Alternative Gift Cards from Through the Roof

Alternative gift cards available online that bring ‘life in all its fullness’ for a disabled person.

Disabled people are the most excluded people-group worldwide and only 5–10% will hear the gospel in their lifetime. You can change that by giving:

a wheelchair which brings freedom
the gift of a mobility aid which brings possibility
or the gift of a print or audio Bible, which brings the Words of life.

When you buy a gift card for family or friends, you can download a full-colour e-card to print or send online to a loved one who will know your gift to them is transforming someone else’s life.

Visit our online shop to purchase an Alternative Gift Card to send to someone and make a difference.

What are the different types of Alternative Gifts Cards?

There are four different types of gift cards, each available in two different file formats:

The two different types of cards (with different file formats) are:

PDF - for a print-at-home card to deliver by post (mail) or by hand
JPEG - an e-Card as an image file, to send online by text or email.

The four different gifts available as cards are:

Wheelchair Alternative Gift Card
Mobility Aid Alternative Gift Card
Audio Bible Alternative Gift Card
Bible Alternative Gift Card

Why should I buy an Alternative Gift Card?

Wheelchair Card

Over 80 million disabled people worldwide need a wheelchair but don’t have the money or opportunity to buy one (WHO). That's why our Wheels for the World team in the UK refurbish disused wheelchairs, making them as-new. The chairs are then shipped overseas and volunteer therapists fit them professionally to meet individuals' needs.

Photo of a printed gift card on a purple background, with text on the left that says: 'A gift that makes a difference: a wheelchair' Below this is a photo of a man in Rwanda being fitted with a wheelchair. On the right is an image of a smiling young man from Kenya in a wheelchair; he has no arms or legs. Below the image is text saying: 'My gift to you supplies a wheelchair so a disabled person's life is transformed - like Job in Kenya and Emmanuel in Rwanda'. showing two people receiving wheelchairs as gifts in Kenya and Rwanda. There are logos for Through the Roof www.throughtheroof.org and their project Wheels for the World. There is also a QR code linking to their International Missions page at https://throughtheroof.org/international-mission/

Photo of a printed Wheelchair gift card

Mobility Aid Card

Many disabled people in developing nations have to endure the indignity of crawling or being carried – or remain house-bound. That's why our Wheels for the World team in the UK collect disused mobility aids and refurbish them. The mobility aids are then shipped overseas and volunteer therapists fit them professionally to meet individuals' needs.

Photo of a printed gift card on a yellow background, with text on the left that says: 'A gift that makes a difference: a mobility aid' To the right are two photos of disabled women in Rwanda: one a young woman using shiny aluminium crutches; one an older woman pushing a wheeled walking frame. On the right is some text saying: 'My gift to you supplies a mobility aid so a disabled person's life is transformed - like Jannette and Didancien in Rwanda'. There are logos for Through the Roof www.throughtheroof.org and their project Wheels for the World. There is also a QR code linking to their International Missions page at https://throughtheroof.org/international-mission/

Photo of a printed Mobility aid gift card

Audio Bible Card

Often, disabled people in developing countries can’t attend school and learn to read, or cannot see well enough to read the Gospel for themselves. That's why our international missions teams, Wheels for the World and Roofbreakers, provide solar-powered Audio Bibles in their local language to provide access to God's Word.

Photo of a hard copy printed gift card on a dark green background, with text on the left that says: 'A gift that makes a difference: an Audio Bible’ To the right are 2 photos: a close-up photo of a solar-powered audio Bible (which looks like a small mobile phone); a smiling young Rwandan man holding an Audio Bible up in the air, as he sits in a wheelchair. Below the images is text saying: 'My gift to you supplies an Audio Bible so a disabled person hears the Word of life in their own language - like this young man in Rwanda. There are logos for Through the Roof www.throughtheroof.org and their project Wheels for the World. There is also a QR code linking to their International Missions page at https://throughtheroof.org/international-mission/

A photo of a printed Audio Bible gift card

Bible Card

Disabled people are the most excluded people-group worldwide and only 5–10% will hear the gospel in their lifetime. That's why our international missions teams, Wheels for the World and Roofbreakers, share the gospel and provide Bibles in their local language to disabled people in developing nations.

