page_title: Project Medishare
section_title: Fundraising and donations
hierarchical_section_title: Project Medishare / Fundraising and donations
caption_attribution_description: Physical therapist Marta Bloyer, with the University of Miami Global Institute's Project Medishare, helps an earthquake survivor walk in Port-au-Prince.
context_page_description: Project Medishare is a 501, non-profit organization registered in the State of Florida. It was founded by Dr. Barth Green and Arthur Fournier from the University of Miami School of Medicine. The organization was created in 1994 to improve healthcare in Haiti. Since then, it has been committed to help its Haitian partners by establishing and funding sustainable programs, providing technology and equipment to hospitals, clinics, and other affiliated programs and training of Haitian physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
  Project Medishare’s focus program include Community Health, Maternal Health, Child Health and Nutrition, and Medical Training and Education. The geographic areas served by the organization include Port-au-Prince and the Central Plateau in Haiti. The organization provides direct beneficiaries for more than 80,000 people every year.
context_section_description: On March 9th, 2010, Carestream donated a CARESTREAM ITX-560 Mobile X-ray System, a wireless, battery-operated system for getting instant digital images for the local urgent care center. The system was donated through Project Medishare for the provision of medical assistance in Haiti.
  NBA players, Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade founded the Athletes Relief Fund for Haiti and raised $800,000 in 2010 for Project Medishare to help improve the quality of life for the people of Haiti.
  In January 2010, World Emblem International, Miami, donated services and products to Project Medishare. World Emblem also printed t-shirts with the “Save Haiti Saturday” and “Project Medishare” logos. Many restaurants and bars across the US also donated a percentage of their Saturday revenue for Save Haiti Saturday, a fundraising initiative for Project Medshare’s earthquake relief efforts.
  United Way granted $40,000 grant to Project Medishare to continue to fund medical supplies and medical care in Haiti. Yéle Haiti Foundation partnered with Project Medishare to provide the first high-resolution CT Scanner in Haiti. The scanner was made available for all patients regardless of their financial resources.
  
  A $5 million financial support from American Red Cross with $2 million additional funding enabled Hospital Bernard Mevs/Project Medishare to keep their doors open for the people in Haiti in need of services. An additional $3.6 million was donated to Project Medishare to support their relief efforts by the American Red Cross in 2012. The amount was used to cover costs, including operating expenses and administrative fees of critical care and trauma service facility in the country.
  Justin Bieber donated a portion of all his proceeds from his album in 2012 to Project Medishare. He also performed at the Massey Hall for a charity fundraising show. The show was broadcast on MuchMusic and CTV and had raised $500,000. A considerable amount was donated to Project Medishare.
  
  In August 2011, an exclusive line of Swarovski crystal-embellished bangles and tank tops was created by Pascal’s House of Blings as an initiative to raise funds for Project Medishare for people of Haiti. The items included Save Haiti exclusive bangle, signature Romero Britto designed tank tops, and Project Medishare tank tops. Since the earthquake hit Haiti, AmeriCares has been working closely with Project Medishare for providing the pharmacy, pediatric, and neonatal departments of Hôspital Bernard Mevs in Port-au-Prince. It has also provided medication and incubators to help treat vulnerable children.
  Miguel Cabrera donated $900,000 to Project Medishare in January 2010. It helped in providing medical relief and support to the people affected by the earthquake in Haiti. The Sarah Jane Brain Foundation donated half of the proceeds from its fundraising reception and dinner held in February to Project Medishare. 
  The Style Saves team traveled to Port au Prince on March 25th, 2017, to deliver donations. Medicine and first aid donations were donated to Hospital Bernard with Project Medishare. Carnival Cruise Lines contributed $5 million to earthquake relief organizations in Haiti, which Project Medishare was a part of as well. It also shipped 2000 pounds of relief supplies to Project Medishare, which included water, blankets, diapers, and protein bars, and other non-perishable food items.  On May 1st, 2019, Project Medishare started a fundraiser as part of its 25th anniversary to continue helping and provide medical assistance for the people in Haiti.
caption: Physical therapist Marta Bloyer, with the University of Miami Global Institute's Project Medishare, helps an earthquake survivor walk in Port-au-Prince.
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