The Dr. Bruce W. Thomas Grant Program
Empowering non-profits and NGOs to bring healthcare where it’s needed most.
Apply for the Dr. Bruce W. Thomas Grant and bring life-saving care to underserved or in need communities.
*Grant will be awarded on a rolling basis until funds are fully allocated.
What is the Dr. Bruce W. Thomas Grant Program?
The Dr. Bruce W. Thomas Grant Program was established through Hospitals of Hope to honor the legacy of Bruce W. Thomas, a pioneer in advancing healthcare accessibility and innovation. This program aims to empower organizations committed to addressing healthcare challenges in underserved or disaster-affected communities.
Through this grant, eligible non-profits and NGOs can receive $10,000 grant support to deploy state-of-the-art containerized Primary Care Clinics. These innovative clinics are designed to deliver critical healthcare services in even the most remote or resource-limited areas, ensuring that no community is left without access to essential medical care.
The Dr. Bruce W. Thomas Grant Program underscores Clinic In A Can’s mission to bring healthcare where it’s needed most, helping to save lives, improve health outcomes, and build stronger, more resilient communities worldwide.
Are you ready to make an impact?
WHO CAN APPLY
Any registered non-profit or NGO with a focus on medical care or disaster relief.
WHAT IS THE GRANT
The grant provides $10,000 toward the cost of the a Primary Care Clinic.
Dr. Bruce Wayne Thomas
Dr. Thomas was Board Certified in General Surgery and Critical Care, a Diplomate of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He served on the trauma committee and was a proud member of Kansas Surgical Consultants.
Besides Bruce’s incredible mind he also had MacGyver “can fix anything” abilities as a surgeon. He served patients for almost 30 years at both Wesley Medical Center and Via Christi Ascension hospital as a general surgeon, trauma surgeon and critical care intensivist. Though he was a talented and successful surgeon, he lived a modest life, focused on helping others.
His generosity was second nature. Bruce traveled to both Rwanda and the Dominican Republic offering his skills as a surgeon to those in need. Throughout the years, his generous contributions were used to help build a hospital in Bolivia, support the surgical residency program in Gabon West Africa, and sponsor a future doctor.
Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis until funds are fully allocated.
The Dr. Bruce W. Thomas Grant is administered through:
