Do I Need To Be A Rotarian To Participate In The Gift Of Life Programs
Are All Children Transported To The United States For Operations?
Does Gift Of Life International Need Items And Services As Well?
What Does The Money I Donate Go For?
How Much Money Is Needed To Save One Child's Life?
How Can A Corporation Become More Involved?
How Can I Get More Information?
No. Although GOL Is Mostly Based Upon The Global Network Of Rotary, There Are Many Individuals And Organizations Affiliated With GOL Programs Throughout The World That Are Not Associated With Rotary. Gift Of Life International Often Receives Contributions And In-Kind Gifts From Corporations, Foundations And Individuals With No Affiliation To Rotary. Additionally, We Have Hundreds Of Volunteers Around The World Who Are Not Rotarians.
No. Gift Of Life International And Gift Of Life Programs Throughout The World Have Developed Relationships With 75 Healthcare Facilities In 64 Countries On 6 Continents. Thus, We Are Able To Provide Treatment To Children In Various Locations Around The World. We Are Currently Working To Develop Sustainable In Country Pediatric Cardiac Care In Many Countries Worldwide. One Such Example Is The Work We Have Done In The Dominican Republic. You Will Read More About Our Screening And Medical Missions That Form The Basis For This Global Outreach Effort.
Participating Rotary Clubs And Districts Allocate To Gift Of Life Programs A Portion Of The Funds That They Raise Each Year. Additionally, Monies Are Raised By Gift Of Life Programs For The Exclusive Use Of Supporting Their Ongoing Efforts To Help Children In Need Of Heart Surgery.
A Nominal Fee Is Paid By GOL To The Hospital Where The Child Receives Treatment. This Fee Covers The Cost Of Medications, Disposable Equipment/Materials, Food, Etc. That The Hospital Incurs With Each Patient. Cardiologists, Surgeons, Nurses, And Other Healthcare Personnel Contribute Their Time And Talents On A Pro Bono Basis.
The Sponsoring Rotary Club Arranges For A Host Family (And/Or A Local Organization Such As The Ronald Mcdonald House) To Provide Shelter, Meals And Transportation For The Child And His/Her Parent. This Care Will Be Maintained For The Duration Of Their Stay In The United States.
Yes. There Is Always A Need For "In Kind Contributions" In Which The Donation Is A Service Or Product. For Example, Medical Supplies Such As Surgical Gloves, Bandages, And Disposable Operating Room Instruments Are Always Needed. Pre- And Post- Operative Medications Are Always Needed For Each Child We Treat. Additionally, The Hosting Of Children And Parents Is A Crucial Part Of Our Effort. Therefore, We Need Families And Individuals Who Can Fill This Need. There Are Other Ways That Corporations, Foundations, And Individuals Can Contribute To Our Mission. Please Contact Your Local Gift Of Life Program To Find Out More About How To Join Our Family. You May Find A Program Near You By Accessing The Map Of Programs On The Home Page Of This Website.
Monies That Are Contributed To Gift Of Life International Go Directly To Programs That Maximize The Capacity Of Existing Gift Of Life Programs And Increase The Number Of Gift Of Life Programs Around The World. Some Of The Specific Efforts That You Will Be Funding Are: Medical Missions, Screening Missions, And Direct Care For Individual Children. Additionally, There Are Administrative Costs Which Are Necessary In Order To Maintain The Communication And Coordination Efforts Between GOL Programs Worldwide. All These Efforts Lead Directly To The Saving Of Children's Lives.
On The Average $5,000 To $10,000 Is Needed To Save The Life Of One Child. This Includes: (1) Lodging, Transportation, Meals And Incidentals While Awaiting Surgery And After Surgery And (2) The Nominal Fee Paid To The Hospital.
Gift Of Life International Is Grateful To Accept Donations Either Via The
Internet Through The Secure Paypal System Which Will Accept All Major Credit Cards Or By Check Or Money Order. Checks And Money Orders Can Be Mailed To:
Rob Raylman, Executive Director
Gift of Life International
PO Box 650436
Fresh Meadows, New York 11365
Email: rraylman@aol.com
Phone: 845-546-2104
In Addition To Financial Contributions To Gift Of Life International You Can Help Local Gift Of Life Programs With Your Time And Effort. There Are Many Ways You Can Help Save A Child's Life. For Example, You Can Volunteer As A Host Family For One Of Our Children Or You Can Get Involved In Planning Fundraising Events. Please Contact Your Local GOL Program To Find How You Can Become Involved. You Can Locate The Program Nearest You By Checking Out Our Program Map On The Homepage Of This Website.
The Mission Of Gift Of Life International (GOLI) Is Frequently Aligned With The Mission Statements Of Corporations Around The World. GOLI's Ability To Reach Communities In Over 64 Countries On 6 Continents Is Attractive To Corporations That Have A Global Reach And Want To Provide Humanitarian Aid To The Maximum Amount Of Persons. In The 'support GOL" Section Of This Website We Deliniate Specific Ways That Corporations Can Play A Role In Saving The Lives Of Children (For Example, Sponsorship Of Medical And Screening Missions).
To Find Our More About Gift Of Life International And Our Efforts To Bring
Life-Saving Open Heart Surgery To Children In Need, Please Contact Us Directly
Via This Website Or:
Rob Raylman, Executive Director
Gift of Life International
PO Box 650436
Fresh Meadows, New York 11365
Email: rraylman@aol.com
Phone: 845-546-2104