Kelly faced a life-changing medical crisis in 2023, when a wellness check found her unresponsive on the floor of her home. Her sister, living in Ohio, flew down to Georgia immediately after hearing the news. Kelly was later diagnosed with Rhabdomyolysis, a rare condition where skeletal muscle tissue breaks down, often leading to kidney failure and other serious complications. After a long hospital stay and a gradual recovery, Kelly’s sister was finally able to bring her to Ohio to provide ongoing care.

As an electrical engineer, Jane Smith designed microchips for different products and industries. Some chips were used in manufacturing automation, communication devices and wireless networks.

Jane got involved in volunteering with Medworks through her friend and co-worker Donna Kramer, whom Jane calls a “super” volunteer. Jane started volunteering at clinics doing non-medical tasks 12 years ago.

In partnership with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), the Charitable Healthcare Network (CHN) is pleased to announce Donna Kramer as the 2024 Free Clinic Volunteer of the Year award winner. Kramer is a dedicated volunteer for MedWish Medworks, contributing her time, expertise and boundless energy to improving the lives of underserved individuals throughout Cleveland, Ohio.

We are thrilled to announce that Medworks and MedWish have officially merged! As MedWish Medworks, we will create an even stronger impact in Cleveland, Northeast Ohio, and around the world. Together, we will be greater than the sum of our parts. In fact, we are confident that 1+1 = 3!