Lemoyne, PA (PRWEB) October 15, 2013
CURE International today announced that Joel Worrall has appeared as the inaugural guest on BetterWorldians, a radio show on October 10, 2013 (archive). BetterWorldians is a weekly radio show broadcasted on the Internet over VoiceAmerica. The show is dedicated to sharing the stories of individuals and groups who are making the world a better place. BetterWorldians Radio is hosted by Ray, MarySue and Gregory Hansell, the family team that created the popular Facebook game, A Better World, a game that rewards players for doing good deeds in the virtual world, while helping to raise money and awareness for charities in the real world. Over 1.5 million people have performed over 8.5 million good deeds in the game.
Since 1999, Joel Worrall, Chief Technology Officer of CURE International has been working with Internet-based technology - delivering, supporting, and selling software solutions as a software architect, executive, and consultant. At CURE, Joel and his team are working with open platforms and tech communities, pioneering ways for software and technology business principles and tools to influence the way charitable work is both conducted and supported. Worrall has used technology to elevate CURE International into one of the world’s most successful charitable organizations.
- Over 2.1 million patients
- over 150,000 life-changing surgeries
- over 6,600 medical professionals trained
- 96% of every dollar that comes in goes to pay for care for children and families in the developing world
CURE International has launched many unique campaigns with A Better World. The Facebook game challenged its players to do one million good deeds in exchange for the funds that enabled ten children to walk for the first time. Additional campaigns that have funded surgeries for babies and provided get well cards to thousands of children in hospitals around the world. Their last campaign reached a staggering six million good deeds performed and allocated more funds to treat children afflicted with hydrocephalus.
BetterWorldians Radio airs live every Thursday at 11:00 am EST on Voice America Variety.
To join the BetterWorldians Community, visit https://www.facebook.com/BetterWorldians.
About CURE International
CURE International’s mission is to heal the sick and proclaims the kingdom of God. It is the largest provider of reconstructive surgery to disabled children in the emerging world. Since opening the doors of its first surgical teaching hospital in Kijabe, Kenya, in 1998, CURE's focus on bringing healing to developing nations has resulted in more than 2.1 million patient visits and over 150,000 surgeries to correct physically disabling conditions. CURE has also trained more than 6,600 medical professionals, raising the standard of care in the countries where it operates. Please visit http://cure.org for more information.
About BetterWorldians
BetterWorldians is a weekly radio broadcast show delivered over the Internet on VoiceAmerica. BetterWorldians Radio is hosted by the family team that created the popular game, A Better World. This game rewards players for doing good deeds while helping to raise money and awareness for charities. Over 1.5 million people have performed over 8.5 million good deeds in A Better World. BetterWorldians Radio is produced in Wayne, PA.
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