Upcoming Events & Fundraising News | Doctors Without Borders

July 8, 2008
Upcoming Events & Fundraising News

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.