Dr. Dick McGlaughlin (Mac), a doctor at St. Vincent's Birmingham, came to the warehouse and we gathered most of the supplies he took to Haiti. The story is wonderful and sad, emotion filled and uplifting. Mac came by the warehouse again this evening and gathered more supplies that he is taking with him tomorrow to Haiti. He simply stated that "all the stuff I got from MedMission was just what was needed in Haiti". This is why we do what we do ... to help those in need and "Make a Difference, One Life at a Time"!February 11, 2010
A Story from Haiti
Dr. Dick McGlaughlin (Mac), a doctor at St. Vincent's Birmingham, came to the warehouse and we gathered most of the supplies he took to Haiti. The story is wonderful and sad, emotion filled and uplifting. Mac came by the warehouse again this evening and gathered more supplies that he is taking with him tomorrow to Haiti. He simply stated that "all the stuff I got from MedMission was just what was needed in Haiti". This is why we do what we do ... to help those in need and "Make a Difference, One Life at a Time"!
February 8, 2010
Update
MedMission is blessed to have these two great churches as partners. The first photo is of Mountain Top's Executive Pastor Wayne Hudson and Team Member Gwen Merritt presenting me with a check for Haiti Relief. The second photo is of Mountain Brook Community Church Senior Pastor Tim Kallam and Assistant Pastor Jimbo Tucker. These checks will allow us to purchase needed medications and ship our supplies quickly.We are also partnering with Valleydale Church and Liberty Baptist (Chelsea) in our relief efforts. Three elementary schools (Mt. Laurel, Chelsea and Moody) have partnered with MedMission for Haiti Relief. These items will be collected and shipped later this month.
February 2, 2010
Saturday 9am to 1pm
We will be working in the warehouse this Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Feel free to come on down and help out. You can find a map to the warehouse by using the link on the right column of this page.
January 24, 2010
Thank You
Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped this weekend and everyone who made donations towards this effort. The process of getting supplies to Haiti has already begun and it will continue in the weeks to come.
In fact, tomorrow we will be helping load some supplies at the Birmingham airport on a plane headed for Ft. Lauderdale. Some of those supplies will be redistributed there to go directly to Canaan Orphanage, while others will continue on an already scheduled relief flight.
As mentioned before, there are logistical issues that make our task difficult, but we are committed to getting the needed aid to our partners on the ground in Haiti. We will continue to be creative and use the connections the Lord provides. Please pray with us as we follow God's lead in serving others by sharing our excess.
If you were not able to give this weekend but would still like to help, please consider a financial donation. These funds make it possible for us to collect, consolidate, and ship the materials needed to help our partners going forward.
In fact, tomorrow we will be helping load some supplies at the Birmingham airport on a plane headed for Ft. Lauderdale. Some of those supplies will be redistributed there to go directly to Canaan Orphanage, while others will continue on an already scheduled relief flight.
As mentioned before, there are logistical issues that make our task difficult, but we are committed to getting the needed aid to our partners on the ground in Haiti. We will continue to be creative and use the connections the Lord provides. Please pray with us as we follow God's lead in serving others by sharing our excess.
If you were not able to give this weekend but would still like to help, please consider a financial donation. These funds make it possible for us to collect, consolidate, and ship the materials needed to help our partners going forward.
January 23, 2010
Weekend Update
Today we collected food, water, and healthcare supplies in three locations. We had volunteers from a variety of churches helping at collection trailers and in the warehouse. Many people came by and donated items on our list and more. We feel very blessed for the new connections that were made and for the aid that was gathered and prepared to help those in Haiti.
Collection of supplies will continue tomorrow from 1pm-5pm at Mountain Brook Community Church and Mountain Top Community Church.
Just a glimpse of how God is working:
"This morning at the Mountaintop Community Church Haiti Relief trailer, a lady came with some products that she had bought with her food stamps. That is the true meaning of sacrificing and loving your neighbor as you love yourself. Praise God!!"
Thank you to everyone who participated today. Together we are making a difference.
Collection of supplies will continue tomorrow from 1pm-5pm at Mountain Brook Community Church and Mountain Top Community Church.
Just a glimpse of how God is working:
"This morning at the Mountaintop Community Church Haiti Relief trailer, a lady came with some products that she had bought with her food stamps. That is the true meaning of sacrificing and loving your neighbor as you love yourself. Praise God!!"
Thank you to everyone who participated today. Together we are making a difference.
January 21, 2010
Update and Local Collection Locations
Locations for donation points will be: Mountain Brook Community Church, Liberty Baptist (Chelsea), Mountain Top Community Church and the warehouse on Oxmoor Rd. The trailers will be manned by church members from 9am to 4pm on Saturday and 1pm to 5pm on Sunday. The warehouse will be open on Saturday but Sunday has not been decided. The trailers are donated by Armstrong Relocation and Total Asset Solutions. Thank you for all the help.
