The “Success Stories” page on the Mobility Worldwide website will showcase a variety of inspiring content, including the latest news, shop updates, and recipient stories. Visitors will find firsthand accounts of how Mobility Worldwide’s products and initiatives are making a tangible difference in people’s lives. In lieu of a paper newsletter, this page will serve as a hub for uplifting stories, providing a closer look at the impact of the organization’s work and the individuals who benefit from its mission. It will highlight both the behind-the-scenes efforts and the powerful transformations experienced by recipients worldwide.
Because of you, lives are being transformed around the world. During September’s Big Give Campaign, our generous supporters came together to raise over $34,000 for Mobility Worldwide San Antonio — and we can’t thank you enough!
At a cost of about $350 per mobility cart, your kindness means that nearly 100 people will soon receive the gift of mobility—and with it, the freedom to move, work, go to school, and live with dignity.
Every cart tells a story. A child who can now attend school. A parent who can reach the marketplace to earn a living. A grandparent who no longer has to crawl to move from place to place. These stories begin with your generosity.
The Big Give Campaign is more than a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of compassion in action. When you give, you’re not just donating to a cause; you’re directly changing a life.
From our workshop volunteers to our leadership team and partner organizations across the globe, we extend our deepest gratitude to every donor who made this campaign a success. Your support fuels the mission, keeps our workshop humming, and sends the priceless gift of mobility to those who need it most.
Together, we’re building more than carts—we’re building hope, independence, and opportunity.
Thank you for being part of this incredible journey.
We are proud to share that Dick Baldwin, one of our founding members, board members, and dedicated volunteers, has been honored with the Mobility Worldwide National Hall of Fame Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates individuals whose exceptional service and leadership have made a lasting impact on Mobility Worldwide’s mission to provide the gift of mobility to people in need across the globe.
Dick has been part of Mobility Worldwide San Antonio since its very beginning. As one of the founding members, he helped lay the groundwork for what has become a thriving, impactful affiliate that continues to change lives both locally and internationally. Over the years, Dick has worn many hats — and every one of them with a servant’s heart.
In addition to his leadership on the board, Dick is known for his hands-on work in the shop, where he personally welds the seat brackets for the mobility carts we send around the world. His craftsmanship and attention to detail ensure that each cart is safe, sturdy, and built with care — a reflection of his deep commitment to quality and compassion.
Beyond his time and skill, Dick is also a generous donor, continually supporting our mission financially and inspiring others to give. His combination of technical skill, steady leadership, and heartfelt generosity make him an invaluable part of our team.
The Mobility Worldwide Hall of Fame recognizes individuals at the national level who exemplify the organization’s core values through outstanding service, innovation, and impact. Dick’s decades of dedication and his role in founding and strengthening the San Antonio affiliate make him a truly deserving recipient of this national honor.
Please join us in congratulating Dick Baldwin on this remarkable achievement! His passion and perseverance remind us all of the power of faith in action — and of how one person’s service can make a world of difference.
This September’s Big Give Campaign was quite successful — and it wouldn’t have been possible without the extraordinary generosity of our 17 private and corporate sponsors who offered matching funds throughout the campaign.
Your matching gifts multiplied the impact of every donation, inspiring others to give and help raise even more money.
From long-time community partners to first-time sponsors, your belief in our mission keeps the wheels turning — quite literally! Thanks to your support, our workshop continues to build sturdy, life-changing mobility carts for individuals who would otherwise be left behind.
Your collective generosity proves that when we come together as a community, compassion grows, and lives are transformed.
To each of our matching sponsors — thank you for leading the way and for making this year’s Big Give Campaign a resounding success. You are true partners in motion, and your kindness continues to move the world forward, one cart at a time. Thank you to:
Bobby Baugh, Greg Gandy-State Farm, the Srubars, The Adinaros, Jane Thompson, The Ranges, The Rineharts, Rob Remig, Movement State Physical Therapy, Luminous Dental, The Stratils, Guinn Operation, Northside Lions Club, Cathy Pottorf, Sandy Durke, The DeFinas, and The Staffords.
In addition to matching funds were plentiful gifts raffled off at our HYPE DAY event kicking off the online giving days. Small businesses and corporate support raised an additional $1,000 and set the tone of generous contributions!
A special thanks to: Sam Ciment Wood designs, Mighty Geese Branding Co, Dunkin Donuts, Trader Joe’s, The Wash Tub, Impression Nails Lounge, Torchy’s Tacos, HEB, Chocolate Factory, Main Event, Buff City Soap, Longhorn Cafe, The Rush Fun Park, Longhorn Cafe, Starbucks, Little Italy, Rudy’s, and Hopdoddy.
— With heartfelt gratitude,
Mobility Worldwide San Antonio
Northside Lions Club Powers Big Give Success with $6,000 Matching Gift
We are thrilled to recognize the Northside Lions Club of San Antonio for their incredible generosity and partnership during this year’s Big Give Campaign. Thanks to their $6,000 matching gift, our supporters were inspired to give more than ever—helping us raise over $34,000 in September to provide the life-changing gift of mobility to those in need around the world.
The Lions’ matching challenge created a wave of excitement and momentum throughout the campaign. Every dollar contributed by donors was doubled in impact, allowing us to build and ship even more mobility carts to individuals who would otherwise be without means of movement.
