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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 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, M*A*S*H Teams participated in the 2010 Napa Valley Marathon and the Shinzen 10 Miler. All told, over 130 runners and walkers on M*A*S*H Teams have successfully crossed the finish line. Learn more about the M*A*S*H program from those who have experienced it: Upcoming Events • M*A*S*H is preparing 73 runners and walkers for the November 7, 2010 Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon and Half Marathon. Registration for the 2010 Eye-Q Two Cities M*A*S*H Team is now closed. • MMI also is a charity partner of the October 31, 2010 Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. Twenty-one runners will be participating in this race in support of MMI. Registration for the 2010 MCM through MMI is now closed. • If you would like to receive information on future M*A*S*H Teams, please let us know via the Contact link above. |
