M*A*S*H, which stands for Medical Aid Supplying Hope, was created as a means of introducing the community to a local non-profit organization called Medical Ministries International. MMI obtains donated, surplus medical equipment, supplies, and medicines and ships them to less advantaged clinics and hospitals all over the world. In addition, MMI volunteer travel teams hold primary care clinics in various regions where medical care is unavailable. MMI has provided assistance to India, Haiti, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Mexico, Armenia, Columbia, Laos, Fiji, South Africa, Indonesia, Honduras, Ethiopia, and the Philippines.

The M*A*S*H Runners exist to support the work of Medical Ministries International and offer an opportunity to get fit at the same time. The 2008 M*A*S*H Runners Marathon Team, in which participants raised funds for MMI in return for receiving training for the 2008 Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon and Half Marathon (in Fresno and Clovis, CA) was a rewarding endeavor for the participants and coaches, as well as beneficial for MMI. Approximately 40 runners and walkers on the Team successfully crossed the finish line.

The M*A*S*H Marathon trainers are now preparing individuals for two 2009 events: the St. George Marathon and the Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon and Half Marathon. Registration for the Eye-Q Two Cities Half Marathon is currently open.  Please follow the links above for further information on these events, and to register on-line for one of the M*A*S*H Eye-Q Two Cities Half Marathon Teams.

The M*A*S*H St. George Marathon Team is full, and registration has closed for the M*A*S*H Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon Team.  If you would like to be notified when registration opens for the next M*A*S*H marathon team, please let us know via the Contact link above.