THUNDER BAY ISN’T SO BAD
I hear from a variety of sources that Thunder Bay is not such a good place; “the murder capital of Canada, shoplifting is rampant, homelessness,
January 19, 2026
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April 23, 2024
MEMO’s 2025 in Review
Dear MEMO supporters, It is time to reflect on what has been accomplished in 2025 and what, with the Lord’s help, we hope to accomplish
January 19, 2026
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MEMO – A Thunder Bay Success Story with a Big International Footprint
MEMO – or Medical Equipment Modernization Opportunity, is a charity that originally started in Thunder Bay, went national, and has now returned home. Started in
June 24, 2025
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Giving Eyesight to the Blind
This is the story of how people working together across North America and especially in Northwestern Ontario are making it possible for patients in Cuba,
June 24, 2025
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Cuba: Container #108 Update
Dear MEMO supporter, There is so much bad news these days I wanted to send you this report in the hope it cheers you up
January 17, 2025
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2024 Fundraiser Report
Hello MEMO Supporter, On the evening of Sunday Sept 29th two hundred MEMO supporters gathered to celebrate 20 years of “Serving Saving Succeeding Together”. We
November 18, 2024
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Container #108 Blessing to Cuba
Hello MEMO supporters: In the wake of Thanksgiving we have much to be thankful for. What a successful day it was packing the latest container.
October 15, 2024
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MEMO Celebrates 20 Years of Serving, Saving, Succeeding Together
MEMO (Medical Equipment Modernization Opportunity) Thunder Bay’s humanitarian organization that recycles used but still useful medical equipment to third world countries is celebrating 20 years
September 26, 2024
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MEMO Furnishes New Hospital Wing in Uganda
This is the story of how MEMO shipped its 107th ocean container to Uganda. In May, my phone rang and the voice at the other
August 22, 2024
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MEMO Ships Container to Cuba, How You Can Help
For years tourists from Thunder Bay have enjoyed the white sand beaches and warm waters of Varadero Cuba during our harsh winters. The warm, friendly service of
April 23, 2024
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Zimbabwe Says Thanks!
Dear MEMO supporter, Almost 2 months ago (Jan 20/24) I shared the disturbing news that Canadian Susan Janetti, the director of the Zimbabwe Gecko Society
March 18, 2024
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Thunder Bay Sends Aid to Burn Victims in Liberia
Liberia is a small country on the west coast of Africa. It was formed by freed American slaves after the Civil war in the 1800’s.
February 25, 2024
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