve Perry of the United Kingdom is working on setting up a PET assembly/Affiliate site in Sierra Leone, Africa. He also accepted a role on our Advisory Council, from which we’ll benefit from his vast business knowledge. At our September 2007 annual meeting the board approved the transportation cost of sending two volunteers to help set up the shop. Two PET volunteers (including one board member) accepted the task and will be Hauling iron sections for the welding/blacksmith shopgoing to Sierra Leone in May 2008 for two weeks.

This man hauls iron sections for the welding/blacksmith shop.

Folks, including PET recipients, come to the village well to get and carry home water. In addition to mobility, these are just two examples of how PET can benefit a leg handicapped person thanks to its cargo area.

how PET can benefit a leg handicapped person thanks to its cargo area