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June 2008
American Leprosy Missions’ Myanmar Cyclone Appeal Brings in over $100,000
(Greenville, SC—June 4, 2008) When news broke about the devastating cyclone that devastated the country of Myanmar, the staff at American Leprosy Missions (ALM) knew that they had to respond. ALM has been supporting leprosy work there for over 60 years. Read More...
May 2008
Kenneth Behr, former president of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability to address “The Integrity Crisis in America” during the second installment of American Leprosy Missions’ James D. Cockman Distinguished Lecture Series
(Greenville, SC—May 27, 2008) Greenville-based American Leprosy Missions (ALM) will be hosting the second installment of the James D. Cockman Distinguished Lecture Series on May 28, 2008 with featured speaker Kenneth Behr speaking on the topic The Integrity Crisis in America. Read More...
American Leprosy Missions (ALM) Presents Dorothy Marron Memorial Scholarship Award
(Greenville, SC—May 13, 2008) Christi Easter of Greenville, SC, has been selected as a recipient of American Leprosy Missions’ (ALM) 2008 Dorothy Marron Memorial Scholarship. Read More...
American Leprosy Missions (ALM) Presents Dorothy Marron Memorial Scholarship Award
(Greenville, SC—May 13, 2008) Kaleb Ross of Taylors, SC, has been selected as a recipient of American Leprosy Missions’ (ALM) 2008 Dorothy Marron Memorial Scholarship. Read More...
American Leprosy Missions (ALM) Requests Myanmar Cyclone Emergency Relief
(Greenville, SC—May 9, 2008) ALM has served leprosy-affected families in Myanmar for over 60 years and has already committed over $300,000 this year to support leprosy cure and care, education, spiritual enrichment, and nutritional programs. Now, emergency funds are being secured so that the ALM field staff already there can begin to rebuild their devastated country. Read More..
April 2008
Mr. Millard Fuller, Founder and President of The Fuller Center for Housing, to Speak at the First Installment of the James D. Cockman Distinguished Lecture Series at American Leprosy Missions’ Headquarters
(Greenville, SC—April 14, 2008) On April 16, 2008 American Leprosy Missions (ALM) will host the James D. Cockman Distinguished Lecture Series. Mr. Millard Fuller, founder and former president of Habitat for Humanity and founder and current president of The Fuller Center for Housing, will present “Persevering in the Mission.” Read More...
March 2008
Missions Minded Internationalist Named Chief Program Officer for American Leprosy Missions
(Greenville, SC—March 25, 2008) On April 1, 2008, Mr. Jim Oehrig will step into the position of Chief Program Officer (CPO) for American Leprosy Missions (ALM). Having resided outside the United States for two decades, Oehrig has widespread ministry and program experience in more than 35 underdeveloped countries. Read More...
Eleven year Veteran of Finance Department Moves to Program Department
(Greenville, SC—March 18, 2008) On April 14, 2008, Ms. LaDonna Spears will begin work with American Leprosy Missions’ (ALM) Program Department. This move follows eleven years of faithful service in ALM’s Finance Department. Read More...
February 2008
Alliance between American Leprosy Missions and The Leprosy Mission International
(Greenville, SC—February 21, 2008) American Leprosy Missions (ALM) and The Leprosy Mission International (TLMI) are delighted to announce that they have formed a joint alliance. Read More...
Dr. Deanna Hagge, Ph.D. Joins the Leprosy Mission International (TMLI) and American Leprosy Missions (ALM) Nepal Project Collaboration to Fight Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease)
(Greenville, SC—February 21, 2008) Dr. Deanna Hagge, Ph.D. has been appointed as Head of the Mycobacterial Research Laboratories at Anandaban Hospital in Nepal, just south of Katmandu. In addition to overseeing staff and research projects, she will collaborate with the Medical Superintendent and Medical Research Committee to design and conduct clinical components of research studies. Read More...
New Major Gift Officer Joining ALM Staff to Round out Development Division
(Greenville, SC—February 8, 2008) On February 8, 2008, Mr. William “Eddy” Thomas will join the development staff at American Leprosy Missions (ALM) as a Major Gift Officer. Eddy brings to ALM a varied background in both profit and non-profit sectors. His experience in sales and marketing and business investment will be an asset to the development department. Read More...
Prominent Attorney Joins Board of Directors for American Leprosy Missions
(Greenville, SC—February 5, 2008) Mr. Ron Doucette has accepted an appointment to the Board of Directors for American Leprosy Missions (ALM). Doucette is a practicing attorney in the town of Leesburg in Loudon County, Virginia, specializing in corporate, information technology, banking, family businesses, estate-planning, conservation and land-use law. He is a member of the Virginia, Massachusetts, Indiana, and Federal District (Eastern Virginia) Bars. Read More...
January 2008
One of Greenville’s “Most Influential” Joins Board of Directors for American Leprosy Missions
(Greenville, SC—January 29, 2008) Mr. Jody Bryson has accepted an appointment to the Board of Directors for American Leprosy Missions (ALM). Bryson was recently named one of Greenville’s 50 Most Influential people by Greenville Magazine. He is currently the Executive Director for Donaldson Development Commission. Read More...
27 January, 2008 is World Leprosy Day
(Greenville, SC—January 22, 2008) For over 50 years, American Leprosy Missions (ALM) and similar organizations have celebrated World Leprosy Day, a day often overlooked in the United States. Read More...
New Major Gift Officer Joining Staff
(Greenville, SC—January 22, 2008) On 22 January, 2008, Mr. Joe Sullivan joined the staff at American Leprosy Missions (ALM) as a Major Gift Officer. Joe brings to ALM a diverse development background, including nine years with the Peace Corps., Carson-Newman College, and Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries. Read More...
New Special Projects Coordination Joining Staff
(Greenville, SC—January 22, 2008) On 7 January, 2008, Ms. Cheryl Wood joined the staff at American Leprosy Missions (ALM) as the Special Project Coordinator. As part of the Communications and Development departments, Ms. Wood will assist in the creation and implementation of projects designed to increase the donor base and expand awareness about leprosy and the work of ALM locally and nationally. Read More...
Local Non-Profit Starts Scholarship Fund for Greenville County Students
(Greenville, SC—January 2, 2008) Greenville-based American Leprosy Missions (ALM) has established a scholarship fund to benefit Greenville County high school students who are pursuing college degrees that will lead to a vocation involving international service to the poor. Read More...
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