Pediatric Cancer Hospital / Guatemala City

  • In 2006 Huntsville Rotary Club developed a partnership with Rotary Club of Guatemala City, the oldest club in the region and their District 4250 in an effort to promote Health, Education and aid to Rural communities.
  • Efforts included financial support in conjunction with a matching grant from Rotary International, the combination of which totaled $70,000 to supply Infusion Pumps to the Children's Hospital with Cancer in Guatemala City.
  • In 2011 our club provided a total of $20,000 to purchase hospital beds which replaced cots, sleeping bags and mattresses.
  • In 2013 our club partnered worked to pack and ship 52 hospital beds to Guatemala  These bed were donated by Huntsville Hospital as a result of a closed facility.
  • In 2017 our club provided $20,000 for the purchase of patient monitors.
  • The Huntsville Rotary Club continues to designate time and treasure for the treatment of pediatric cancer patients.