Collection Complete, Lifesaving Supplies en route to Ecuador!

We are underway, with our precious cargo to Ecuador! Ecuadent is very appreciative of everyone's efforts that got us to this point and we are excited to keep you all posted on the next phase, distribution, once the container is safely in port. Here is where the operation currently stands.

Operation Mary-Dor has enjoyed great support in the form of collections, individual donors, and backing from other humanitarian aid organizations, local business leaders, the Secretary of State of Maryland’s office, and the Consulate of Ecuador since its inception. This is one of the most ambitious and important missions that Ecuadent has undergone in its 30-year history. Fortunately for us we have stellar contributions from many of you in the form of your expertise and initiative to get involved.  Thank you.

We began by ordering PPE, disinfectants, and medicine from Blessings International that was most urgently needed. We launched our public campaign shortly after and am happy to report that we raised almost $18,000 from mostly private donations! The outpouring of support has been astounding and we have used these funds to directly save lives down in Ecuador by gathering medical supplies that will keep doctors and healthcare workers safe and medicines that will help treat infected patients. The situation down in Guayaquil has improved since the early days of the pandemic's arrival in Ecuador, however Quito and the hospitals in the city have been facing wave after wave of infections, becoming the new hot spot in the country. The Navy has taken a lead, as you could expect, in the nation’s response. The government has passed a new law that permits civilians to be treated at military facilities to relieve pressure off public hospitals.  

Ecuadent took charge of the logistics of gathering all supplies and readying pallets of supplies, water, and non-perishable food to send in a shipping container as if we were prepping a normal medical/dental mission. We took great care to secure everything before the container was sealed and loaded for its voyage. We expect that the container will arrive in a couple weeks as both Ecuadent and the Navy are monitoring its progress down to Ecuador. Once the container arrives in the Guayaquil port, the Navy will act quickly to remove it from customs and begin the distribution.

We look forward to posting updates to our website so that volunteers, donors, and the public can see these lifesaving supplies get into the hands of people that need them the most.