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#MMM: Marcos & Lightning McQueen
#MMM: Marcos & Lightning McQueen For this week’s Mission Moment Monday, I want to share the beautiful story of a 6-year old boy in El Salvador named Marcos. St. Dominic Church has been involved with MedWish for many years, taking supplies with them on international mission trips. One of their medical teams met Marcos in…
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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