When Compassion Crosses Borders: A Supply Chain Leader's Mission
Description
Greg Goddard, Division Vice President of Supply Chain at Scion Health, shares his extraordinary work with Ukrainian orphans through his foundation Simply Loved Orphan Care. Despite ongoing war, Greg travels to Ukraine to provide children from the Children of Grace Orphanage a 10-day retreat in the Carpathian Mountains away from air raid sirens and drone strikes.
• Scion Health operates 15 community hospitals and 63 long-term acute care facilities across 26 states
• Greg and his wife started Simply Loved Orphan Care after adopting two Ukrainian sisters in 2019
• Western Ukraine faces fewer attacks than eastern regions, but air raid sirens and drone strikes still occur
• Economic challenges include average Ukrainian salary of $6,300 compared to $73,500 in America
• Despite war, Ukrainian supply chains have adapted remarkably well with stores remaining stocked
• The mountain retreat costs only $4,000 for 26 children for 10 days including lodging and three meals daily
• Ukrainian children show remarkable resilience while maintaining their childhood despite war conditions
• Working in a war zone provides valuable perspective on healthcare supply chain challenges in America
To support Simply Loved Orphan Care, visit www.simplyloved.org or email Greg at bannergman@att.net
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