Medical Relief News and Stories: Delivering Health & Hope

A View into Tanzania’s Healthcare System Many of us have experienced the chaos of a grocery store parking lot. People arrive from miles away, weaving in and out of spaces, ignoring every traffic rule. As horns blare and carts crash, we find ourselves wondering when Sunday became the universal day to restock the fridge. But […]

The Beginning—1987 At Project C.U.R.E., we often speak of our beginning. We share Dr. James Jackson giving up stability for passion and purpose. That story usually begins in his garage in Evergreen, Colorado. But we would be remiss if we didn’t highlight what inspired this—who inspired it. Meet Lorena, a Brazilian medical student in 1987, […]

​Every Thursday, students from the Hinsdale Transition Center dedicate their time and energy to volunteer at Project C.U.R.E.’s Chicago distribution center, engaging in tasks such as sorting and packing essential medical supplies destined to save lives worldwide. This collaboration not only provides invaluable experience for the students but also significantly contributes to global health initiatives.​ […]

A Life-Saving Discovery: A Medical Volunteer’s Story On the final day of the clinic, as exhaustion settled in among the team, a mother arrived, not for her baby, but to have herself assessed. She assured everyone that her three-month-old child was healthy and stable, not needing any medical attention. After conducting a few tests for […]

To be called to service isn’t a job for the weak-hearted or simple-minded. You will face obstacles too big to see over and challenges that take creativity, passion, and partnership. In 2013, Janelle Feltz began a journey that would take her down each one of these avenues. Her passion is to support those on the […]

The volunteer experience at Project C.U.R.E. is more than an act of service – our volunteers are introduced to passion, purpose, and the C.U.R.E. community. For one dedicated volunteer, Project C.U.R.E. has been a part of her life for nearly 15 years, introducing herself and her family to a community of people who share the […]

In a world where access to essential medical equipment is often a luxury, Project C.U.R.E. continues to champion the cause of health equity. Thanks to a remarkable contribution from Sooner Logistics, this mission is reaching new heights. The California-based logistics company donated over 9,000 crutches, ensuring that individuals worldwide regain mobility and independence.  The Impact […]

Did you miss our January Lunch and Learn? Here’s what you need to know.  Held monthly, our “Lunch and Learn” meetings keep volunteers, donors, and Project C.U.R.E. supporters informed about our latest initiatives! The recorded meeting can be found at the bottom of this post. Project C.U.R.E. works diligently, overcoming obstacles to deliver health & […]

Project C.U.R.E. is the world’s largest distributor of donated medical supplies. To date, seven distribution centers around the United States are nearly full year-round. When our mission began almost 38 years ago, these supplies could fit into a two-car garage. Doctors would simply pull excess equipment off the shelves and allow us to distribute it as […]