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FEATURED PHILANTHROPY
Each week, Project C.U.R.E. delivers approximately four semi- truck loads of donated medical supplies and equipment to desperately needy people around the world. Since 1987, Project C.U.R.E. has delivered equipment and supplies to hospitals and clinics in over 135 countries. It is consistently recognized with the highest rankings from Guidestar and Charity Navigator, and was named by Forbes as one of the top 20 charities in America.
New and overstocked medical supplies and equipment are donated by U.S. manufacturers, wholesale suppliers, hospitals, clinics and individuals. Project C.U.R.E. collects these items and then brings them to a Project C.U.R.E. distribution center where they are inspected and sorted. All equipment donations are tested to ensure they are fully functional and checked to confirm all supporting parts are included.
The C.U.R.E. Cargo Program transports 200+ 40-foot containers of donated medical equipment and supplies each year to the recipient healthcare facilities worldwide, typically in 40- foot shipping containers. A thorough, on-site needs assessment process first ensures that every container delivered will meet the specific needs of the recipient hospital or clinic and equip the medical staff with the tools to improve diagnosis, treatment and care. Containers may include, for example, consumable goods such as needles, syringes and surgical supplies; durable media
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