PET Mission

The Personal Energy Transportation (PET) Project's mission is to provide mobility for all of God's children. We seek to provide first for those in greatest need and with the least resources in poor or underdeveloped countries. The PET Project is a part of the ministry of Jesus Christ, whose disciples said,

In the name of Jesus Christ, arise and walk. Acts 3:6

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Testimonials

Jeff

"We now have many PET workshops around the world, and as director, I have seen firsthand the impact a PET wheelchair can make in the life of a recipient. Some were forced to crawl on the ground or be carried by someone to get where they wanted to go. Thank you for helping PET restore their dignity in sharing the love of God."

Online Donation

It is now possible for you to donate online (credit card option available).

 

PET International

PET Tampa is an authorized affiliate of PET International, who oversee workshop certification and coordinate distribution of PET vehicles worldwide.  

PET International
503 E. Nifong Blvd. #186
Columbia, MO 65201- 3717 USA

Website:  www.petinternational.org

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  • Giorgi Zhgenti, 10 yo, w/infantile cerebral paralysis. He has strong hands. When he found out about his PET he did not sleep for 2 days.
  • A great video about PET from our sister shop in Holland, MI. A little long, but very thorough and well done. http://su.pr/1yBwyd
  • Walls are scheduled to be painted tomorrow. It's like an echo chamber in the workshop.
  • Hospital bed linens piggybacked with PETs from MO workshop to our San Antonio warehouse. Linens are headed to Haiti ASAP...
  • Our volunteer team that went to Guatemala to distribute PETs arrived home safe and excited about the work there.
  • That Dec 6 shipment was to Haiti. Workshops scrambling to build more carts to send to Haiti in a few months when the dust clears.
  • Our December 6 shipment of PET vehicles is probably at the bottom of the wharf. Plans to ship more once things settle down. Keep praying.
  • Watch for news of a shipment of PET carts going to Honduras via Arms of Mercy...
  • PET recipients are dreamers.They sit on the ground and dream of mobility and what that would mean to them. PET volunteers fulfill that dream
  • The great work of the Luke Commission: http://www.youtube.com/user/lukecommission
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Workshop Renovation: January - February 2010

The organization of the PET Project workshop has been an ongoing venture from its original set up here in Tampa since its inception back in 2004. We have learned many lessons through trial and error that have helped it become what it is today. We still can see the possibility for improvement and have enlisted the assistance of a design engineer who as previously been involved with two other workshop implementations with great success. In January 2010, Al Kindig of the Holland, Michigan, workshop will spend some time with us as we consider our options. We believe a clean slate approach will most likely give us the best results, and we will proceed if it will benefit the shop on a long term basis.

The renovation is needed for several reasons:

  • to increase production through greater efficiency;
  • to promote training;
  • to enhance our volunteer safety;
  • to maintain the quality control of our PET wheelchairs;
  • to give it a clean appearance to all volunteers and guests, resulting in an even better stewardship of what the Lord has blessed us with to do His work.

The Tampa PET workshop will be closed the month of January to begin the work, and the workshop dates in February will be used to complete the renovation. This will mean that there most likely will be no wheelchair production during this time.  Our efforts will be pointed at removing equipment and materials, repairing, cleaning, painting and re-installing under the guidance of our designer. We hope that we will all be pleased with the result and can continue the work we have started here in Tampa with even greater results.

We appreciate any help during this time from all those interested. We also ask for your patience and prayers. Upon re-opening, we will have an even greater need to replenish our workshop materials and supplies, from tires and chains to packing boxes, along with a few needed pieces of equipment. Your prayers and continued financial support will make this possible. Please see our website calendar for volunteer dates in February. We hope to see you there at some point in the future. We greatly appreciate you and thank you for your partnership with us!
 

What Is A P.E.T.?

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P.E.T. is an acronym for a Personal Energy Transportation vehicle. The PET was originally conceived to provide mobility to victims of land mines, polio, and other calamities that limit the ability to walk. Each PET vehicle is a sturdy hand cranked wheelchair built to withstand demanding off-road terrain. The basic construction is wood and specially formed metal components. PETs are built in many workshops around the world, and shipped to those who are in need of a transporation vehicle that accommodates full or partial impairment.

Rotary Club

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Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. Members of Rotary clubs, known as Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

We're proud to have the Rotary Club of New Tampa Noon as one of our premiere PET volunteer groups. Read a message from them here.

Tampa Bay Steel

Tampa Bay Steel

Tampa Bay Steel was founded in 1980 and serves the Tampa Bay market as a major steel distribution and metal processing source.  We're blessed to have Tampa Bay Steel as one of our major contributors, providing both steel and workshop volunteers to the PET Tampa workshop.

Hear from Cordreanne Richardson, who is Tampa Bay Steel's coordinator for PET Tampa.

STF

South Tampa Fellowship

South Tampa Fellowship has been a faithful supporter of PET Tampa.  STF was instrumental in helping PET Tampa get established by providing the first workshop facility.  Through encouragement to their congregation, STF members have contributed countless hours to produce PET vehicles.

USF BullsServe

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Sponsored by USF's CLCE, USF Bulls Serve has been a strong supporter of PET Tampa.  Read more about Bulls Serve here.

Young Life

Young Life

We believe in the power of presence. Kids' lives are dramatically impacted when caring adults come alongside them, sharing God's love with them. Because their Young Life leader believes in them, they begin to see that their lives have great worth, meaning and purpose.

Learn more about Young Life's mission here.
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