Chicago reception raises funds for medical mission to Lviv (04/29/01)

Chicago reception raises funds for medical mission to Lviv

by Dr. George Hrycelak

CHICAGO - The Global Medical Foundation and the Illinois Branch of the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America jointly sponsored a reception at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Chicago on March 16 to help raise awareness, funds and supplies for the medical mission to the Lviv Regional Clinical Hospital in Ukraine scheduled for May.

The Global Medical Foundation of Chicago is composed of medical professionals in various fields who donate their time and expertise to provide care for patients in underserved areas of the world. Traveling at their own cost, they have visited many countries on several continents. Partly due to Chicago's active Ukrainian medical community, Lviv was chosen for this year's mission.

The Lviv Mission Liaison Committee, composed of Roksolana Tymiak-Lonchyna, D.D.S., Vassyl Lonchyna, M.D., and Yurij Sonevytsky, M.D., sought medical manpower support for this mission among members of the Illinois Branch of UMANA, among others. The response was pleasantly unexpected, with over 25 physicians, surgeons and other health professionals volunteering their services.

Reception attendees heard the Mission Committee present an overview of the project and appeal for needed medical and surgical supplies. Despite a surprise late winter snowfall in the Windy City, members of the public, Chicago's Ukrainian business community, along with physicians enjoyed wine, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction of fine art, all amid strains of bandura music. Proceeds from this evening will enable essential medical care to reach a needy and deserving population of Lviv, Ukraine.

For further information, call (630) 654-3341.

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