Freedom to Rise

Anyone who knows someone in need of a powerchair is welcome to submit a nomination, including:

• Family members or friends
• Caregivers or neighbors
• Healthcare professionals, social workers, or community leaders
• Individuals may also nominate themselves

Nominators must have the nominee’s permission to share their story.

To ensure the powerchair goes to someone who will benefit most:

• Nominee should reside within approximately 100 miles of the Fargo-Moorhead area. Individuals outside the immediate HERO service area may be required to arrange pickup or assist with delivery accommodations.
• Nominee must demonstrate a clear need for a powerchair (e.g., mobility challenges, limited insurance coverage, or other barriers)
• Preference will be given to those who cannot easily obtain one through other funding or resources
• Nominee must be able to safely use the powerchair (with physician support if needed)
  
• Nominee must provide a copy of Doctor’s Rx for Powerchair if selected

• Nominations Open: Aug 31, 2026 at 8:00 AM (CST) – Submit your nomination form online or by email.

• Nominations Close: Oct 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM (CST) – All nominations must be received by this time.

• Recipient Selection: Oct 27–Nov 1, 2026 – Committee reviews all submissions and selects the recipient.

• Recipient Announced: Nov 2, 2026 – HERO announces the recipient and presents the powerchair.