For Joel Abellanosa, life used to revolve around providing for his family. At just 26 years old, he worked tirelessly to support his wife and young son. But a tragic fall from a 30-foot Wi-Fi tower while on the job in Brgy. Rizal, Bansalan, Davao del Sur changed everything in an instant. 

The accident left Joel unable to walk. In the months that followed, he had to rely on others—his wife, and even his four-year-old son—for the simplest of needs. Tasks he once did without a second thought became impossible.  

“I felt like such a burden,” he said, his voice breaking. “I should be the one taking care of him.” 

But everything shifted when Joel became one of the recipients of a wheelchair through Operation Blessing’s distribution initiative in Davao. As he sat in the chair for the first time, something changed—his smile returned, and with it, a sense of hope and possibility. 

“I can move by myself now,” he said, tears in his eyes. “It feels like I’ve gotten a part of myself back.” 

For many of us, a wheelchair is just a tool. But for someone like Joel, it’s a symbol of independence, contribution, and the beginning of a new chapter. It’s a chance to lend a hand again, to dream again—perhaps even to work at a nearby welding shop or help with household chores he once loved. 

This life-giving mission was made possible through the generous support of Cebu Pacific Cargo, who provided free air shipment for the wheelchairs.  

Adding to the heartwarming atmosphere, Reverb Worship PH artist Vee Jay Dela Calzada serenaded the beneficiaries, filling the air with music, encouragement, and faith. 

With every wheelchair given, we’re not just providing mobility. We’re restoring a sense of worth, independence, and hope that can ripple through entire families. 

Thanks to your support, people like Joel are reclaiming their lives, one wheelchair at a time! 

You can help restore hope, mobility, and a sense of worth. Partner with us today at www.operationblessing.ph.