ATLANTA, Georgia. – After 10 years of bridging the gap between surplus and need through the recovery and redistribution of surplus medical supplies and equipment to those in need, MedShare celebrated their 500th forty-foot container shipment of medical aid abroad.
“This day marks a tremendous milestone for MedShare. It’s remarkable after 10 years in operation to be standing here today celebrating 500 shipments of vital medical supplies to those in need around the world. This accomplishment wouldn’t be possible without the support of our donors, board, staff, and volunteers along the way,” said A.B. Short, Co-Founder and CEO of MedShare.
The 500th shipment was sponsored by MedShare’s Southeastern Council to Santa Rosa Maternity Hospital in Ecuador. The shipment contained are over 1,000 medical items valued at $131,000, and will provide the hospital with basic medical supplies and vital equipment such as, infant incubators, blood pressure monitors and a defibrillator.
“The Southeastern Council is proud to be sponsoring this monumental shipment. This is our inaugural project as a support group for MedShare, and it has proven to be an excellent way for us to pool our resources to get an important shipment on its way to the recipients, while also spreading the word in the Atlanta community about MedShare,” said Glen Reed, Chairman of the Southeastern Council.
Attendees celebrated MedShare’s accomplishments with words from Michael Gardner, Chair of MedShare’s Board of Trustees; Glen Reed, Chairman of the Southeastern Council; A.B. Short, MedShare Co-Founder and CEO; as well as, Patricia Boezio, Honorary Consul of Ecuador.
“I’m honored to be here and to have been involved with MedShare for the past six years. The administration is always impressed with the quality of the medical items MedShare sends, and they have made a profound impact on healthcare in Ecuador over the years,” said Patricia Boezio, Honorary Consul to Ecuador.
The event closed with attendees participating in a champagne toast as the 40-foot shipping container embarked on its journey to Santa Rosa Maternity hospital in Ecuador.
