GMI Charity Auction for Teasdale Corti Foundation

GMI's (Global Medicine Initiative) vision is to advocate for international health and access to medicines at the local, national and international level. Members of GMI are leaders in developing initiatives related to access to medicines and pharmaceutical care at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy.

As young professionals, our goal is to promote awareness and education regarding issues and policies that influence international access to drugs. We do this through activities that foster knowledge about global health challenges such as journal club meetings, educational speakers, fundraising and travel.

This auction is in collaboration with Teasdale-Corti Foundation, dedicated to improving provision of healthcare for the Lacor hospital in northern Uganda.

Dr. Lucille Teasdale was a Canadian surgeon and Dr. Piero Corti was an Italian pediatrician, devoted their lives to developing the Lacor Hospital in northern Uganda. In 1995, the Teasdale-Corti Foundation was created by the couple to ensure the hospital's sustainability. Originated from a small bush hospital, the Lacor Hospital now treats over 250, 000 patients and employs 700 locals. However, it continues to face financial crises.

“While Lacor Hospital has been successful in attracting significant funds during the years of conflict in Northern Uganda, it is becoming more challenging to keep up with the growing costs of running the hospital. With peace taking hold in the area, the hospital recognizes the need to become a modern not-for-profit organization with a diversified and stable funding base." - Teasdale- Corti Foundation

All of the proceeds from the GMI Gala will be going towards The Teasdale-Corti Foundation. Any donation will help make an impact to improve the quality of life of patients in Uganda as 65% of the hospital costs rely on donations.

Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause!

For more information on the Foundation please visit: https://becomepart.org/