PROJECT C.U.R.E. Announces New Houston Executive Director

HOUSTON, TX, JANUARY 9, 2012 – PROJECT C.U.R.E., the Colorado based nonprofit organization that delivers donated medical supplies and equipment to underserved hospitals and clinics in over 120 developing countries, announced today the hiring of Sandra Curphey to be the executive director of its Houston office.

In her new role, Curphey will oversee all aspects of PROJECT C.U.R.E. Houston fundraising efforts, working closely with corporate sponsors and major donors to help lead the organization in their global medical relief efforts.

“PROJECT C.U.R.E. is excited to welcome Sandra to our growing team. She has a track record of nonprofit leadership experience and moving fundraising programs forward,” said Betsy Boudreau, Vice President of Fund Development for PROJECT C.U.R.E.  “We’re confident that she will take our Houston office to new heights and play an instrumental role in shaping our next 25 years of delivering health and hope to the world,” Boudreau continued.

Sandra was selected among more than 100 applicants following an extensive nationwide search. Her 15-year communications and development career has encompassed work for a wide variety of organizations, including Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Diabetes Partnership, and Coalition of Health Services.  Most recently Sandra served as President of Curphey Consulting, which she founded in 2010. 

Sandra holds a BA in Public Relations and Journalism from Texas Tech University. She can be reached at sandracurphey@projectcure.org or 512.971.3901.

PROJECT C.U.R.E. is a nonprofit, humanitarian relief organization that delivers donated medical supplies, equipment and services to medical professionals and the patients under their care in developing countries. Currently, Project C.U.R.E. is the world’s largest organization of its kind, delivering on average two 40-ft. cargo containers of medical relief every week. Since its inception 25 years ago, Project C.U.R.E. has delivered nearly $450 million worth of medical relief to people in need in more than 120 countries worldwide.

PROJECT C.U.R.E. is headquartered in Centennial, Colo., outside of Denver. Distribution centers are located in Centennial, Colo., Phoenix, Ariz. Nashville, Tenn. Houston, Texas; and Chicago, IL. Project C.U.R.E. collection centers are located in Albuquerque, N.M.; Austin, Texas; Basalt, Colo., Brooklyn, N.Y., Grand Junction, Colo., Harrisburg, Pa.; Ithaca, N.Y., Lexington, Ky.; Sarasota, Fla., Tampa, Fla. For more information, visit www.projectcure.org.

For more information about volunteering, making a financial donation or a donation of medical supplies or equipment to Project C.U.R.E., please contact Sandra Curphey at sandracurphey@projectcure.org or 512.971.3901.

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