Wyoming Philanthropist and Rotarian Donates $1 million to Project C.U.R.E. for Work in Ukraine.
June 20 2024 - 12:18PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Project C.U.R.E., the nation’s leading
provider of donated medical supplies and equipment to underserved
communities worldwide, received a $1 million donation from Wyoming
philanthropist and Rotarian, John Evans.
During a Project C.U.R.E. presentation at Laramie Wyoming Rotary
Club, Evans was moved by the organization's work in providing
critical medical relief to Ukraine. Since the Russian invasion,
Project C.U.R.E. has delivered more than $45 million in medical
supplies and equipment on over 150 cargo shipments.
Mr. Evans provided his gift as a matching fund to encourage
other individuals and organizations to also contribute to the
efforts in Ukraine. To date, Project C.U.R.E. has secured an
additional $550,000 to be matched by Mr. Evan’s contribution. “I
hope other people will see what I have done here, and that they are
motivated to make a gift to help Project C.U.R.E.”
The generous match from Mr. Evans will underwrite the delivery
of approximately 60 additional semi-truck sized ocean containers of
essential medical supplies and equipment to Ukraine in 2024. On
average, the wholesale value of a shipment is $350,000 to $450,000,
for an additional impact over $25 million in medical relief.
This substantial contribution is a beacon of hope in the middle
of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. It literally doubles
the efforts of Project C.U.R.E.’s partner organizations such as
Rotary and others. As the war continues, the initial focus on
crucial medical relief is moving to building resilience in
hospitals and medical facilities throughout Ukraine. And when the
conflict is over, Project C.U.R.E. will help with the rebuilding
process, likely for decades to come.
"Mr. Evans' gift makes possible the continued effort to support
the people in Ukraine," said Dr. Douglas Jackson, President/CEO of
Project C.U.R.E. "We have made a commitment to not forget the
victims of this horrible war, and that commitment is more important
now than at any time since the invasion."
For the latest updates and to support the campaign for Ukraine,
visit Caring For Ukraine. Donate directly to Project C.U.R.E.’s
efforts in Ukraine and the region: Ukraine Relief Campaign.
For media inquiries, please contact: Julie Topka, Chief of Staff
for Project C.U.R.E. at julietopka@projectcure.org
About Project C.U.R.E.: Founded in 1987, Project
C.U.R.E. (Project C.U.R.E.) has grown to be the largest
organization in the world delivering nearly 200+ forty-foot ocean
freight cargo containers of donated medical supplies and equipment
annually. Each project begins with an onsite Needs Assessment to
ensure that Project C.U.R.E. delivers the right items to the right
people. Project C.U.R.E. has delivered medical relief in 135+
countries. In addition, Project C.U.R.E. conducts C.U.R.E. Clinics,
Helping Babies Breathe trainings, and bio-technical trainings to
hospitals and health care clinics in 40 developing
nations.
On average, the value of a Project C.U.R.E. Cargo container is
worth approximately $400,000 (wholesale), providing an amazing
20-to-1 “return on investment." Project C.U.R.E. operates
Distribution Centers in Denver, Phoenix, Houston, Nashville,
Philadelphia, Chicago, and Kansas City, where 30,000+ volunteers
sort more than 26,000 types of non-perishable medical supplies and
certify medical equipment for shipment abroad. Project C.U.R.E.
also operates 12 Collection Centers from Ithaca to Sarasota and
Portland. Project C.U.R.E. receives both new and quality used
medical items from hundreds of hospitals throughout the United
States and medical manufacturers, such as Stryker, Medline,
Medtronic, Kimberly-Clark, Steris, and Hill-Rom.
Project C.U.R.E. operates on 2.5% administrative overhead and
has earned numerous awards for being the industry leader in
international medical donations. Project C.U.R.E. is recognized as
a four-star organization by Guidestar, ranked a Platinum
Participant by Charity Navigator and was ranked
by Forbes magazine as one of the 20 most cost-effective
nonprofits in the United States.
- Wyoming Philanthropist and Rotarian Donates $1 million to
Project C.U.R.E. for Work in Ukraine.
Julie Topka
Project C.U.R.E.
7204904016
julietopka@projectcure.org