M*A*S*H, which stands for Medical Aid Supplying Hope, was created as a means of introducing the Central California community to a local non-profit organization called Medical Ministries International.  MMI obtains donated, surplus medical equipment, supplies, and medicines and ships them to less advantaged clinics and hospitals all over the world.  In addition, MMI volunteer travel teams hold primary care clinics in various regions where medical care is unavailable.  MMI has provided assistance to India, Haiti, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Mexico, Armenia, Columbia, Laos, Fiji, South Africa, Indonesia, Honduras, Ethiopia, and the Philippines.

The M*A*S*H Runners exist to support the work of Medical Ministries International and offer an opportunity to get fit at the same time.  Participants on M*A*S*H Runners Teams raise funds for MMI in return for receiving training for various marathon and half marathon events.  M*A*S*H first trained a team for the 2008 Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon and Half Marathon (in Fresno and Clovis, CA).  In 2009, Medical Ministries International was named an official charity for, and M*A*S*H Runners sent teams to, both the St. George Marathon and the Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon and Half Marathon.  Most recently, a M*A*S*H Runners Team participated in the 2010 Napa Valley Marathon.  All told, over 100 runners and walkers on M*A*S*H Teams have successfully crossed the finish line. 

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