Rotary clubs collaborate on project C.U.R.E.

Rotarians from the four West Chester area Rotary Clubs, Sunrise, West Chester Passport, WEGO and the Rotary Club of West Chester (lunch club) collaborated on an early Rotary Day of Service at the project C.U.R.E. warehouse of Dansko in West Grove.

C.U.R.E. (Commission on Urgent Relief and Equipment) works to address the staggering shortages of medical resources around the world. They also work with health experts to treat victims of earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters, as well as societal crises.

C.U.R.E. is the world’s largest distributor of donated medical supplies, equipment and services to doctors and nurses serving the sick and dying in more than 135 countries. The life-saving items, medical equipment, and supplies have gone to hospitals and clinics throughout the under-resourced world since 1987.

This international medical relief organization is supported by over 30,000 volunteers annually, and operates distribution warehouses in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Nashville, Kansas City, and Philadelphia. C.U.R.E. focuses on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, Ebola and COVID19.

The Rotarians sorted and packed varied medical products, including wound care products like bandages, wraps, and ointments, and syringes, feminine hygiene products, respiratory equipment and infant care products.

This was the first collaborative project that the West Chester area Rotary clubs hope to launch on a quarterly basis. Not only was this a time of service but an opportunity for fellowship among Rotarians from the four clubs.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ROTARY CLUB Rotarians from the four West Chester area Rotary Clubs, Sunrise, West Chester Passport, WEGO and the Rotary Club of West Chester (lunch club) collaborated on an early Rotary Day of Service at the project C.U.R.E. warehouse of Dansko in West Grove.