A small nonprofit doing big things

摘要

Because of MediSend International; a small nonprofit based in Dallas, Texas, developing countries across the globe are receiving medical supplies and sophisticated biomedical equipment that was previously only a dream. In 2006 alone, MediSend delivered about 20 million dollars in medical goods to developing countries. It also operates one of the largest biomedical repair laboratories in the area. This year, it's setting up a school for students from developing nations in biomedical repair and health care management. Funds from the ExxonMobil Foundation, which has contributed approximately 1.5 million dollars to the group, help make it all possible. "ExxonMobil's support has enabled MediSend to grow and expand its mission and international reach," says Nick Hallack, president of MediSend. "Their commitment has allowed and encouraged us to establish a thriving nonprofit enterprise, one that helps people worldwide." MediSend's mission is relatively simple: to provide medical aid and education to people in need in developing countries. The group secures product donations from U.S. medical manufacturers and hospitals, and works with hospitals in developing countries to put medical equipment to use.