MEMO is a ministry of the Evangelical Free Church of Canada “Serve Beyond”. MEMO’s purpose has been to show the love of God through the provision of redundant hospital equipment and supplies to needy health care facilities. Since 2004, MEMO has shipped over 100 containers to Cuba, El Salvador, Liberia, Nicaragua, Uganda and Zimbabwe, totaling millions of dollars in equipment and saving countless lives along the way.
MEMO is currently (2024) sending supplies to Zimbabwe to support the Zimbabwe Gecko Society who support nationals caring for 3000 AIDS orphans, six hospitals and six clinics. We have also furnished a 60 bed surgical suite addition to the Yotkom Hospital in Kitgum, Uganda.
MEMO is pleased to state that there is no paid staff and is completely run by volunteers so that every dollar donated goes entirely to support the work.
Explore our website to learn more about the work of MEMO and consider donating to this efficient, effective and exciting ministry today!
On Saturday August 10 th , twenty Thunder Bay volunteers packed a 40’ ocean container full of medical equipment and supplies for the new 60 bed surgical wing of Yotkom Hospital in Uganda. The container, loaded with 1209 pieces of operating room equipment, surgical supplies, mobility aids and more was a miracle of God’s timing and provision.
Dr. Andrew Wright, who was mentored by Dr. Harvey fifty years ago in Niger, Africa called out of the blue asking if MEMO might be able to help furnish a surgical wing being added to a hospital in Kitgum, Uganda. MEMO didn’t have the supplies at the time, but within days, Michelle Beaulne, Director of
Corporate Services, Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Hospital offered just the right type and quantity of surgical equipment that Yotkom Hospital in Kitgum needed. What a blessing! Erb Transport delivered the entire load to MEMO from Sioux Lookout free of charge – a huge blessing! The container is now on
its way, thanks to many willing volunteers, the generosity of Erb Transport and generous donors who support MEMO financially to cover shipping costs.
You are invited to attend our 20th anniversary celebration and fundraising dinner Sunday, September 29th at the Italian Cultural Centre on Algoma St. to learn more about MEMO. The dinner is complimentary but reservations are necessary. Phone Elisabeth at 807 577 8869 to make a reservation for you and your friends. View the advertising poster on the website under “Updates/Events”.
Once again MEMO is so thankful for the generous love of people and institutions in Northwestern Ontario for our neighbours so far away who are in need.
Medical supplies, School supplies clothing, sewing machines, tools, computers and office furniture/equipment and more….ask us!
We are planning to ship container #108 to Cuba. Date to follow. Your help is needed
Help needed: orientation available for all volunteers.
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