List of items we are collecting this weekend:
FOOD & WATER
Bottled Water – Cases – 12 oz, Dried Beans, Dried Rice, Canned Meats, Canned Foods
PERSONAL HYGIENE
Shampoo, Soap, Diapers & Wipes, Feminine Products, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Q-tips, Cotton Balls
HEALTHCARE ITEMS
Children’s Vitamins/ Disinfectant Wipes, Aspirin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Antiseptic Sprays & Ointments, Band Aids - assorted sizes, Triple Antibiotic Ointment, White Table Vinegar (1 quart size), Hydrogen Peroxide, Antibacterial Soap-pump bottle & refills
Interesting Connections:
1. We met a doctor who is flying his single engine plane to Miami and ferrying supplies in to Haiti and bringing evacuees back. He stopped by the warehouse and we look forward to serving together.
2. We received a call from a young man who found a group flying from Ft. Lauderdale to Haiti ferrying supplies in and bringing injured persons out on a daily basis. He then found an executive who offered their corporate jet to get supplies from Birmingham to Ft. Lauderdale. We will be putting together a program to implement this service in the next few days!
3. We got word that a group is working on bringing a C-130 cargo plane to Birmingham and asked if we could help fill it with supplies for Haiti. We're waiting to see if this works out, but it could be another great opportunity.
God is providing! We're just trying to be faithful to follow His leading. Thank you for your partnership. Your prayers, support, and donations are much appreciated.
List of items we are collecting this weekend:
FOOD & WATER
Bottled Water – Cases – 12 oz, Dried Beans, Dried Rice, Canned Meats, Canned Foods
PERSONAL HYGIENE
Shampoo, Soap, Diapers & Wipes, Feminine Products, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Q-tips, Cotton Balls
HEALTHCARE ITEMS
Children’s Vitamins/ Disinfectant Wipes, Aspirin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Antiseptic Sprays & Ointments, Band Aids - assorted sizes, Triple Antibiotic Ointment, White Table Vinegar (1 quart size), Hydrogen Peroxide, Antibacterial Soap-pump bottle & refills
Interesting Connections:
1. We met a doctor who is flying his single engine plane to Miami and ferrying supplies in to Haiti and bringing evacuees back. He stopped by the warehouse and we look forward to serving together.
2. We received a call from a young man who found a group flying from Ft. Lauderdale to Haiti ferrying supplies in and bringing injured persons out on a daily basis. He then found an executive who offered their corporate jet to get supplies from Birmingham to Ft. Lauderdale. We will be putting together a program to implement this service in the next few days!
3. We got word that a group is working on bringing a C-130 cargo plane to Birmingham and asked if we could help fill it with supplies for Haiti. We're waiting to see if this works out, but it could be another great opportunity.
God is providing! We're just trying to be faithful to follow His leading. Thank you for your partnership. Your prayers, support, and donations are much appreciated.
January 20, 2010
This Weekend and Supply List
Many of you have asked how you can help with the relief effort for Haiti. We will have collection points at Mountain Brook Community Church, Mountain Top Community Church, and the MedMission warehouse this Saturday from 9am to 4pm and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Our primary emphasis will be to collect basic food, personal hygiene and healthcare items on this drive. We will also be accepting financial donations to be used to pay for the shipping and handling expenses incurred in getting the items to Haiti. Our pledge is that all donations will be used in our efforts to help the people of Haiti.
MedMission has partnered with First Priority-Global in order to maximize the effectiveness of our relief efforts. We will be working primarily with two established missions in Haiti, the Ebenezer Mission and Canaan Orphanage. Both of these ministries have been in existence for over 15 years and have facilities that can distribute life sustaining foods while showing the love of Christ to all they serve. Each ministry has medical clinics that are in dire need of replenishment as well, making our efforts even more critical. We will also work with other Christian missions as our partnership grows in this devastated country.
We will also be working in our warehouse on Saturday from 9am until 4pm. Volunteers will be sorting, boxing and inventorying medical supplies. Please contact Jim Tucker via email (medmission@gmail.com) if you will be coming. We look forward to seeing you Saturday!
Below is a list of items that we consider to be of primary importance for our first containers. We will also be collecting clothing in the future, but we are not prepared to handle these items this weekend. Thank you for helping us "Make a Difference, One Life at a Time".
FOOD & WATER
Bottled Water – Cases – 12 oz, Dried Beans, Dried Rice, Canned Meats, Canned Foods
PERSONAL HYGIENE
Shampoo, Soap, Diapers & Wipes, Feminine Products, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Q-tips, Cotton Balls
HEALTHCARE ITEMS
Children’s Vitamins, Disinfectant Wipes, Aspirin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Antiseptic Sprays & Ointments, Band Aids - assorted sizes, Triple Antibiotic Ointment, White Table Vinegar (1 quart size), Hydrogen Peroxide, Antibacterial Soap-pump bottle & refills
(Case quantities are best when possible)
Financial contributions will be used to purchase products and pay for shipping expenses. All funds collected will be used for Haiti Relief. You can donate online or make checks payable to MedMission (indicate Haiti Relief in the notes area).
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