Thanks to the generosity of parishioners at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church in Cypress, a large number of needy military veterans will be getting major assistance in their medical recovery and day-to-day activities.
In a campaign spearheaded by the parish’s Knights of Columbus Council 8599, parish members contributed sufficient money to purchase 50 wheelchairs to donate to the Wheelchair Drive at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Long Beach.
According to Knights of Columbus Deputy Grand Knight Rick Tkach the outpouring of support far exceeded expectations. Tkach said the initial goal was to raise enough money to purchase 20 wheelchairs. However, due to the extreme generosity towards Veterans, Tkach said the Council is now able to donate 50 wheelchairs!
And according to Council Grand Knight Rolly Arenz, this is an excellent and rewarding example of St. Irenaeus parishioners coming together to give the gift of mobility to our military Veterans.
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