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Ukraine Aid
From MedWish to Ukraine Ukraine Aid “This has been really terrific for us because it greatly increased our volume of equipment and supplies we send to Ukraine, which has had a tremendous impact,” Dennis De Santis, Founder Ukraine Aid Dennis De Santis has had an impactful career in economic international development, which brought him to…
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From MedWish to Dominican Republic Healing the Children New Jersey “Donated supplies are one of the main backbones of our organization, and without programs such as MedWish, we could not fulfill our mission of providing health and hope to underserved children around the world.” Debby Dunn, Trustee Healing the Children New Jersey Healing the Children,…
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From MedWish to Medina Kitten Krazy Kitten Krazy’s motto is “We enhance people’s lives with the cats that we serve,” and their partnership with MedWish helps to continue that mission. Wendy Mirrotto, Founder and Executive Director of Kitten Krazy in Medina, Ohio, started her journey of working with animal rescues at the Parma Animal Shelter.…
Read MoreHonduras Brigade: Dania’s Experience
From MedWish to Honduras Dania’s Experience As a complement to our International Humanitarian Aid Program, MedWish organizes and executes medical mission trips in partnership with healthcare providers in countries in need. Through our Brigades Program, volunteers facilitate free clinics to provide quality medical treatment and improve access to care for residents in impoverished communities. This…
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From MedWish to Maple Heights Remington College “Remington College’s mission is to be community focused and we wanted to volunteer at a place that meant something to our community. By volunteering with MedWish, we never expected to receive as much as we have.” Hannah Williams, Campus Administrative Coordinator Remington College The Remington College Cleveland campus…
Read MoreAlbanians Fighting Cancer
From MedWish to Albania Albanians Fighting Cancer Albanians Fighting Cancer (AFC) is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about cancer prevention treatment within the community in Boston, Massachusetts and also supports hospitals in Albania. Roberta Nashi, the Founder and President of Albanians Fighting Cancer, started the organization in 2019 when her sister was diagnosed with…
Read More#MMM: Our Healthcare Champions
#MMM: Our Healthcare Champions For this Mission Moment Monday, we want to share a bit about our incredibly supportive community of healthcare champions. Each year, MedWish partners with over 100 locations to collect supplies for our efforts. In 2021 it was 141. We call those who advocate for us in healthcare and manufacturer settings our…
Read More#MMM: OKB Hope Foundation
OKB Foundation In November 2021, Osei, founder of The OKB Foundation, packed up 598 lbs. of supplies from MedWish to start a mobile medical van. The OKB Hope Foundation aids in providing essential clinical care to the people of Ghana in an effort to teach public health empowerment and create life-saving solutions for its citizens.…
Read More300th Local Giving Order: Nadya & Diana
300th Local Giving Order: Nadya & Diana July 13, 2022 We’ve fulfilled our 300th Local Giving order this year! As we continue to help those around the world, we understand the importance of our work in our local community, as well. Take a look at Nadya and Diana’s adventures at MedWish! Nadya arrived in the…
Read MoreLocal Doctor Donates PPE Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Local Doctor Donates PPE Amid COVID-19 Outbreak January 24, 2022 Michael Chen, a physician at University Hospital Portage Medical Center, has helped make a huge difference in the fight against COVID-19 by donating PPE to communities in Wuhan, China and here in Cleveland, Ohio. Chen had been corresponding with friends in Wuhan when he learned…
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