From Kiel to Las Piñas: A Donation of Mobility Equipment
In the final weeks before BIDA Games 2026, a shipment of crutches and knee braces arrived from Kiel, Germany, addressed to Co-Chairman Roger Braun, made possible by May Balcos, a nurse in Kiel whose personal connection turned into real support for the event's athletes in Las Piñas.
The donated equipment was distributed to participants who needed it, a small but meaningful piece of the support system behind BIDA Games 2026.
Event Overview
This shipment brought mobility equipment, crutches and knee braces, from Kiel, Germany, to support athletes at BIDA Games 2026.
It arrived just in time to be distributed to participants in the days before the event.
Objectives
Deliver donated mobility equipment from Germany to athletes ahead of BIDA Games 2026.
What Happened During the Event
The Shipment
May Balcos, a nurse in Kiel, arranged for a package of crutches and knee braces to be shipped via Deutsche Post/DHL from Germany, addressed to the committee, a donation coordinated through her personal connection and brought to Las Piñas.
Community Partnerships
This donation came through May Balcos, a nurse in Kiel, Germany, rather than a formal organizational partnership.
It's a reminder that support for BIDA Games came from around the world, not just within the Philippines.
Donations
Multiple pairs of crutches and several knee braces were donated from Kiel, Germany, arranged by nurse May Balcos and shipped internationally to support BIDA Games 2026 in Las Piñas.
These items were distributed to participants at BIDA Games 2026 who needed mobility support.
Event Gallery
Organizing Committee
This event was organized by JCI Manila's BIDA Games 2026 committee.
Highlights
May Balcos, a nurse in Kiel, Germany, arranged for crutches and knee braces to reach BIDA Games 2026 participants.
The Impact
This donation brought international support to BIDA Games 2026's athletes.
What Came Next
Two weeks later, it all came together at the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA.
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