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US family donates wheelchairs to Bulgarian municipality

Photo: Zdravka Maslyankova, BNR

An American family has donated to the Municipality of Svishtov hundreds of wheelchairs, crutches, walking sticks and blankets for children and people with disabilities.

The Day Care Center for Children with Disabilities in Svishtov contacted Lydia and Tim Awtrey, telling them they were in need of wheelchairs. The American family, who has been making donations for the Danube town for years on their hand contacted a US foundation and together they responded to the request, making the much needed donation to social centers and care homes in Svishtov, it was reported.


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