Listen "The Story is the Mission: A Chat with Free Wheelchair Mission CEO Nuka Hart"
Episode Synopsis
Nuka Hart, CEO of Free Wheelchair Mission, joins us in this episode to discuss the importance of mobility and the central role storytelling plays in her organization's mission to serve the estimated 80 million people across the world who need a wheelchair. Nuka has the overall operational responsibility for Free Wheelchair Mission programs and management of its team, leading the strategic planning process and implementation of programmatic strategic initiatives for the growth of the organization. Nuka graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in studio art and has two young adult children.Free Wheelchair Mission is a humanitarian organization that designs and manufactures cost-efficient, durable wheelchairs for individuals living with disabilities in developing countries. Since 2001, Free Wheelchair Mission has distributed 1.5 million wheelchairs in 95 countries around the world, providing renewed dignity, independence, and hope through the gift of mobility, all at no cost to the recipient.The Orange County Miracle of Mobility event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 4, 2025 beginning at 5:30PM PT at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Candace Sameron Bure (DJ of the TV show Full House) will host and attendees will have a chance to see Free Wheelchair Mission's newest wheelchair model, GEN 4 JOY, in person!
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