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Aria Medical, Batteries Plus Franchise Team Together for Local Charity.


Two San Antonio San Antonio (săn ăntō`nēō, əntōn`), city (1990 pop. 935,933), seat of Bexar co., S central Tex., at the source of the San Antonio River; inc. 1837.  Retailers Are Bringing Home the Holiday Spirit on Four Wheels

SAN ANTONIO -- Joe Begley has ways of turning one man's trash into another man's treasure. Among the assortments of computer desks and antique antique. The term has been used collectively to designate classical Greek and Roman works of art, particularly sculptures; as an adjective to indicate an object, a period, or a style of ancient or early times; and as a noun, for objects of art, furniture, rugs,  dining sets acquired from local auctions and estate sales, Joe has been harboring two perfectly functional power wheelchairs. The chairs have gone unused since their purchase, but will see new life this holiday season, thanks to Aria aria (är`ēə), elaborate and often lengthy solo song with instrumental accompaniment. In the 16th cent. it was a melody improvised over a strophic bass line, and a distinction was made between instrumental, vocal, and dance arias.  Medical, Batteries Plus, and Project MEND.

Powered by new batteries from San Antonio's local Batteries Plus store (6891 Bandera Bandera carries the following meanings:
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  • for the city in Texas see: Bandera, Texas
  • for the Ukrainian nationalist see: Stepan Bandera
  • A bandera is a battalion in the Spanish Legion.
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adj.
Worthy, as of reward, praise, or aid.

n.
Merit; worthiness.



de·serving·ly adv.
 San Antonians.

"This is exactly the kind of thing San Antonio needs," Batteries Plus franchisee Jim Rohr ROHR Restoration of Human Rights  said, "a practical and creative way for local businesses to give back to the community. We're we're  

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 more than happy to do it."

Rohr and Begley, both entrepreneurs, brought their companies together to make this generous donation to Project MEND.

"Project MEND is a great cause, and if we can help every once in a while because of the kind of business we do, great. If it helps them do what they do better, that's great too. That's what's really important," Begley said.

Since 1992, Project MEND has loaned over 9,400 pieces of medical equipment to thousands of San Antonio and Houston residents.

Aria Medical is an online medical equipment and supply retailer in San Antonio. With over 15 years of experience, Aria Medical's clients include government and military organizations, hospitals, clinics, medicals schools and research laboratories. For more information, please visit www.ariamedical.com.

Batteries Plus is the nation's largest retail chain of its kind, offering a comprehensive selection of batteries, battery-related products and technical support. In addition to thousands of batteries, stores also feature a Tech Center that is equipped to design, assemble, rebuild, and test custom battery packs. Its product line includes batteries for both the common and hard-to-find items that are traditionally not available at other retail stores. Currently, Batteries Plus has 279 open locations in 40 states and Puerto Rico Puerto Rico (pwār`tō rē`kō), island (2005 est. pop. 3,917,000), 3,508 sq mi (9,086 sq km), West Indies, c.1,000 mi (1,610 km) SE of Miami, Fla.  and 82 additional stores in development. For more information, please visit www.batteriesplus.com.

Project MEND, Inc. aims to provide low-income individuals with disabilities access to medical equipment, supplies and other services, which enable them to live as independently as possible and remain contributing members of the community. Project MEND has offices in San Antonio and Houston. Visit www.projectmend.org for more information.
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