Wheelchair Distribution Project
Creating Friendships, Providing Community Service and Mobility to People in Need
Howard Tours, which is owned and operated by Rotarians, has been taking Rotarians to Rotary's conventions, polio immunization days, humanitarian projects and friendship exchanges in the 1950s.
Howard Tours collaborated with Rotary District 5170 , the Wheelchair Foundation, and the Monterrey Rotarians to design this tour. Founded in 1948, and owned and operated by Rotarians, Howard Tours has conducted tours worldwide to eradicate polio, support Rotary’s humanitarian projects and deliver wheelchairs for more than three decades.
Howard Tours collaborated with Rotary District 5170 , the Wheelchair Foundation, and the Monterrey Rotarians to design this tour. Founded in 1948, and owned and operated by Rotarians, Howard Tours has conducted tours worldwide to eradicate polio, support Rotary’s humanitarian projects and deliver wheelchairs for more than three decades.

Whether you were a part of the previous trips, or are interested in going for the first time, you are invited to join us to share an extraordinary friendship and sense of purpose with the people of Monterrey.
Wed., Feb. 26 – Depart Home to Monterrey. Upon arrival, we will be transferred to the deluxe Safi Valle Hotel. Daily breakfasts and Wi-Fi are included. This evening, we will meet the Monterrey Rotarians in a special welcome dinner event.
Thu., Feb. 27 - Monterrey Sightseeing/Club Service Projects/Home Hospitality: This morning, we begin our exploration of Monterrey by visiting a couple of Rotary projects that have been supported by local clubs and our past groups. We end our travel at the University Hospital where we will witness how larger Rotary grants have had a profound effect on healthcare in Monterrey. We will then join the Monterrey Rotarians for lunch.
After lunch, we will have a chance to do a little exploration of Monterrey including some of Monterrey’s most enjoyable and notable sites. This evening, we will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with the Monterrey Rotarians.
Fri., February 28 – Partners In Friendship and Service: Today, will be a rich and rewarding experience as we join with the Monterrey Rotarians to make a difference in the local community. Our group will be divided into smaller groups and partnered with Monterrey Rotary clubs to work, side-by-side on community service projects throughout Monterrey. These projects will focus on improvements to a variety of schools, including renovations to libraries, sports facilities, gardens, therapy rooms for autistic children, etc. Lunch will be provided during the work projects. This evening, we will enjoy Home Hospitality, which is dinner in the home of the local Rotarians. This event is a highlight of the trip.
Sat., Feb. 29 – Delivery of Wheelchairs: This morning, we participate in a large-scale distribution of wheelchairs. This will be an unforgettable day of humanity, human endeavor and emotion. We will share in that special moment when a person’s life is changed – by the giving and receiving of the ability to become self-reliant, mobile and filled with hope. You should expect to work hard, side-by-side with our Mexican friends, sharing in the joy that comes a meaningful job, well done. Following the distribution, lunch will be provided.
This evening, we will join our Mexican friends for A Celebration Dinner that will toast our trip’s accomplishments and our continued friendship with the people of Monterrey. This event will be at a private home of one of the Monterrey Rotarians and promises to be one of the many highlights of our trip.
Sun., Mar. 1 – Depart for Home. This morning we depart from the hotel to the airport for your flight back to home.
Wed., Feb. 26 – Depart Home to Monterrey. Upon arrival, we will be transferred to the deluxe Safi Valle Hotel. Daily breakfasts and Wi-Fi are included. This evening, we will meet the Monterrey Rotarians in a special welcome dinner event.
Thu., Feb. 27 - Monterrey Sightseeing/Club Service Projects/Home Hospitality: This morning, we begin our exploration of Monterrey by visiting a couple of Rotary projects that have been supported by local clubs and our past groups. We end our travel at the University Hospital where we will witness how larger Rotary grants have had a profound effect on healthcare in Monterrey. We will then join the Monterrey Rotarians for lunch.
After lunch, we will have a chance to do a little exploration of Monterrey including some of Monterrey’s most enjoyable and notable sites. This evening, we will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with the Monterrey Rotarians.
Fri., February 28 – Partners In Friendship and Service: Today, will be a rich and rewarding experience as we join with the Monterrey Rotarians to make a difference in the local community. Our group will be divided into smaller groups and partnered with Monterrey Rotary clubs to work, side-by-side on community service projects throughout Monterrey. These projects will focus on improvements to a variety of schools, including renovations to libraries, sports facilities, gardens, therapy rooms for autistic children, etc. Lunch will be provided during the work projects. This evening, we will enjoy Home Hospitality, which is dinner in the home of the local Rotarians. This event is a highlight of the trip.
Sat., Feb. 29 – Delivery of Wheelchairs: This morning, we participate in a large-scale distribution of wheelchairs. This will be an unforgettable day of humanity, human endeavor and emotion. We will share in that special moment when a person’s life is changed – by the giving and receiving of the ability to become self-reliant, mobile and filled with hope. You should expect to work hard, side-by-side with our Mexican friends, sharing in the joy that comes a meaningful job, well done. Following the distribution, lunch will be provided.
This evening, we will join our Mexican friends for A Celebration Dinner that will toast our trip’s accomplishments and our continued friendship with the people of Monterrey. This event will be at a private home of one of the Monterrey Rotarians and promises to be one of the many highlights of our trip.
Sun., Mar. 1 – Depart for Home. This morning we depart from the hotel to the airport for your flight back to home.