Impact Stories

MedWish International has been saving lives and the environment since 1993. 

As we continue to grow, expanding our reach to those both locally and globally, we want to share our impact through the powerful stories we hear along the way.

2023

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…

Healing the Children New Jersey

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,…

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.…

Honduras 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…

Remington 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…

Albanians 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…

2022

300th Local Giving Order: Nadya & Diana

By Jaelyn Rogers | July 13, 2022

Leasing & Contact 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 US mid-June after she fled from Ukraine…