1ABANDONED BABY • 1 DETROIT LIVING‑ROOM • A GLOBAL RIPPLE

From One Care‑Package in 1953 to 60 Lifesaving Shipments a Year.

What began in a Detroit home now redirects medical surplus to 120 countries, keeping 4 million lbs out of landfills and turning every audited $1 into $200 of healing aid.

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it all started with...

A Cry Heard in a Detroit Kitchen

One winter evening in 1953, Irene Auberlin, Foundress of WMR, watched a Navy chaplain cradling an orphan on her TV by dawn, three barrels of baby clothes and supplies filled her kitchen tub.

That single act of mercy ignited a 70+ year mission. Today, hundreds of Detroit “Angels of Mercy” rescue surplus medical aid, repack hope, and carry Irene’s first gift to clinics, seniors, and families around the globe.

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your support in action

From Detroit volunteer hands to distant clinic doors, your support turns surplus into life‑saving aid every single day.

120+ Countries Served

Your kindness travels far. With every shipment, you bring healing to more than 120 nations and counting.

Billions in Aid Delivered to Millions

Every year, millions worth of medical supplies are distributed, contributing to a legacy of $1B+ in global relief.

Prescription Care Since 1966

Right here at home, your support helps seniors in need receive free, life saving medications.

30K + Volunteers. Thousands of Hours

Hands that sort. Hearts that serve. Thousands of hours all powered by people like you.

You Help Supplies Heal Again

Unused medicines and equipment get a second life
when we put them in the hands of those who need them most.

You Help Keep the Lights On

From shipping to sorting, your support fuels the daily operations that make global relief possible.

“We serve God’s sick poor in every corner of the globe.”

- Irene Auberlin, foundress of wmr

70

International Container Shipments

41

International Medical Missions

5,037

Affordable Prescriptions Dispensed

10,566

DME & Medical Supply Orders Filled

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Your Hands.

Their Hope.

Help sort, ship, and supply critical medical aid to the world’s sick poor - volunteer time or give life‑saving donations now.

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Testimonials

Volunteers • recipients

“I strongly believe in WMR's mission of helping the poor, the needy, and the vulnerable.”

After retiring as an RN at GM Milford Proving Grounds in 2006, I joined WMR sorting and packing life-saving supplies. Leading volunteer teams fuels my passion and keeps me active, connected, and fulfilled.

Elsie

"I am proud to be a part of this amazing organization"

I began volunteering with WMR delivering blankets and photographing events after the Red Cross stopped the service. I’ve witnessed WMR’s growth from Detroit’s original site to a larger facility housing pharmacies and pacemaker programs and helped deliver medical supplies worldwide.

Bernie Beutel

“WMR has taken the concept to the best possible humanitarian measure.”

My Aunt Martha Carlton’s 1950s stories of sorting supplies for Korea first inspired me. Years later, I cut sleeves and collars from donated shirts, sewed hospital gowns and surgical masks by hand, staffed the front office, then boxed and labeled shipments overseas. Over 25 years, I’ve seen WMR repurpose recycled goods into lifesaving equipment worldwide. I’m proud to support this faith-rooted mission.

Carol Hardy

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How You Can Extend the Miracle

in 3 simple steps:

STEP 1

start with the story

Fast-track the full, rare origin that connects you to WMR’s humble origin. Discover how Detroit’s own “Mother Teresa” transformed a tiny living-room warehouse into a global relief powerhouse.

Understanding the roots shows you how a single act of compassion can ignite hope and multiply care around the world.

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Step 2

lend your hand

Having seen Irene’s single act ignite World Medical Relief’s global mission, step into WMR’s warehouse and bring that spark to life- each box you sort and pack becomes vital relief reaching
individuals facing illness and hardship, offering comfort when it matters most.

Sort, pack, and send life-saving care.

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Step 3

multiply the mission

Having followed Irene’s story and lent your hands to pack relief, now amplify every act of compassion.

Your gift of surplus meds, equipment, or funds turns into $200 in vital care for every $1 you give, reaching even more individuals in need.

Give. Multiply. Save lives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you take the next step.