Upcoming Events & Fundraising News

July 8, 2008

This article is part of the Summer 2008 issue of the MSF Alert newsletter.

MSF launches 2008 North American tour of “A Refugee Camp in the Heart of the City”

This fall, MSF will take its outdoor educational exhibit, A Refugee Camp in the Heart of the City, to eight cities in western Canada and California. A list of cities and dates are below.

At each location, MSF will host panel discussions, recruitment events, and other public activities. Visit our Refugee Camp site for details.

Canadian cities

• Winnipeg
  September 11-14
• Edmonton
  September 18-21
• Calgary
  September 25-28
• Vancouver
  October 2-6

US cities

• San Francisco, Little Marina Green Park
  October 15-19
• Los Angeles, Crystal Springs Picnic Area at Griffith Park
  October 22-27
• Santa Monica, Parking Lot 1 North, Santa Monica Pier
  October 31-November 2
• San Diego, Presidents Way Lawn, Balboa Park
  November 6-9

Put Your Ideals Into Practice: Attend an MSF recruitment information session

Every day, MSF field staff from around the world work alongside locally hired staff to assist people struggling to survive amid armed conflicts, nutritional crises, natural disasters, and epidemics—regardless of political, religious, or economic interest.

Prospective medical and non-medical aid workers are invited to join us for a presentation, film, and question and answer session to learn more about how you can become part of MSF’s field work. For more information, and to register, visit doctorswithoutborders.org/volunteer/recruitment.cfm
Upcoming Recruitment Info Sessions

• Burlington, VT: Tuesday, July 15
• New York, NY: Wednesday, July 16
• Austin, TX: Tuesday, July 22
• Via Webcast: Wednesday, July 30
• Seattle, WA: Tuesday, August 19

Have you considered including MSF in your estate plans?

With the support of loyal friends like you, MSF is able to provide urgent medical care for people in great need. Please consider strengthening your commitment to MSF by joining our Legacy Society and designating a gift to MSF in your will. Your legacy gift will enable us to respond to the challenges we will face in the years ahead. The tax savings to your estate are an added benefit that you should discuss with your financial advisor.

If you have already included MSF in your estate plans, please tell us so we can thank you and include you in our distinguished Legacy Society.

If you would like more information about MSF planned giving opportunities, please contact:

Beth Golden, Planned Giving Officer, at (212) 655-3771 or plannedgiving@newyork.msf.org.