Hot Wheels

American Legion Hot Wheels Program

The Hot Wheels Programs is available to residents of Madison County.  A joint effort between The Madison American Legion Post 157 and Madison Department of Social Services (DSS) to lend used medical equipment to members of the community in need. 

The idea came to Scott Bennett, the Vice-Commander of the Post, and a member of the Board of Directors for DSS,  in a courtesy shuttle from a local car dealer. The driver noticed he was a veteran and asked what happens to all the used wheelchairs which  the Veterans Administration (VA) provides when they are no longer needed? 

Since the VA does not have a way to get the equipment back; it stays with the family. This gave Mr. Bennett an idea. What if there was one place in the county that would accept and clean used wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and shower seats for distribution back into the community. 

In the past, several organizations would give out whatever equipment they had, but the service was never really advertised outside of their organization. 

This program has been a great success. We have received many donations and distribute shower seats, walkers, and wheelchairs to members of our community. 

The equipment is available for long- or short-term use with no income or insurance requirements. It can be for a long-term disability or a relative or friend visiting you for a couple of weeks or less.  All we ask is when you are finished with the equipment it be cleaned and returned.

What a great thing, our storage area is full.  Therefore, we are unable to accept donations at this time.  

To request equipment please call 540-547-6160 and leave a message or email us at madisonlegion157@gmail.com 

Return borrowed items to 310 Thrift Rd, Madison, VA 22727.