Invacare USA with Medwish International to provide aid to Haiti
January the 26th, 2010
Elyria, Ohio (USA) January 15th, 2010 Invacare Corporation announced, that they are donating supplies to MedWish International, a local Cleveland non-profit organization, to assist relief efforts in Haiti.
Invacare HomeCare, Invacare Continuing Care and Invacare Supply Group are banding together to donate 400 walkers, 100 mattresses, 250 canes, 640 pairs of crutches, 250 rollators, 175 wheelchairs and profuse hospital aids and supplies. The total donation will top $105,000. MedWish will be providing ongoing assistance to Haiti over the next weeks and months, including shipments of supplies.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the earthquake in Haiti,” said A. Malachi Mixon III, chairman and chief executive officer at Invacare. “In light of this terrible tragedy, Invacare is working with MedWish to coordinate the donation of supplies to the relief effort. MedWish has a strong reputation for being able to successfully reach those truly in need.”
For information on MedWish International or to donate, visit www.medwish.org
MediWales Award is a breath of fresh air for Invacare
January the 18th, 2010
World leading home healthcare manufacturer Invacare, has scooped the prestigious ‘Partnership with the NHS/Academia Award’ at the MediWales Innovation awards, held recently in Cardiff.
Invacare, a Bridgend based company, won the award for its innovative Homefill oxygen concept. This is a portable oxygen filling system that allows the patient to fill oxygen cylinders and be supplied with oxygen via the concentrator at the same time. Traditionally patients have had to rely on deliveries of oxygen cylinders or liquid oxygen to their homes to meet their respiratory needs.
However with this new system, patients can now have an unlimited supply of oxygen, without the fuss and hassle of handling liquid oxygen cylinders. A significant benefit of using the Invacare Homefill system also means a reduction in the production and transportation costs compared to the traditional method.
Working in partnership with Dolby Medical and the NHS, Invacare developed a patient trial in Scotland and then delivered 200 units to patients when there was a shortage of oxygen cylinders. The Homefill trial aimed to introduce an innovative system to improve patient care and to decrease costs of the current service. During the same period Invacare launched the Homefill in Ireland with excellent clinical and patient feedback.
“We are delighted to have been recognised by MediWales for our work in Scotland. At a time when the NHS are looking for lower costs and improved patient care, we hope to be able to develop the Homefill product and service in England and Wales in the near future”. commented Huw Roderick, Business Development Manager for Respiratory products at Invacare.
Winning this award will enter Invacare into the Medilink national awards which takes place in 2010.
The Countdown is Set
The IWTC to take place May 3rd-9th in Antalya, Turkey
December the 18th, 2009
This year, and for the first time, Turkey will host the Invacare World Team Cup. The event will be staged on the clay courts of the Club Ali Bey Antalya / Manavgat on the Turkish Riviera from May 3 to 9, 2010.
To give you a foretaste of this upcoming Invacare World Team Cup 2010, please have a look at our trailer!
Sport, Competition, Symposium and Turkish hospitality
The Invacare World Team Cup is the premium team wheelchair tennis event in the world. The presence of international athletes during the competition week serves to illustrate our “Yes, you can” attitude. Top elite Tennis will be present as well as over 30 nations and 300 athletes.
Invacare Europe is the partner of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and is thrilled to be able to offer greater levels of support and more sponsorship opportunities.
Rainer Küschall, former athlete and founder of küschall AG will be the official ambassador of the Invacare World Team Cup.
The Invacare World Team Cup is the ultimate combination of world class wheelchair sports and ‘can-do’ mentality.
Symposium “Sport: a platform for an active lifestyle”
For 2010, Invacare will hold its third international Symposium in English. This year the topic will revolve around “Sport: a platform for an active lifestyle”. With this event we plan to invite European dealers, therapists, prescribers, persons within the wheelchair society, Turkish Governmental people, Turkish Sport associations and Turkish prescribers.
The symposium will take place on Thursday afternoon, May 6th from 14.00 to 17.30 in Manavgat close to the AliBey Club Tennis Centre.
Invacare Night of the Stars
On Friday night May 7th, at AliBey Club in collaboration with the Club Entertainment Team, Invacare will organise a show starring international artist and performers featuring Küschall and Top End wheelchairs. Many surprises to discover!
Küschall & Top End test driving
From Thursday to Saturday, our guests, wheelchair users staying at the Club, tennis players and all guests from the Club AliBey will have the opportunity to test drive our products.
Throughout the entire week the latest models will be displayed in the show-room and repair station located on the tennis venue.
We are looking forward to seeing you in May!
Invacare World Team Cup moves to Turkey
November the 2nd, 2009
The ITF announced that 2010 Invacare World Team Cup, the ITF’s flagship wheelchair tennis team event, will be held for the first time in Antalya in Turkey. The event will be staged on the clay courts of the Club Ali Bey Manavgat on the Turkish Riviera on 3-9 May.
Turkey will become the 15th nation to host this prestigious event, which is often referred to as the Davis Cup and Fed Cup of wheelchair tennis. A total of 187 players from 33 nations competed in this year’s 25th anniversary event in Nottingham, Great Britain in the men’s, women’s, quad and junior categories.
The 2010 Invacare World Team Cup will be an exciting addition to the wheelchair tennis programme in Turkey , which has grown considerably since the country first benefitted from the launch of an ITF Silver Fund programme in 2007. Turkey went on to be represented at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics, before making its Invacare World Team Cup debut in 2009. The country also hosted its first world ranking wheelchair tournaments last year.
"The ITF is very pleased to announce Turkey as a host nation for the 2010 Invacare World Team Cup," said ITF President Francesco Ricci Bitti. "It is an exciting time for wheelchair tennis in Turkey and I am sure that the Antalya will stage a tremendous event after the success of previous ITF championships hosted by Club Ali Bey Manavgat."
Franz Krammer, Managing Director of Invacare Europe said: "Invacare Europe is extremely proud to be a team member of the Invacare World Team Cup. Turkey joined the ever-growing list of nations to participate in 2009, and we look forward to taking this major event to a new part of the world in 2010, spreading the Invacare ethos ‘Yes You Can’ and hosting events such the International Invacare Symposium."
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Top End® Challenge 2009 - Germany
October the 8th, 2009
On September 19th-20th, the Cologne 99ers Top End® Challenge took place in Cologne, Germany. Since this year INVACARE® AQUATEC gives this traditional kick-off tournament its name. Eighteen teams from five nations attended this weekend filled with the spirit of Basketball. Participating this tournament the teams got well prepared for the coming season. At both days numerous visitors could observe thrilling and exciting duels. Between the games there was a lot of time for fun and coming together. The German champion RSV Lahn-Dill won the Top End® Challenge 2009 in the final versus the Swedish team Norrkoeping Dolphins with a well deserved 98:40.
INVACARE® AQUATEC had an information desk in Cologne. At both days the tournament attendees were very interested in the displayed products. Product manager Koray Efes informed them extensively about Top End® sport wheelchairs and handbikes and in between they used the breaks for a test drive. The perfect organisation of the hosts and the magnificent late summer weather made this weekend all around successful!
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