To: UMMS-UMMHC Global Health Community

From:Katherine Luzuriaga, MD, Vice Provost, Clinical and Translational Research

Donna Gallagher, APRN-C, MS, ANP, FAAN, MA, Co-Director for Global Health

Date: August 4, 2014August 1, 2014

Subject: Donations - Ebola Outbreak

Many members of our UMMS-UMMHC Global Health community have direct ties to Liberia and have asked how to assist with the devastating Ebola outbreak. There are several ways in which you can assist with the relief efforts, including:

  1. Donations of in kind items: UMMHC has graciously arranged for donations of protective equipment, which UMMS faculty have arranged to ship. Additional donations of masks, gloves, plastic gowns, caps, shoe coverings, goggles, and other protective gear will be accepted by the UMMS Office of Global Health (OGH) for distribution to frontline healthcare workers. Please contact Deborah Noble, OGH Project Coordinator at 508-856-6240 or email her at or details on donation of in kind items.

2. Monetary donations - The following US non-profits organizations are working in many ways to provide advocacy and care during this crisis.

  • MSF/Doctors without Borders – Monetary donations and direct care

Website:

  • Global Health Ministries – Monetary donations and in kind donations

Website:

  • Friends of Liberia – Monetary donations and advocacy

Website:

  • Saving Healthcare Workers Lives – Donations to MSF and in kind donations

Website:

We thank you.See attached chart for methods of donating to these organizations. For any questions or additional details, please contact Deborah Noble, Project Coordinator at OGH at 508-508-2840 and .

Organization / Method
MSF/Doctor’s Without Borders / By mail:
Doctors Without Borders
Attn: Charlie Kunzer
333 7th Ave. 2nd Floor
NY, NY 10001-5004
On the envelope and in the memo section of the check please write "Ebola Outbreak" and they will honor your request.
On Line:
Complete the One Time Donation Form at donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/onetime.cfm.
Send an email to after your transaction is complete.
In your email, tell MSF to which country or program you would like the funds directed.
Please include your name, full address, the amount of your donation, and your donation confirmation # so that MSF can locate your record.
Global Health Ministries / Online:

Use the drop down menu to designate your donation
By Phone: Please Call 763-586-9590
Friends of Liberia / By Mail: FOL Treasurer, Pete Murdza
P.O. Box 164
Etna, NH 03750
On Line

Saving HealthCare Workers Lives – Kickstarter Campaign: Patricia McQuilkin and Michelle Niescierenko / Donate via online form only

Ends Aug. 2014
UMS Office of Global Health / Please contact Deborah Noble, OGH Project Coordinator at 508-856-6240 or email her at for details on how to donate in kind items.