PROJECT C.U.R.E. is working together with the U.S. Military Southern Command, Catholic Relief Services, Partners in Health, and other humanitarian organizations onsite in Haiti to deliver desperately needed medical relief to quake survivors in Haiti. By Jan. 31, the organization will have delivered at least six loads to Haiti. The value of materials delivered currently exceeds $1 million.

1. The first Haiti load left PROJECT C.U.R.E. Nashville on Friday, Jan. 15, on its way to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba where it was shuttled to the U.S.S. Comfort and transported to onsite medical aid groups in Haiti. This load was sponsored by Newmont Mining Corporation.
2. The second load of PROJECT C.U.R.E. medical relief left Denver via American Airlines on Monday, Jan. 18, from which it was flown to Miami and transferred to Catholic Relief Services for the organization’s workers in Haiti. This load was sponsored by MillerCoors.
3. A third load left Denver via American Airlines on Monday, Jan. 18. Materials were received and distributed by the U.S. Military’s Southern Command to various aid organizations.
4. A fourth contingent of supplies traveled from PROJECT C.U.R.E.’s distribution center in Nashville to Norfolk, Va., where it was joined with the U.S.S. Sacagawea (a dry cargo ship) to be distributed by the U.S. Southern Command to various aid organizations.
5. Leaving Phoenix on Jan. 26 is a load destined for Opa-locka, Fla., from which a private charter will transport it to Port-au-Prince on Jan. 30, to be distributed to Partners in Health (PIH). PIH is operating the large Hôpital de l'Université d'état d'Haiti (HUEH), or University Hospital, in the capitol city.
6. PROJECT C.U.R.E. is currently preparing a sixth load, comprised of first aid and hygiene supplies donated by community members, to leave Denver on Wednesday, Jan. 27 en route to Miami, then to Haiti for the U.S. Southern Command to distribute.

In addition to dispatching aid as described above, PROJECT C.U.R.E. will continue to work with various governmental, nonprofit, and business partners to deliver additional loads of medical relief supplies to Haitians in this urgent time of need and for many years to come. 

PROJECT C.U.R.E.’s efforts to deliver assistance to Haiti for earthquake relief would not be possible without the support of hundreds of individuals, companies, and organizations who have donated time, supplies, and money. PROJECT C.U.R.E. thanks all of these people for their contributions.

Each “load” represents 800-900 cartons (boxes) of goods. The monetary value of the loads varies. 

After receiving an e-mail from PROJECT C.U.R.E. a week ago regarding the Haiti earthquake, and what individuals could do to help, Don Huck started making plans to make a difference. Mr. Huck, who is the owner of Talking Books Plus in Littleton, Colo., maintains a personal connection with PROJECT C.U.R.E. through two of the organization's angel ambassadors - Dr. Merl and Barbara Jacobsen - who have been customers at the store since 2006.

Upon learning of the needs in Haiti, Talking Books Plus spread the word to its customer base, who number more than 300 in Denver and the surrounding mountain area. The store's customer base had one thing in common - their love of audio books. Now they have another reason for sharing - opening their hearts and wallets to contribute to a donations drive for PROJECT C.U.R.E.

So far the store has collected more than $700 in first aid and home medical supplies that will be taken to PROJECT C.U.R.E. for delivery to Haiti.

Talking Books Plus will also donate a percentage of gross sales taken in from January 14 through February 14, 2010, to help with the costs of delivering the supplies to Haitians in this time of need. Join Talking Books Plus and make a donation online today.

Want to organize a donations drive at your retail location, workplace, or community center? Contact us to learn more.

This weekend, Jazz Car Wash and Detailing will donate a portion of all proceeds from Jan. 22, 23 and 24 to PROJECT C.U.R.E.’s Help for Haiti program. 

With contributions from volunteers and donors, the Help for Haiti program delivers much-needed medical supplies to Haiti in this time of need, including bandages and dressings, syringes, pain medications, hygiene items, crutches, and other supplies helpful for emergency situations. 

Two dollars from every car wash and $5 from every detail service on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Jazz Car Wash & Detailing will be donated to this fund. Additional donations are also welcome. 

“The people of Haiti have been through so much and have so little,” states Keith Taylor, owner of Jazz Car Wash & Detailing. “We’re in a position to help and are proud to do so.” 

Jazz Car Wash and Detailing is located at 6095 S. Santa Fe Drive across from Arapahoe Community College and next to the Platte River Bar and Grill. 

Business hours are Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. 

Several organizations and individuals in the Denver metro area have teamed up to host a fundraiser for PROJECT C.U.R.E.'s emergency relief efforts in Haiti. Monetary donations will be accepted, as will volunteers for work at the organization's distribution center in Centennial.

There will be special music presentations throughout the eveni9ng by Panama Soweto (Slam Nuba), Time (Calm), and DJ AshishB, to accompany short educational presentations on Haiti and its people, and on earthquakes.

Location: The Other Side Arts, 1644 Platte Street, Denver
When: Jan. 24, 2010, 5-9 p.m.

No fee for admission. Event is family friendly. Wine will be served.

Supported in part by the Institute of International Education.

