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Bank of America Charitable Foundation awards grant  

June 30, 2009 -- World Medical Relief received $15,000 from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc. for the Affordable Prescriptions Program.

This program provides low-income citizens with the opportunity to obtain their medicines for a low fee. People who are accepted into the program are ineligible for Medicaid, have no prescription insurance coverage, and do not have the financial resources to pay for their medicines. They may also be seniors on Medicare Part D who have reached the 'donut hole' and cannot afford out-of-pocket expenses until the catastrophic threshold has been reached.

Homeless individuals and families can now participate in the program without having an actual address for shipping; they pick them up in person and pay for the medicines on-site. WMR also fills prescriptions for walk-ins and people with no incomes (i.e. job loss, unemployment ended, etc.) There are certain guidelines and criteria for these people to access the program.

According to the Bank of America the Charitable Foundation is dedicated to providing opportunity for all in its commitment to its communities. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation sees the support to organizations like World Medical Relief, Inc. which provide opportunity and improve the quality of life in our communities, as key to the strategy to build capacities that truly make a difference.

WMR signs Historic Agreement with Macedonian Ministry of Health 

June 24, 2009-- World Medical Relief CEO Rita Grezlik, Misko Vasovski, CEO of the American Macedonian Association, and Dr. Vladimir Popovski, Macedonian Deputy Minister of Health signed an agreement to work cooperatively together.  This is only the second time the Ministry of Health signed such an agreement (the first was with Japan).  Through technical cooperation, WMR will donate medical resources, Misko Vasovski will coordinate shipments, and the Macedonian Ministry of Health will distribute them to hospitals that need medical equipment and supplies to treat their patients. 

World Medical Relief's President and CEO Rita Grezlik received the Humanitarian Spirit Award

At the "For Victims of War and Poverty" 2009 Annual Gala Dinner on June 18 World Medical Relief's President and CEO Rita Grezlik received the Humanitarian Spirit Award for her exceptional humanitarian community service and leadership providing medical assistance and humanizing the life of Iraqi's society. World Medical Relief's Director of International Programs received the Humanitarian International Recognition Award.

For a selection of media coverage, click here http://www.hometownlife.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200906180650/NEWS06/906180535

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A letter from the Vice President of Liberia to WMR

Free Press news: Pacemakers keep saving lives after first user's death

Liberian Vice President Visits World Medical Relief

World Medical Relief in Newsweek

U-M Cardiovascular Center lays groundwork to distribute used pacemakers in needy nations

Rotarian Dennis Torp New Board Chair

Big Hats High Tea - May 9th 2009

World Medical Relief receives $50.000 grant from McGregor Fund for the Prescription Program for Seniors.

World Medical Relief is awarded grant from Metro Health Foundation for Prescription Assistance program for low-income people ages 18 and older

Mark your calendar for the Spring Garden Party on May 9!

Doctor Danan receives Irene M. Auberlin award.

55th anniversary a huge success!!