The Global Medical Relief Fund (GMRF)

08/17/2026

Thank You for Rising to Care!

What an incredible evening of generosity, community, and compassion at the Rise to Care fundraiser benefiting The Global Medical Relief Fund (GMRF).

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us, supported the event, and helped make the evening such a tremendous success. A very special thank-you to the owners of Bay Street Tavern for opening their doors—and their hearts—to GMRF and the children we serve.

And an extra-special thank-you to the band Mercury Rising for rocking the night! Special shout-out to Bill Donnelly, Peggy Friedman, Denise Hartford, James Greico, and Carmen Velazquez. Your incredible energy and dedication helped make this evening truly unforgettable.

We are especially grateful to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Color Guard at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) for their beautiful and moving performance of the national anthem. Their presence made the evening even more special.

Our special guest, Aroush from Pakistan, a triple amputee, had the opportunity to experience firsthand the warmth and compassion of our Staten Island community. For a child who has faced so much, being surrounded by people who believe in her, support her, and want to see her thrive is a gift beyond measure.

We could not be prouder to be part of Aroush’s healing journey, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who is helping make that journey possible.

This is what community and hope feel like.

Thank you for standing with Aroush and with children around the world who deserve the chance to heal, grow, and dream.

07/16/2026

We’re so grateful to PIX11 and Monica Morales for shining a light on GMRF’s mission to help children around the world heal and thrive. 💙 Thank you to everyone involved in making this motivational interview possible and for helping us share these children’s inspiring stories.

One person’s compassion has transformed the lives of hundreds of children around the world. Monica Morales sits down with Elissa Montanti, founder of the Global Medical Relief Fund, whose mis…

07/14/2026

To every donor and supporter of our mission—thank you! 💙 Your generosity is changing lives, restoring hope, and giving children like Valentina the opportunity to walk, play, and dream without limits.

Every gift, every share, and every act of kindness helps a child take another step toward a brighter future.

07/12/2026

We are eternally grateful to the New Dorp Moravian Church
for its incredible generosity in hosting the
“Children Helping Children” Fundraising Concert
since 2018.

07/12/2026

We are grateful to the sponsors of our 9th
Annual Children Helping Children Concert. Igniting a
spark of compassion in young hearts is nothing short
of inspiring.




Meagan Lee Piano & Kaitlyn Lee

07/09/2026

Two sisters. One beautiful mission. 🎶❤️ Thank you for using the gift of music to bring hope and healing to children through GMRF. Read their inspiring story below, and attend their upcoming concert online or in person this Sunday!

Tickets: gmrfchildren.org

Meagan Lee Piano
Kaitlyn Lee Cello

Two accomplished Staten Island sisters are using their talents in music and medicine to make a global impact.

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from GMRF! 🇺🇸

Today, we’re grateful for our community, our supporters, and the dedicated first responders, CBP agents, service members, and veterans who help keep us and our children safe.

Wishing everyone a happy, safe, and joyful Independence Day!

06/25/2026

🎹🎻 The 9th Annual Children Helping Children Concert is just around the corner!

Since 2018, talented sisters, Meagan and Kaitlyn Lee, have raised more than $20,000 to support children in need through their incredible musical performance. This year, they’re already 25% of the way to their fundraising goal, but they need our help to get the rest of the way there!

Join us on July 12, either in person or online, for an inspiring performance and a chance to make a difference.

Donate or learn more: https://givebutter.com/CHC9

By The Global Medical Relief Fund (GMRF)

06/04/2026

We are so grateful to our Board Member, Francesco Rulli, and his sailing partner, Olmo Cerri, for racing in the Melges15 Long Island Sound Championships in support of GMRF!

Thank you for helping raise awareness for children affected by war, violence, and traumatic injuries around the world. We also extend our gratitude to Noroton Yacht Club and everyone who made this incredible event possible.
Your support helps us continue changing lives, one child at a time. 💙⛵

This past weekend, Olmo Cerri and I raced in the Melges15 Long Island Sound Championships in support of Global Medical Relief Fund (), an organisation dedicated to helping children who are victims of war and violence and have lost limbs or suffered severe disfigurement. I invite everyon...