Christmas in July

My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?

– Bob Hope

While COPILOT Cares addresses a number of important causes both local and international, few bring the kind of unbridled joy of their “Christmas in July” initiative. Started by President Dr. Moby Kazmi and his colleagues, this annual tradition has become a large endeavor that connects with more and more hospitals every year.

While many organizations coordinate donations of toys for children in hospital during the winter holiday season, COPILOT Cares has found a way to spread the same sense of excitement and happiness in long summer months. This is when children who are often unable to join their peers in summertime activities can truly use a dose of hope and cheer. And this gives these children another time of year to look forward to.

COPILOT Cares also works in collaboration with Dr. Bobby Kalotee and his organization, Friends for Good Health, for which Dr. Moby Kazmi is the South Asian Chair. Friends for Good Health is a large charitable organization, and in particular, COPILOT cares collaborates in their efforts to send toys to children in developing nations such as El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Guatemala, Grenada, and Malawi. Dr. Kalotee has been Co-Chairman of Toys for Tots since 2006, and partnership with his Friends for Good Health organization, allows COPILOT Cares to connect on this and a number of charitable initiatives.

Current Projects

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”

-M. Gandhi

A Vision for Visual Health

Around the world, thousands suffer from visual health conditions like cataracts. While common in the US, cataract surgeries are often inaccessible globally. COPILOT Cares prioritizes creating “Eye Camps” in regions like South Asia to address avoidable vision problems. Our senior leadership, including President Dr. Moby Kazmi, CTO Tynan Markey, and SVP Matthew McGrath, have personally visited these camps to oversee and support our efforts.

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Taking on The Global Water Crisis

Water is a basic human right, yet a water crisis threatens millions worldwide. COPILOT Cares has been working to install water pumps that provide free, clean drinking water for communities in the developing world.

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Joy is a precious and necessary resource for everyone

Fighting Food and Shelter Insecurity

When COPILOT moved to Florida, we immediately sought out a way to make a difference for those who suffer from homelessness and hunger in our community.

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International Disaster Relief

COPILOT Cares' commitment to charitable causes is about more than just financial support. When disasters strike, our team is ready to provide meaningful aid to those that need it. This might mean building tents for flood victims, or helping to find shoes for displaced families. This preparedness and willingness to jump into action is all a part of our commitment to helping those in need.

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Food for Change

Hundreds of bags of flour, tins of cooking oil, lentils, tea, and other essential foods have been purchased and distributed with help from COPILOT Cares with the goal of providing a full month of food rations to villages we connect with internationally.

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Christmas in July

Joy is a precious and necessary resource for everyone, but it is especially needed for children who are suffering from illness. COPILOT Cares has an initiative designed to share special moments by bringing toys to children in hospitals.

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A Home For Hope

Creating a safe and stable environment for children who have lost their parents is crucial if they are to thrive after the emotional trauma they have suffered. COPILOT Cares supports initiatives for orphanages to help with basic needs, but also to pay for counselling that helps nurture young people and give them self-confidence.

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Build Learning

Access to quality education is another basic human right. By supporting schools in developing nations, COPILOT Cares makes sure that everyone is given the dignity and power that education provides.

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Care During COVID and Every Day

Like so many others, during the global pandemic, we shifted some of our efforts. COPILOT Cares continues to allocate resources toward providing necessities, such as masks and tests, in developing countries that desperately need them.

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