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Powerchair Giveaway

Giveaway Details

Thank you for helping us identify a deserving recipient for HERO’s Powerchair Giveaway.
Please review the information below before submitting your nomination.

Who Can Nominate?
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.

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

  • Nominee must reside in the HERO service area (Fargo–Moorhead region)
  • 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
Important Dates

  • Nominations Open: October 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM (CST) – Submit your nomination form online or by email.

  • Nominations Close: November 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM (CST) – All nominations must be received by this time.

  • Recipient Selection: November 18–19, 2025 – Committee reviews all submissions and selects the recipient.

  • Recipient Announced & Powerchair Presented: November 20, 2025 – HERO announces the recipient and presents the powerchair.

Powerchair Giveaway Nomination Form

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Nominator Information

Name(Required)

Nominee Information

Name(Required)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Address(Required)
Please describe why this individual would benefit from receiving a powerchair, and how it would impact their daily life and independence:
Attach or email a photo of the nominee (with their permission).
Max. file size: 1 GB.

Consent & Privacy

We value the dignity and privacy of all nominees.
I confirm I have the nominee’s permission to share their story and contact details for the purpose of this nomination.(Required)
I understand that, if selected, the nominee’s story may be shared publicly with their consent.(Required)
I understand that, if selected, the nominee must provide a copy of Doctor’s Rx for Powerchair.(Required)
Stories and photos will only be shared publicly with explicit consent from the nominee (or guardian if applicable).(Required)