Peter Bryson of Nooknose Photography is supporting PROJECT C.U.R.E., and 25% of net profits from sales will go to the organization. Host: Peter Bryson, Nooknose Photography Location: Core New Art Space 900 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO When: Friday, Jan. 22, 5-9 p.m. Phone: 303-526-9200
The show goes on for three weeks: Jan. 21-Feb. 7, 2010. Please join in the opening celebration. Food and drinks will be served. Children are welcome to attend.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of hundreds of volunteers nationwide, the first Haiti load left PROJECT C.U.R.E. Nashville on Friday, Jan. 15, on its way to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba where it will be shuttled to the U.S.S. Comfort and transported to onsite medical aid groups in Haiti. This load was sponsored by Newmont Mining Corporation. The second load of PROJECT C.U.R.E. medical relief left Denver International Airport via American Airlines on Monday, Jan. 18, from which it will be flown to Miami and transferred to Catholic Relief Services to be chartered to the organization’s workers on the ground in Haiti. This load was sponsored by MillerCoors.

A third load left Denver International Airport via American Airlines on Monday, Jan. 18, with plans to be lifted to Haiti and distributed by the U.S. Military’s Southern Command to various aid organizations working in Haiti. A fourth contingent of supplies will travel from PROJECT C.U.R.E.’s distribution center in Nashville, Tenn., to Norfolk, Va., where it will go on the U.S.S. Sacagawea to be distributed by the U.S. Military’s Southern Command to various aid organizations working in Haiti. PROJECT C.U.R.E. will continue to work with its partners on ongoing shipments of medical relief in the next few weeks.

We have been encouraged by the amount of interest in supporting PROJECT C.U.R.E.'s efforts to assist with earthquake recovery in Haiti. Interested to know what you can do?

We want to offer you options. Depending on what fits your interests the most, please visit the following pages to learn more.

• Give supplies.

  View a list of requested first aid and hygiene supplies and learn more about where to drop them off.
  

• Volunteer your time to help collect and sort supplies.

  Learn more about how, when, and where you can contribute your time and energy.
  

• Donate money to help with transportation costs.

  Make a donation today by selecting "2010 Haiti Earthquake Relief" from the fund designation menu.

PROJECT C.U.R.E. is currently accepting donations of first aid and hygiene supplies (list below) to help with preparation for future deliveries of medical relief to the country.

Donations can be sent to or dropped off at PROJECT C.U.R.E. distribution centers in four cities nationwide: Denver, Phoenix, Nashville and Houston.

Employees at United Launch Alliance in Centennial, Colorado, have arranged a workplace donation drive. You can do the same at your workplace with the list below. Contact us if you need assistance with transporting donations to a collection center.

In the upcoming days, the organization will coordinate with various retail and community locations in these four cities to allow individuals and groups to make donations at their convenience.

Suggested donations for Help for Haiti:

Disinfectants / antibacterial solutions (peroxide) Hand sanitizer Masks Sterile gloves Bandages Wraps/rolled bandages Gauze and dressings Tape	Splints Baby formula Infant rehydration (Pedialyte) Personal care items Adhesive bandages (Band-Aids) Water purification tablets Crutches Antibiotic ointment (Neosporin) Analgesics (Tylenol, aspirin, Advil)

Just prior to the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, a PROJECT C.U.R.E. container full of medical supplies and equipment was approaching port, awaiting delivery to its final destination in Léogâne. Various supplies in the container will be instrumental with disaster relief, including gloves, dressings and suture kits, syringes, and an anesthesia machine. However, following closure of the port, the steam ship transporting the container has been diverted.

It is estimated that as many as three million people may have been affected by the quake, and the death toll may reach into the thousands. Haitians, most of whom already live on less than $2 a day, have to contend with the strongest earthquake the region has seen in more than 200 years.

Newmont Mining Corporation has committed to sponsor PROJECT C.U.R.E.'s delivery of two disaster-relief containers. Employees will volunteer to load the containers, which will hold bandages and dressings, syringes, some anesthesia supplies, crutches, and other supplies helpful for emergency situations.

Your donations will help PROJECT C.U.R.E. deliver much-needed medical relief to Haiti. PROJECT C.U.R.E. is currently working to organize collections of supplies and equipment at various locations in its four distribution center cities - Denver, Phoenix, Nashville, and Houston. A list of requested items is below.

You can also donate online to help fund the delivery of supplies to people in need in Haiti. Donate now. Select "2010 Haiti Earthquake Relief" from the fund designation menu or type in "Haiti" in the fund designation text box.

• Band-Aids
• Gauze
• Medical tape
• Baby bottles and baby equipment
• Baby diapers and wipes
• Disinfectant and other skin-cleaning products

Congratulations, Jodi, on completing your climb to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro!
While in Tanzania, Jodi also visited two hospitals and a dispensary in Moshi, near the base of the mountain. Check back here for more photos soon. For the latter months of 2009 and now in the new year, Jodi Grossman is raising funds to support improvements to maternal healthcare in Tanzania. You can contribute to PROJECT C.U.R.E.’s work in the country today. Just enter Kilimanjaro 2009 in the Fund Designation box on our secure online donation form.