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Kitten Krazy
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…
Read MoreRemington College
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…
Read More2020 Beirut Disaster Relief Response Report
2020 Beirut Disaster Relief Response Report January 24, 2022 The catastrophic explosion that devastated Lebanon’s capital on August 4, 2020 left its healthcare system in disarray. Immediately upon receiving the shocking news, MedWish International moved into action. We connected with many of Beirut’s hospitals to assess their most critical needs. At a time when it…
Read MoreMedWish awards Volunteer of the Year to Donna Kramer
The MedWish team is excited to announce Donna Kramer as 2021 Volunteer of the Year! In her time as a volunteer, Donna has accumulated over 355 hours of service. In addition to spending time each week helping us sort and pack medical supplies at the warehouse, Donna has also accompanied the team on medical brigades to Kenya and the Dominican Republic.
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