Forging a Partnership for Healing: MJH and WMRI Unite
Dr. Glenn Roy V. Paraso, Executive Director of Mary Johnston Hospital (MJH), met with Mr. George Samson, President of World Medical Relief, Inc. (WMRI), to discuss a potential partnership aimed at conducting healing missions in the Philippines. WMRI, a Detroit-based non-profit organization, specializes in providing medical equipment, devices, and supplies from U.S. hospitals to underserved healthcare institutions worldwide. This collaboration was initiated through WMRI’s Asia representative, Dr. Irineo Alvaro, who also serves as President of Wesleyan University Philippines (WUP). The meeting took place during WMRI’s 71st Gala Night on November 9 in Michigan, United States, where MJH was invited as an observer. The event paved the way for discussions about equipping MJH to further its mission of providing compassionate care to the community. WMRI, founded in 1953 by Methodist laywoman Irene Auberlin in response to the Korean War’s humanitarian crisis, continues its legacy of supporting hospitals globally. Inspired by MJH’s dedication to serving the poor, Mr. Samson has invited MJH to become a beneficiary of WMRI’s resources. Dr. Paraso expressed his gratitude and excitement about this opportunity, stating, “We are now preparing a priority checklist of medical equipment, devices, and supplies that our hospital urgently needs. We praise God for opening new frontiers for His mission.“ Mr. Samson is scheduled to visit MJH early next year to further strengthen this promising partnership.
