The 2011 Container Shipment:

In 2010, Running For Hope began collecting wheel chairs, crutches, walkers and other devices to assist
disabled people in Lebanon.  Through partnership with a local church, we are providing relief in a region
where various political/religious factions make suitable devices difficult to obtain.  August 12, 2011, the shipping container was closed and sent to the docks for a journey that would take several weeks and overcome challenges with logistics and delays.

One shipping container may not seem like much, but it was 40 feet long and jam-packed with practical
devices--including several wheel chairs and walkers that were provided by Joni and Friends.  This is the
initial supply of devices for a clinic where ongoing care will be provided.

Running For Hope identified care-giving expertise in the region and funded the shipment out of the proceeds from of our Run/Walk event and benevolent donors.

With a local church on the receiving end, we have initiated a partnership for ongoing relationships with the recipients of these ambulatory aids.

Along with the crutches, walkers, wheelchairs and such, clinic desks and exam tables were provided so that medical personnel will be able to care for patients with suitable furniture.

Thank you for taking part in this!

That's one full container... all ready to go to the Middle East!

The receiving of the container:

From: Georgette Khoury
To: Elie Hasbani
Sent: Thursday, November 3, 2011 12:03 PM
Subject: thank you Running for Hope and pastor Eli Hasbani

Greetings!

We thank you for the big effort and big work you did in sending the container for the needy and disable people in Lebanon, who thank you in advance for helping them to survive and live an honored life. 

We ask God to bless each brother, institution, hospital, clinic and church that donated the items… for special blessings and riches from above, from our Lord. Thank you so much. We will do our best to help, to reach out with these tools, and with the word of God from a loving heart, to all the people.

Enjoy this picture taken while receiving the shipping container.

May God bless you richly,
Pastor Najib Khoury, and your brothers in Lebanon