Camas Lions Club Helps Deliver Custom 3D-Printed Mobility Trainer To Salem Child (Photo) - 06/22/26
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Camas Lions Club Helps Deliver Custom 3D-Printed Mobility Trainer to Salem Child
CAMAS, Wash. — June 2026 — The Camas Lions Club is proud to announce the successful delivery of a custom 3D-printed toddler mobility trainer to Amelia, a young girl from Salem, Oregon, through a partnership with MakeGood and Camas Lions Club member Chris Starke.
The mobility trainer was designed and 3D printed by Camas Lion Chris Starke and sponsored by the Camas Lions Club. The custom device was created specifically for Amelia, incorporating her favorite color, purple, and personalized horse and cow designs on the wheels to reflect her life on a family farm.
On Friday afternoon, Camas Lions Chris and Barb Starke met Amelia and her family at her physical therapy clinic in Salem to deliver the mobility trainer. Physical therapy centers, pediatric clinics, and hospitals serve as referral and pickup locations, helping connect children and families with customized mobility solutions.
The project originated when Chris Starke joined the Camas Lions Club and became a volunteer maker with MakeGood, a nonprofit organization that uses 3D-printing technology to create customized assistive devices for individuals with disabilities. Through MakeGood, Chris was matched with Amelia’s family and worked to design a mobility trainer that would meet her needs while also reflecting her unique personality and interests.
“One of the most rewarding aspects of this project was seeing Amelia’s excitement when she received her mobility trainer,” said Chris Starke. “The ability to combine technology, creativity, and service to help a child gain greater independence is incredibly meaningful.”
The mobility trainer represents a growing movement of community volunteers using affordable 3D-printing technology to create life-changing assistive devices. By partnering with organizations such as MakeGood, local Lions Clubs can help remove barriers and provide customized solutions for children and families who might otherwise have limited access to specialized equipment.
The delivery highlights the Camas Lions Club’s commitment to serving the community through innovative projects that improve lives and create opportunities for greater independence and inclusion.
About Camas Lions Club
The Camas Lions Club is part of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service club organization. Guided by the motto “We Serve,” Camas Lions members volunteer their time and resources to support community needs through service projects, vision and hearing programs, youth initiatives, humanitarian efforts, and innovative partnerships that improve the lives of individuals and families throughout the region.
About MakeGood
MakeGood is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in New Orleans in 2021 with a mission to make life-changing assistive technology accessible to everyone, regardless of income, insurance, or geography. Through collaboration with individuals living with disabilities and their families—known as “Need Knowers”—MakeGood co-designs custom solutions to address real-world challenges. Using consumer 3D printers, MakeGood creates personalized assistive devices at a fraction of traditional costs and delivers them free of charge, eliminating financial and accessibility barriers for families in need.
For more information about the Camas Lions Club, visit the club’s social media channels or attend a local meeting to learn more about service opportunities.
