Giving Children Hope Replenishes Medical Clinics in Iraq

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Giving Children Hope Replenishes Medical Clinics in Iraq

Buena Park, Calif. (December 12, 2007) – Giving Children Hope is preparing to ship a 40 foot container full of medical supplies and equipment bound for Irbil, Iraq. The distribution center staff will be packing the container at 10 AM this morning.

Through an ongoing healthcare development program in Iraq, Giving Children Hope equips hospitals and clinics with new and refurbished medical equipment and supplies. An average of three monthly 40 foot containers filled with equipment and supplies leave the GCH Distribution Center bound for regions such as Baghdad, Al Quim, Basrah and Irbil.

This container will include clinical supplies, a hospital bed, IV liquids, hospital linens, surgical supplies, a wash basin, lab supplies, and oxygen supplies.

“By contributing to Giving Children Hope, whether it is monetarily, through the donation of items, or by volunteering time, one is able to tangibly make a difference in the well-being and medical health of children and families in developing countries. Our healthcare development program in Iraq is helping to save lives by refurbishing hospitals and clinics in need.” –Ashley Stinson, spokeswoman and Communications Coordinator with Giving Children Hope

Founded in 1993, Giving Children Hope is an Orange County, California faith-based nonprofit organization engaged in domestic and international poverty alleviation through disaster relief, medical development, vocational training and advocacy.

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Giving Children Hope
www.gchope.org
8332 Commonwealth Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90621

Media Contact:
Ashley Stinson
Communications & Development Coordinator
714-523-4454
astinson@godaid.org