DETROIT (WXYZ) — A metro Detroit nonprofit is asking for the public's help after thieves stole a trailer containing specialized racing wheelchairs valued at more than $60,000.

The theft occurred Saturday around 7 a.m. at the corner of Square Lake and Livernois roads in Troy. The wheelchairs belong to The Agape Project, a nonprofit organization that helps bring the race experience of 5Ks and other events to people with disabilities.

The organization's president, Phil Smith, said the theft has forced them to cancel the remainder of their racing season.

"If you ever get an opportunity to watch this go on and see the kids smiling, it's fantastic," Smith said.

For parents like Kim Duda, whose daughter Emily has cerebral palsy, The Agape Project provides irreplaceable experiences.

"I can't

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