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- It's a familiar pattern. The U.S. invades another country, kills and maims hundreds of thousands of men, women and children, then produces maudlin news segments that enable Americans to pat each other on the back about how kind and generous we are. All without the slightest hint of irony...unbelievable.
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- What a wonderful, compelling story. My family was very moved. Children are children all over the world, it is just great to see that there are people on both sides of these stories that want to do something for these innocent victims - soldiers in Iraq, doctors and civilians in the United States. A lot of the comments on this article are very distatesful and are more telling of the people who submit them than the compassionate people who have made it their life's mission to help out.
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- Thank you 60 Minutes Crew for bringing attention to Elissa Montanti. She is someone we should model our lives on. Not baseball players, Rappers, Television Stars ( sorry guys). Let's remember each of us has a higher purpose and well, some of us achieve it and others don't. Not only was your piece on GMRF inspiring but the majority of the comments here are expressions of thanks and love. Well done 60 Minutes, you got it right!
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- Another worthwhile report from Leslie.
I noticed she mentioned Canada. For decades, U.S. tv seldom, if ever, mentioned Canada, but recently we've been mentioned more. For some reason, it was much more comfortable when the U.S. seemed unaware that we shared the continent. It feels like nothing good can come from U.S. acknowledgement of our existance - it remains to be seen. - Reply to this comment
- OHHH MY GOD, I cant believe this.... thank you trustbutverify!!!
You know I went to their website, and I clicked on the about us link and at the middle left I didnt see a link to GuideStar where their financials are available. You know it makes me mad, how dare she take a $47.000 salary???? Who does she think she is, a fast food restaurant manager????? Any one can do what she does.... And DONT EVEN get me started on $17000 in car expenses, doesnt their car run on rainbows and unicorns like my does???? I even bet that the car is insured and gets regular checkups.... PHONE $13.000 wowwwww what does she dooo call international, she probably lets the kids she brings call their families. $18000 in rent ohhhh I cant, did she pay rent where she housed her kids, $14,700 for improvements for what let the families stay in a tent. Call me old fashioned but $8,900 for computers, whats wrong with a typewriter??? Thats how I do all my work, best part I never have to worry about what font to use, best thing ever... Now you blew my mind, you mean to tell me that the Dr. is on her board, I didnt see his name 3rd in line under the board members page. Ho can 60 miss this???? If you ask me I think this is a conspiracy.... I think 60 should have first named the board members then stated the financials then did the story, because how would we know???? Its not like the information is on their website.... One more thing, this is not from the NYS Attorney General but I heard that with all the money she is stuffing in her mattress went and bought a villa in Iraq and people say it has golden toilettes. Dont go by me, there is no way a person would do good for the sake of doing good... - Reply to this comment
- How can I help???????
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- This hag lines her own pockets first. That's how these charities work. Charities are set up to rob the poor. They pay no U.S. taxes. Charities have been scandal ridden for 50 years.
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- The story about Ms. Montanti and Global Medical Relief was very moving, but it is only half the story. A review of Global Medical's most recent filing with the NYS Attorney General's Office shows that for the year 2010, only 1/3 of the cash contributions were distributed for patient services. The charity paid Ms. Montanti a salary of $47,000. In addition the charity paid her rent of $18,000 for what she said was previously her walk-in closet. There are also disbursements of $17,000 for automobile expenses, $8,900 for computers, $14,700 for leasehold improvements, and #13,000 for telephone expenses. It appears that Ms. Montanti while doing good works is getting paid reasonably well to do so. The majority of the services that the patients receive are donated by providers.
It is also troubling, that CBS did not disclose that Dr. Alizedeh, the Plastic Surgeon featured on the show, who I commend for the donation of his services, is on the Board of Directors of the Fund. This is all information that CBS could have gotten from the organization's web site, and the web site of the NYS Attorney General. It doesn't make for as good a story, but it paints a more balanced view of the foundation and how it operates.
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- this woman is truly doing a wonderful thing i hope the hate mail stops
maybe if she could help a youngster born in USA one for maybe every
10th forgein child she helps we have victims here of circumstances
not of their making also (hiv/aids and crack cocaine babies)
god bless you Elissa you are a grand person - Reply to this comment
- I loved this story.
How can I helo this organization?
Regard,
Sonia - Reply to this comment
