In 2025, JABOR facilitated the movement of 200 hospital beds from San Francisco to a warehouse in Denver, where they will be distributed to developing countries around the globe. This recent JABOR initiative was a coordinated effort led by Mary Lou Figley of JABOR, Mike Sherkenbach of Dreamliner, and one of JABOR’s key nonprofit partners, Project C.U.R.E.

The hospital beds, donated by Laguna Honda Hospital in San Francisco, were transported via Dreamliner trailers to Project C.U.R.E.’s warehouse in Denver. From there, the beds will be packed into emergency shipping containers bound for under-resourced countries around the globe.

In today's world, many vital humanitarian programs are being abandoned, leaving millions without crucial aid. Children in under-resourced countries are particularly vulnerable. As the aid gap widens, the need for support has never been more urgent.

“The impact these beds have is incredible,” said Janet Thomason, Director of National Procurement at Project C.U.R.E. “I recently returned from Ghana, where there are only 6.9 hospital beds for every 10,000 people!” She continued, “JABOR’s contribution not only provides comfort to patients but also makes it safer and easier for healthcare professionals to care for them. We are deeply grateful for your help in making this possible!”

The transportation support from JABOR and the live event industry is essential for the NGO’s work. This year alone, Project C.U.R.E. will ship over 220 forty-five-foot containers of medical supplies and equipment to more than 50 countries. Every 39 hours, one of these containers departs from Project C.U.R.E.'s warehouses, and 90% of them contain ICU beds. These beds are truly life-changing—and lifesaving. The hospitals and clinics they reach are often located in some of the most rural and underserved areas, making these donations critical.

"It’s just 200 ICU beds" you might say. But if each bed serves just one patient a week for a year, it will touch the lives of 10,400 people. With a lifespan of 8-10 years, these beds could ultimately help 104,000 patients. It’s no exaggeration to say that when we affect the lives of 100,000 people, we’ll be saving a lot of lives!

Project C.U.R.E. has warehouses all over the U.S., including in Austin, Phoenix, Denver, Chicago, New York and Nashville. Below is a map showing the global reach of Project C.U.R.E.'s services. To learn more about the organization, watch this great 2-minute video here: Classy 2021 People's Choice Award | Project C.U.R.E.