New York One Logo

Date Aired: August 3, 2012
Global Medical Relief Fund Gets "Dream House". [View VideoExternal Link]

CNN Logo

Date Aired: August 3, 2012
The Saint of Staten Island Elissa Montanti found a cause worth her passion: helping war-wounded kids. [View VideoExternal Link]

The Huffington Post Logo

Date Published: August 3, 2012
Daring to Dream on Staten Island.
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Staten Island Advance Logo

Date Published: August 3, 2012
The Staten Island home that love and angels built. [Read Article Link to PDF File]

60 Minutes Logo

Date Aired: March 27, 2011
(CBS News) Of all the tragedies of war, none are greater than those that involve children. Caught in the crossfire or hit by a roadside bomb, children are often wounded but rarely receive the heroic, high tech medical care that our troops depend on. [View VideoExternal Link]
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Staten Island Advance Logo

Date Published: March 26, 2011
'60 Minutes' to feature relief agency based on Staten Island. [Read Article Link to PDF File]



New York One Logo

Date Aired: January 14, 2011
Three Haitian children who survived the massive earthquake last year received medical attention on Staten Island due to the efforts of the Global Medical Relief Fund, and now the group is looking to expand its mission.
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New York One Logo

Date Aired: August 05, 2010
A nine-year-old Iraqi boy who was severely injured in a bomb blast in 2008 is headed back home after receiving free care thanks to a Staten Island based not-for-profit.
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CBS 3 Philly Logo

Date Aired: August 05, 2010
From half a world away, a gravely injured Iraqi boy was flown to Long Island for lifesaving treatment -- and on Monday, he and his family had the chance to thank his doctors and the charity that gave him a second chance at childhood. [View VideoExternal Link]



Philadelphia Inquirer Logo

Date Published: May 20, 2010
Haitian girl, 8, fitted for leg by Shriners in Philadelphia. [Read Article Link to PDF File]

CBS 3 Philly Logo

Date Aired: May 19, 2010
Earthquake Victims Get Help in Philly.
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Staten Island Advance Logo

Date Published: May 13, 2010
A new beginning on Staten Island makes Haitian earthquake victim Sarah smile.
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New York One Logo

Date Aired: May 5, 2010
Three Haitian children who survived the massive earthquake in January will now receive medical attention on Staten Island, thanks to the Global Medical Relief Fund. [View VideoExternal Link]

Staten Island Advance Logo

Date Published: February 16, 2010
Staten Island-based Global Medical Relief Fund, Rep. Michael McMahon step up for Haiti.
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New York One Logo

Date Aired: February 17, 2010
The Global Medical Relief Fund, a charity based in Staten Island, is helping bring young victims of the Haitian earthquake to the United States for medical treatment. [View VideoExternal Link]



New York One Logo

Date Aired: December 24, 2009
Tsunami Survivors Experience New York During The Holidays One Staten Island woman who helps children in need around the world gave two of them a traditional New York holiday experience this past week. [View VideoExternal Link]

CNN Impact Your World Logo

Date Aired: December 23, 2009
Helping tsunami kids Impact Your World highlights efforts to help survivors of the tsunami. [View VideoExternal Link]

Readers Digest Logo

Date Published: November, 2009
An Air Force reservist's chance encounter with an injured Iraqi boy changed both of their lives. [Read Article Link to PDF File]



Razoo Logo

Date Published: July 14, 2009
Global Medical Relief Fund Helps Children Receive Free Prosthetics. [Read Article Link to PDF File]

Staten Island Advance Logo

Date Published: April 16, 2009
Agency helps pick up pieces of little boy's life. [Read Article Link to PDF File]

CNN Impact Your World Logo

Date Aired: March 3, 2009
'Now he walks with pride' Mohammed Rasoul had his leg blown off in an Iraq car bombing. He can walk again, thanks to an American-based charity. [Read ArticleExternal Link] [View VideoExternal Link]



New York One Logo

Date Aired: December 4, 2008
Local Non-Profit Gets Youth Involved In The Arts. [View VideoExternal Link]

Staten Island Advance Logo

Date Published: December 4, 2008
Donors help agency ride to rescue of children. [Read Article Link to PDF File]

CNN Logo

Date Aired: September 21, 2008
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Psychology Today Logo

Date Published: January/February, 2008
Earth Angels, extreme altruists reap joy from sacrifice. [Read Article Link to PDF File]

CNN Impact Your World Logo

Date Published: December 19, 2007
Amputee boy walks again: 'My life is back' [Read ArticleExternal Link]

New York One Logo

Date Aired: December 3, 2007
Local Non-Profit Helps Young Iraqi Amputee Walk Again. [View VideoExternal Link]



New York One Logo

Date Aired: September 17, 2007
Local Charity Helps Give Young Iraqi War Victim Hope. [View VideoExternal Link]

Voice of America Logo

Date Published: April 9, 2007
New Yorker's Mission: Helping Children from Abroad. [Read Article Link to PDF File]

Dr. Phil Logo

Date Aired: October 24, 2006
Faithful to the Children.
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Industry Magazine Logo

Date Published: August/September, 2006
The Saint of Staten Island. [Read Article Link to PDF File]

NY Post Logo

Date Published: Jul 28, 2006
S.I. woman brings hope to maimed youngsters. [Read Article Link to PDF File]

O and P Edge Logo

Date Published: April, 2006
New Yorker Makes the World a Better Place, for One Child at a Time. [Read Article Link to PDF File]



BBC 4 Logo

Date Aired: January 6, 2006
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CBS The Early Show Logo

Date Published: November 3, 2005
The Gift Of Wholeness. [Read ArticleExternal Link]

Staten Island Advance Logo

Date Published: September, 27 2005
GMRF is proud to announce that its' Founder and Director, Elissa Montanti has been selected to serve as Grand Marshall of the Staten Island Columbus Day Parade. [Read Article Link to PDF File]



Fox News Logo

Date Published: September, 27 2005
Pa. Hospital Helps Indonesian Amputees.
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People Magazine Logo

Date Published: June, 20 2005
Coping with her own loss, Elissa Montanti found a cause worth her passion: helping war-wounded kids. [Read Article Link to PDF File]

NY Times Logo

Date Published: March, 6 2005
For a Boy Ravaged by War, A Haven on Staten Island. [Read Article Link to PDF File]



New York One Logo

Date Aired: June 15, 2004
Staten Island Group Helps Iraqi Boy Who Lost His Arm In The War. [Read Article Link to PDF File]

Washington Post Logo

Date Published: June, 13 2004
Boy Finds Warm U.S. Host As He Awaits a Prosthesis. [Read Article Link to PDF File]

New York One Logo

Date Aired: January 30, 2004
Staten Island Girl Receives Prosthetic Leg, Walks For The First Time. [View VideoExternal Link]



Parade Logo

Date Published: December 12, 2003
One Child At A Time. [Read Article Link to PDF File]

New York One Logo

Date Aired: December 3, 2003
Global Medical Relief Comes To The Aid Of S.I. Girl Who Needs Prosthetic Limb. [View VideoExternal Link]

Press & Media Contact:

Daniel Kennedy Communications Services
Phone: (718) 448-6984
Fax: (718) 448-6444
E-mail: info@gmrfchildren.org