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COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Friday, April 3 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-03-2020 under NEWS
As of 3pm today, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kent County has risen to 136. The number of COVID-19-related deaths in the county remains at two. Statewide, there has been an increase of 1953 cases to a grand total of 12,744, with 479...
New fall "Fowling to Keep Em Rolling" fundraiser to benefit Children with disabilities in need of mobility equipment
by (Coleen Davis)
Submitted 09-16-2019 under NONPROFITS
Grace is just one of many pediatric clients that Alternatives in Motion helps every year. Grace's lives right here in West Michigan and her family was in need of a new pediatric stroller to help with her Cerebral Palsy. Did we mention that we...
Alternatives in Motion welcomes new Board Member
by (Coleen Davis)
Submitted 07-23-2019 under NONPROFITS
We sat down with Ellery Alexander, AIM’s newest board member, to discuss her background and her passion for supporting those with disabilities: “I am a returning adult student at Grand Valley State University studying Interdisciplinary...
Alternatives in Motion announces endurance award winners
by (Coleen Davis)
Submitted 10-19-2016 under NONPROFITS
Alternatives in Motion has announced the 5th Annual AIM High Endurance Awards winners. This year’s event, featuring keynote speaker Mackenzie Woodring, will raise funds to provide people in need with access to wheelchairs and repair services....
Call for nominations: Wheelchair-donating nonprofit seeks inspirational athletes
by (Coleen Davis)
Submitted 08-09-2016 under NONPROFITS
Do you know any endurance community members who strive to accomplish their goals no matter the difficulty or distance? If so, nominate them for the 5th Annual AIM High Endurance Awards. The awards will recognize these awesome locals while raising...
Wheelchair-donating nonprofit adds four board members
by (Coleen Davis)
Submitted 08-03-2016 under NONPROFITS
Alternatives in Motion (AIM), a nonprofit providing donated mobility equipment and repair services to those in need, has appointed four new members to its board: Jeff Kramer, Shelly Loose, Mark Brant, and Tyler Losinski. These four, who share common...
Oklahoman veteran finds wheelchair in West Michigan
by (jtl6)
Submitted 06-10-2016 under NEWS
When 74-year-old veteran Tony’s power wheelchair wore down and hindered his freedom, he searched everywhere for help covering the $10,000 price of a new one. After exhausting all options from insurance to local services, he discovered...
Wheel Run Together rolls into its 15th year
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 03-18-2011 under NEWS
Good cause. Good route. Possibly good weather. The 15th Annual Wheel Run Together Race is set for Saturday, April 2 on the campus of Grand Valley State University (GVSU) and regardless of the weather, organizers are enthusiastic about the event. The...