OC Charity to Ship Medical Aid to Iraqi Hospital

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Orange County Charity to Ship Medical Supplies and Equipment to Iraqi Hospital

Buena Park, Calif. (November 19, 2007) – On November 20th, Giving Children Hope will ship a 40 foot container full of medical supplies and equipment bound for Halabja, Iraq .

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 Baghdad, Al Quim, and Irbil, among other regions.

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/Global Operations and Development is an Orange County, California faith-based nonprofit organization engaged in domestic and international poverty alleviation through relief, medical development, nutrition, education, and vocational training.

Information on upcoming shipment will be released as it is made available. For information on how to help, visit our website at www.gchope.org or contact our office at 714-523-4454.

Media Contact: Ashley Stinson Communications Coordinator astinson@godaid.org 714-523-4454 714-399-6384

Giving Children Hope: 714-523-4454
8332 Commonwealth Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90621