Fundraising Events

Over $36,000 raised. Thank you for your support!

2024 Fundraiser: Igniting Spirit, 3rd Annual Global Celebration Friday, September 27th @ Surly Brewing

Event Website: globalsurgery.umn.edu

An event to benefit women's equity in surgical care, research, education and advocacy with local and global community partners.

Why women? Women’s health disparities exist around the globe, but nowhere greater than in resource-poor countries. Women in developing nations lack basic access to health & surgical care, and face life-threatening health issues. Women are also underrepresented in the global health workforce and leadership roles.
What is the impact? Investing in women benefits not only the individual, but also society as a whole. Focusing on these challenges can transform a wide range of issues: strengthening health systems, keeping families together, advancing women’s empowerment, and boosting economic growth.
Igniting Spirit proceeds provide:
- Financial support for breakthrough global health research that impacts policy and health care guidelines
- Seed funding to launch bi-directional training programs
- Medical equipment to bring new treatment options to LMICs
- Support for the recently established Global Breast Cancer Fellowship which is only open to MDs from LMICs, and is the only program of it’s kind in the US

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