News Releases

Aid Agencies to Deliver U.S. Food Assistance to North Korea

WASHINGTON, July 1, 2008— (read full news release)

Secretary of State Rice Praises Samaritan’s Purse Relief Efforts in China

CHENGDU, China, June 30, 2008— (read full news release)

Samaritan’s Purse Expands Midwest Flood Relief Efforts to Include Iowa

BOONE, N.C., June 20, 2008—TODAY: Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Relief Unit and Convoy of Aid Dispatched to Cedar Falls, Iowa (read full news release)

First U.S. Nongovernmental Organization to Land Earthquake Relief Flight in Chengdu, China

CHENGDU, CHINA, May 24, 2008—Some 90 Tons of Samaritan's Purse Emergency Aid Off-loaded Immediately and Delivered to Earthquake Victims in Devastated Cities of Schifang and Mianzhu (read full news release)

N.C. Relief Organization Among First to Airlift Aid to Earthquake Survivors in China

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 23, 2008—Samaritan's Purse and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Combine Resources to Send Some 90 Tons of Emergency Supplies to Sichuan Province: "We pray that this brings relief, comfort and hope to the tens of thousands of people in China who have lost so much," said Franklin Graham. (read full news release)

Organization Among First to Airlift Aid to Earthquake Survivors in China

BOONE, N.C., May 21, 2008—THIS FRIDAY at 10 a.m., Media Availability with Franklin Graham: Samaritan’s Purse and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Combine Resources to Fill 747 in Charlotte with Some 90 Tons of Emergency Supplies (read full news release)

While in China, Franklin Graham and Samaritan’s Purse Respond to Earthquake Destruction

SHANGHAI, China, May 13, 2008—Relief Group Offers Global Response to Wave of Natural Disasters in China (Earthquake), Myanmar (Cyclone) and the U.S. (Tornados) (read full news release)

N.C.-Based Samaritan’s Purse Rushes Tornado Relief to Georgia

BOONE, N.C., May 13, 2008—TODAY: Franklin Graham's Relief Organization Mobilizes in Macon with Disaster Relief Unit, Emergency Supplies and Teams of Volunteers (read full news release)

Samaritan’s Purse Mobilizes Team from Six Countries to Aid Survivors of Myanmar Cyclone

BOONE, N.C., May 7, 2008—"We have seen the devastation a storm like this can cause and our immediate concern is equipping survivors with clean water and shelter. The people of Myanmar need our help and prayers," said Franklin Graham, president and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse (read full news release)

North Carolina-Based Samaritan’s Purse Rushes Relief to Virginia to Help Tornado Victims

BOONE, N.C., April 30, 2008—Samaritan's Purse Staff and Volunteers Are Already at Work in Suffolk, Va. - Disaster Relief Unit and Additional Supplies Arrive Today (read full news release)

North Carolina-Based Relief Group Provides Help and Hope to Devastated Cambodia Fire Victims

BOONE, N.C., April 17, 2008—Samaritan's Purse Offers Quick Response to Provide Aid to Thousands Left Homeless in the Capital City of Phnom Penh (read full news release)

Missouri Flood Victims Receive Help and Hope from North Carolina-Based Relief Group

BOONE, N.C., March 31, 2008—Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Relief Unit Sets Up Command Center in Piedmont, Mo. “When homes and lives are washed away, people need someone to support them and let them know that God loves them.” -Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse (read full news release)

Texas Fifth Grader Raises $8,000 to Provide Life-Saving Heart Surgeries

SAN ANTONIO, March 3, 2008—San Antonio Volunteers, Methodist Children’s Hospital and Samaritan’s Purse, Headed by Franklin Graham, Partner to Save the Lives of Two Boys from Mongolia (read full news release)

Samaritan’s Purse Responds to Help Thousands of Flood Victims in Bolivia

BOONE, N.C., Feb. 27, 2008—North Carolina Relief Group Headed by Franklin Graham Provides Clean Water, Medical Care and Food in South American Nation (read full news release)

The Ultimate Valentine: U.S. 5th Grader Provides New Hearts to Dying Children Overseas

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 12, 2008—U.S. Boy with Heart Condition Raises $8,000 to Provide Mongolian Kids Life-Saving Heart Surgeries "I know what it's like to be a heart patient - it's scary to have a heart problem." -10-year-old Garrett Ferguson (read full news release)

Relief Convoys from North Carolina Help Tornado Victims Recover from Deadly Storms

BOONE, N.C., Feb. 7, 2008—Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief Teams Reaching out to Survivors in Tennessee and Arkansas (read full news release)

From Boone to Bombay: Hospital Upgrade in N.C. Mountains Will Help Save Lives—in India

BOONE, N.C., Jan. 22, 2008—Samaritan’s Purse Joins Watauga Medical Center to Share Desperately Needed Cancer Treatment with Poverty-Stricken Patients 8,000 Miles Away "The equipment we're sending to India is in excellent condition and offers new hope to cancer patients who didn’t have access to this life-saving treatment." -Franklin Graham, President and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse (read full news release)