Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) will host Rebecca Kidwell, president of Geeks for Kids, an organization that builds custom electric cars and other assistive devices for children with mobility problems.
Over the past five years, Geeks for Kids has delivered more than 300 cars and thousands of assistive devices to help children with movement limitations. In 2024, they helped more than 80 children. Their cars and aids are delivered at no cost to the recipient family.
According to Geeks for Kids, “more 500,000 American kids under the age of five have mobility problems, but few have access to devices that give them free movement,” limiting their interactions with other children. Geeks for Kids’ cars and mobility aids give children with movement limitations the ability to play independently. Oregon State University research shows kids’ interaction with ride-on cars advances developmental, physical, social, language and cognitive skills.
The JULIETs program will take place at Congregation Beth Torah (6100 W. 127th St., Overland Park, KS 66209) on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 12:30 p.m.
Reservations are required by Thursday, Jan. 23, by contacting Susie Klinock at . Jewish women (and non-Jewish women with a Jewish spouse) are invited to all JULIETs events, and no synagogue affiliation is required. Attendees should bring their own lunch or snack; JULIETs will provide beverages and paper goods.
