Thanks to the incredible generosity of his supporters, Peter raised a fantastic £12,000 for PhysioNet. This remarkable achievement will make a real difference, helping us continue our work providing much-needed disability equipment and support to people in need around the world.

A huge thank you to Peter and everyone who sponsored him.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) for their exceptional logistical support.

This shipment marks the sixth consignment PhysioNet has sent to Kenya via the British Army, totalling seven 20-ft containers. BATUK oversaw the full journey — from shipping the containers from the UK to Mombasa, and then managing inland transport to Nanyuki or directly to Living Room International.

Over three intensive days, the team on the ground sorted, labelled and prepared:

• Wheelchairs

• Crutches and walkers

• Standing frames

• Therapy and rehabilitation devices

• A vital patient lifter

• And many other essential aids

These items are already being collected by local NGOs, healthcare providers and community groups, with further distributions scheduled in the coming days.

Life-Changing Stories

Among many moving moments, one story stands out:

A man who had been crawling on the floor all his life travelled three hours to reach the facility — and received his first ever wheelchair.

This single moment reflects the true impact of PhysioNet’s work and the dedication of our UK volunteers who prepare each shipment.

The team also highlighted the enormous benefit of the patient lifter, describing it as a “blessing”for both the hospice and its caregivers. An occupational therapist visiting from Switzerland was on hand to train staff in its safe use, greatly improving comfort and dignity for inpatients at Living Room International’s Kimbilio facility.

Sustainable Innovation

Our partners also shared photos showing how previous PhysioNet containers have been repurposed into practical office spaces — a brilliant example of sustainable development and resourceful reuse.

Photos & Gallery

Photos & Gallery

📸 View the full photo gallery here thanks to Living Room International and Bawa Ndege:-

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1e-VjhJ9mOwyPtC_ODtIQ7qO2bdWyP2ks?usp=sharing

With Thanks

PhysioNet extends heartfelt thanks to everyone involved — UK volunteers, donors, partner organisations and the dedicated teams in Kenya.

Together, we are changing lives, one container at a time.

“In a previous letter I didn’t really mention all my gratitude and appreciation for the wheelchair that you gave me. Thank you very, very much! I have been using it for the past year and in all this time I feel absolute and boundless freedom!

On a visit to Manchester I had my first ballroom dancing class. I dreamed of trying dancing in a wheelchair and I finally succeeded! In that wheelchair I started a completely new chapter in my life, as a professional wheelchair dancer. I won a dance competition for people with disabilities “Dance Westminster” and I did it in your wheelchair! Afterwards I took part in a number of training workshops around the country. I was working as an assistant in “Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance”. We were introducing students to dance involving physically disabled people. I also finished the first year of a programme for young choreographers. Then last April I toured with the UK’s first all-wheelchair dance company “Propel Dance”, where we re-imagined the fantastical fairytale ‘The Snow Queen’.

Hopefully next year there will be an opportunity to do a tour around the whole UK. I was also selected and accepted into the National Dance Youth Company! I just have no more words, all these amazing moments happened thanks to you and your truly significant gift! Thank you very much! I certainly wouldn’t have done any of this without your help!“

“The process of importing, checking, transportation and storage has now been completed! I have no words to describe how GRATEFUL we are for your kind donation! Thank you so much! …We are amazed to be honest! … I am so happy that we can finally fulfil the dreams of our families! Thank you again.”

The picture shows Eugen, who, we are told, is benefiting from “independence and better social interaction” through using a new powered wheelchair which was sent in the consignment. We’re delighted to hear this as we are to hear that Lia, Elisei and Matei (and many others) are similarly making good use of the equipment donated.