Photo of a printed gift card on a bright blue background, with text on the left that says: 'A gift that makes a difference: a Bible’ Below this is a photo of two female UK volunteers , unpacking Bibles ready to distribute. On the right is an image of a smiling young man from Kenya in a wheelchair; he wears a blue shirt and is holding a paper Bible. Below the image is text saying: 'My gift to you supplies a Bible so a disabled person can read the Word of life in their own language - like Manase in Kenya. There are logos for Through the Roof www.throughtheroof.org and their project Wheels for the World. There is also a QR code linking to their International Missions page at https://throughtheroof.org/international-mission/

A photo of a printed Bible gift card

What is the difference between the two file formats?

The PDF

The PDF version is a print-at-home card to delivery by post (mail) or by hand.

Bible gift card (printable PDF)

When you buy this type of gift card, you will be prompted to download the full-colour PDF gift card to print at home. Here are printing instructions:

When you have purchased the gift card, click to download the PDF.
Save the file on your computer or device.
Open the PDF.
Print the PDF: we recommend the 'Fit to page' setting, full colour, on good quality printer paper.
Fold the printed card long-ways first, then fold in half again side-ways.
The main coloured image should be on the front; the Through the Roof logo should be on the back.
Inside the card, the left-side explains what your gift is; the right-side is left blank for your own message.

Print and send the card so that person will know your gift to them is transforming someone’s life.

The JPEG

The JPEG version is an e-Card to send online as an image, as a digital message.

Photo of a JPEG e-gift card on a bright blue background, with text on the left that says: 'A gift that makes a difference: a Bible’ Below this is a photo of two female UK volunteers , unpacking Bibles ready to distribute. On the right is an image of a smiling young man from Kenya in a wheelchair; he wears a blue shirt and is holding a paper Bible. Below the image is text saying: 'My gift to you supplies a Bible so a disabled person can read the Word of life in their own language - like Manase in Kenya. There are logos for Through the Roof www.throughtheroof.org and their project Wheels for the World. There is also a QR code linking to their International Missions page at https://throughtheroof.org/international-mission/

Bible gift card (JPEG e-card)

When you buy this gift, you will be prompted to download the full-colour JPEG e-gift card to send by email or online message.

Attach the JPEG to your message and send the e-card so that person will know your gift to them is transforming someone’s life.

Here is a suggested message to send with your e-gift card:

'I have donated to Through the Roof on your behalf to provide a life-changing gift to a disabled person in a developing nation, bringing freedom, possibility and life in all its fullness.

Through the Roof works together with churches and people across all disabilities to advance the Christian faith globally.'

Fundraise for TTR with Alternative Gift Cards

You can also contact Through the Roof if you'd like to sell Alternative Gift Cards on our behalf at an event or church. Contact annette@throughtheroof.org or info@throughtheroof.org

Karen, a long-standing supporter of Through the Roof, raised almost £300 in one day at a Christmas fair! We'd love to hear from you with any fundraising ideas. Thanks for your support.

Spring 2025 Vital Link: "God is in Charge of Making Me"

Welcome to the Spring 2025 Vital Link newsletter from Through the Roof.

This issue, we begin our 2025 series exploring the Disability Awareness Sunday theme, 'Made in God's Image'.

Download your PDF copy in this more-accessible format with alt text and reading order.

As creation springs into new life in the UK, we focus on the first word of our 2025 theme: 'Made' by God, our creator.

Hear from author Emily Owen about being 'Made in God's image' and access her Disability Awareness Sunday resource
Meet John Garrett, a blind singer-songwriter, who has made his 'Life Story' album free online
Read life-changing stories from Nigeria on our recent international Roofbreaker mission
Check out our accessible holiday at Calvert Trust, booking fast for June 2025!
Hear from our new staff member Grace, and new Trustees Matt and Steve
Find out about a new online Hope Explored course and plans for sessions in BSL
Last chance to contribute to our Future of Through the Roof survey
and more news and views...

Alternative formats

Vital Link is available in many different, accessible formats:

large print, Word file, braille, audio link, CD.

As above, there is the new-design PDF with alt text and adjusted reading order
Or read Vital Link onscreen with the Joomag viewer below: