The already impoverished Caribbean nation of Haiti (officially the poorest country in the western hemisphere) was devastated on January 12, 2010 when a massive 7.0 earthquake struck near the capital of Port-au-Prince, causing buildings to collapse and crumble upon thousands of people. In response to this dire humanitarian disaster, IMHO gave $5,000 to Partners in Health, the renowned organization started by Dr. Paul Farmer, which has a particular focus and expertise on Haiti. In March 2010, IMHO Secretary and transplant surgeon, Dr. Thavam Thambipillai, joined with a volunteer relief team in Petit-Goave, Haiti to serve those in need at the Dr. Henri Gerard Desgranges medical clinic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09dKZffg5wk). Later in the year IMHO gave $1,000 to pay for the transport of an ambulance donated to the clinic from New York to Haiti.