In 2004, Glen Mather was invited to join a wheelchair distribution trip with the Wheelchair Foundation to Mexico City.
Upon arrival, he was deeply moved by the joy and gratitude of the recipients. Inspired to make a greater impact, Glen realized that beyond making a personal donation, he needed to assemble a team.

A friend and co-worker, Jason DeBono, along with Barbara Welch, soon joined the cause, bringing their energy and ideas to the effort. Together, they organized golf tournaments, dinners, author lectures, and special events like the Hero Games to raise funds. Through the kindness and generosity of others, their community of supporters grew.
The momentum eventually led to the creation of their own 501 (c )(3) charity: Chair the Love.

Augie Byllott, a national real estate speaker, discovered the cause and began spreading the word within his network. Like many others, his perspective was forever changed after participating in his first distribution trip. Today, through conferences and a variety of events throughout the year, Chair the Love continues to raise funds and build connections in ways we never imagined 20 years ago.

Our team now leads trips to destinations ranging from Mexico to Africa, creating life-changing experiences not only for wheelchair recipients but also for the donors and travelers who join us. These journeys are rooted in a shared passion: the desire to transform lives instantly and witness the profound impact firsthand.

If this is your first introduction to Chair the Love, welcome! Join us as we reflect God’s love by providing freedom and dignity through the gift of mobility to those in need and their caregivers