On February 15, the Motivation Foundation celebrated 31 years of activity.

The journey has not been easy. But when people share the same purpose, the dreams come true. Everything began in the basement of a hospital, more than three decades ago, in 1995 where a small group of determined individuals set out to improve the lives of people with disabilities. At that time, disability was still a taboo subject, and opportunities for people with disabilities were extremely limited.

Today, the Motivation Foundation team looks back with pride at what has been achieved:

• Over 31,000 people with disabilities have benefited from Motivation Foundation’s services;
• More than 1,300 mobility devices have been donated to hospitals, care centers, and other institutions;
• Over 5,000 children and adults have regained their independence through active rehabilitation programs;
• More than 25,000 kilometers have been run by athletes with and without disabilities as part of #TeamMotivation;
• Over 2,500 participants have attended courses on interacting with people with disabilities;
• 22 young people with moderate and severe disabilities have grown up within the Motivation family, receiving therapy and a safe home after being taken from residential care institutions;
• More than 1,000 people with disabilities and from disadvantaged groups have found employment with Motivation’s support;
• Three awareness campaigns have been carried out to promote disability rights and prevent spinal cord injuries.

These achievements were made possible thanks to everyone who has contributed time, effort, and heart — from the founders and staff to program participants, partners, donors, and sponsors.

The Motivation story continues, guided by the same mission: to improve the lives of even more people with disabilities.

You can help too the people with mobility disabilities regain an active and independent life by:

• Promoting the #PeBune? campaign messages and ensuring the correct use of accessible parking spaces;
• Donating 2 EUR per month via SMS by sending the word ACTIV to 8844;
• Joining #TeamMotivation as a runner and fundraiser;
• Supporting the organization’s programs through tax-deductible sponsorships that fund the independent living services and mobility equipment provided free of charge to children and adults who use wheelchairs across the country;
• Making a monthly donation via the link: https://motivation.ro/en/

If you need Motivation’s services can call the Wheelchair User Hotline at 0800.030.762, available Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.