At roughly $350 per cart, the Northside Lions Club’s contribution—combined with matching donor gifts—means that dozens of people will now receive a sturdy, hand-crafted mobility cart and the freedom to move, work, attend school, and engage fully in their communities.
The Northside Lions have long been champions of service, and their support of Mobility Worldwide San Antonioperfectly reflects their motto: “We Serve.” Their leadership and generosity remind us of the power of partnerships in bringing hope and independence to others.
From all of us at Mobility Worldwide San Antonio, thank you to the Northside Lions Club for leading with heart, amplifying community generosity, and helping us move the mission forward—one cart, one life, and one act of kindness at a time.
Area Non-Profit a Favorite for YMSL Bulverde Volunteers
By Nicole Scott, YMSL Bulverde Communications Committee
The garage door to the warehouse on Nakoma Street is open, and there is a light breeze. It’s a September morning, officially fall, and the temperature has started to drop, a welcome reprieve to the hot summer days on the workroom floor. Millingmachines and cutting saws buzz and hum while the smells of freshly cut wood and paint hang in the air.
The work floor is alive with the energy of more than a dozen volunteers all asking the same question in one way or another: “Tom?” “Where’s Tom?” “Tom, what do you think?”
Tom Martin is the president of Mobility Worldwide TX-San Antonio, which helps to provide three-wheeled rugged mobility carts to the world’s most vulnerable people.
Tom is the father of YMSL Bulverde’s Joslyn Campell (Class of 2028 Grade Level Chair) and grandfather of Bexar Campbell(Class of 2028 Life Skills Chair). Bexar affectionally calls him“Bwana” (Swahili for boss), a perfect nickname since Tom leads a team of 15 regular volunteers every week.
He says that the YMSL groups that help at Mobility Worldwideare invaluable. “The young men are extremely bright, learn extremely fast, and once you show them, they’ve got it and are very productive,” says Tom.
It’s a fulfilling partnership for YMSL Bulverde, too.
“I like volunteering at Mobility Worldwide because it’s hands-on work, learning different tools. We get to build something that will improve someone’s day-to-day life. Plus, everyone is really friendly,” says YMSL Bulverde Class of 2027 Slating Chair Jackson Blankenship.
Class of 2027 Life Skills Chair Logan Tennell agrees. “Mobility Worldwide is my favorite place to volunteer because I really like working with the machinery,” says Logan. “The regular volunteers there are fun to work with, especially Tom.”
According to its website, Mobility Worldwide provides mobility via a three-wheeled, all terrain hand-cranked wheelchair. The faith-based, non-profit organization has 19 affiliates around the country and two in Africa, and volunteers build and ship the mobility carts to people in developing countries who have lost the use of their legs due to birth defects, disease, diabetes, spinal cord injuries, landmines, or war (1).
Mobility Worldwide began in 1994 in Columbia, Missouri, and Tom opened the San Antonio operation in 2004, outgrowing a couple of building sites before settling into the current warehouse. He and his team have built 2,500 mobility carts over the last 20 years.
Every Monday, Friday, and Saturday, Tom’s Spotify list provides the background music as volunteers paint, construct, and package the colorful mobility carts for shipment around the world, including Mexico and Malawi, north of Zimbabwe. It’s a seamless operation, perfectly honed over the years to the tunes of Etta James, Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin.
All efforts depend on unpaid volunteers and various monetary and in-kind annual donations to provide the gift of mobility. In September 2025, The Big Give, a one-day campaign that supports 400 south central Texas non-profits, provided Mobility Worldwide San Antonio with almost $35,000, its only fundraiser for the year (2). The money raised accounts for half of the operating budget and will be used to purchase materials like lumber, chain, fasteners, and front wheel forks. Other materials, like paint, seat padding, and vinyl, are donated by individuals or companies,
The pillars of YMSL are service, leadership, and learning, and one thing Tom has learned is that the young men of YMSL Bulverde make a significant impact when they help.
“They’re young and strong and move things much quicker than our regular volunteers, who are mostly retirees,” says Tom. “If I could have consistent YMSL volunteers, we could increase our output by 50%.”
We’re delighted to welcome Cathy B. Pottorf to our Board of Directors, where she will serve as our Public Relations Chair! A Tennessee native, Cathy brings more than 50 years of experience working with non-profits and manufacturing companies, primarily in marketing and advertising.
Before her recent retirement, Cathy served as Director of Membership at the Barshop Jewish Community Center, where she also led the Texas Senior Games for more than two decades. Her dedication to promoting active, healthy lifestyles for seniors extended even further—she previously directed the San Antonio Senior Games for over 10 years, expanding participation from 500 athletes to more than 2,000 each year. She also served as a regional director and board member with the National Senior Games organization for eight years.
Cathy’s professional background also includes leadership roles in advertising and marketing with a Jackson, Mississippi furniture manufacturer and with heating and air conditioning companies in both St. Louis, Missouri (Intertherm) and San Antonio (Frederich Air Conditioning).
Cathy has called San Antonio home for many years—first for two years, and then continuously since 1993. Her roots here run deep: her mother was one of the first employees of USAA. Cathy holds a degree in Business Marketing from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois.
Outside of her professional achievements, Cathy is most proud of her role as mother to three amazing daughters. We’re honored to have her creativity, experience, and community spirit guiding our public relations efforts and enriching our board.
