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Global Medical Relief's mission

March 27, 2011 5:00 PM

Wars can literally shatter children's lives and Elissa Montanti is on a mission to make some of them whole again through a network of volunteers. Scott Pelley reports.

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by Beliefforrelief22 April 5, 2011 8:27 PM EDT
Very much like what we strive for.. with our moto being "one family at a time" :)
Check out:
WWW.BeliefForRelief.org
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by MamaDeatherage23 March 31, 2011 1:35 PM EDT
You know this is terrible children just don't deserve this crap!!! Living in the line of fire! war is a neccessary but terrible thing for the innocent children!
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by happyholidays32 March 28, 2011 7:54 PM EDT
this is an amazing story! I an only 12 and this made me cry:( But it is such a beautiful story. I love what you do and you can change the world with this. Keep up the good work!!! :):):)
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by talita-koomi March 28, 2011 1:56 PM EDT
HEY CBS!!! Why didn't you put up a link or an address for those of us who would like to send some $ to support this remarkable woman?! I can't believe how low some scum-bag people stoop! Putting BOMBS into a bottle where children play! AND writing HATE MAIL to a woman who is actually DOING what Jesus told us to do! SHAME ON THEM!!
BLESS YOU ELISSA!! May this story result in great blessings upon you and your little, mighty organization! May more and more doctors and hospitals and other medical profs help you, and may you receive every other kind of assistance you need to move forward and grow and help MORE and MORE of these children who have no other resources besides the kindness of good people like you. You are an inspiration! Thanks for reminding us how good we realy have it in this country- it's time to count our many blessings, such as not having to worry about our kids stepping on mines and IED's when they go out to play.
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by trustbutverify March 28, 2011 1:49 PM EDT
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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by avs54 March 28, 2011 12:12 PM EDT
The coriolus effect of the wings of one butterfly can set off winds across continents. Congratulations, Elissa for your selfless actions.
and congratulations to all of the people who have given of their time and talents to help the helpless. Would like to be in contact with Elissa directly to see how I might be able to help out
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by ramzisaleh March 28, 2011 7:52 AM EDT
this story made me cray real thanks to you and minutes.
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by baines75 March 28, 2011 12:43 AM EDT
That is so cool that you do what you do I think that there need to be more people out there willing to help out people in the world or jest nest door what ever it means. I jest really want to say thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by MuthanaM March 27, 2011 11:04 PM EDT
The women of success Elissa has achieved a great progress in support the children around the world. The ultimate mission of Global Medical Relief has successfully return back the smile for needy children. God bless you Elissa and all doctors, staff, and people who support the mission of GMR
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