Healing Spines

Transforming Lives Dr. Rick Hodes & JDC’s Lifesaving Work in Ethiopia

Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Time: 7:00 pm

Venue: The Ora at the Morganroth Event Center | 582 Mcintosh Rd. Sarasota, FL

Please join us for an inspiring evening highlighting the Joint Distribution Committee’s (JDC) groundbreaking spinal program in Ethiopia — a partnership that has restored mobility, dignity, and hope to thousands of children and young adults.

You’ll hear from Dr. Rick Hodes, JDC’s longtime Medical Director in Ethiopia and founder of the program, who will offer a powerful look at how innovation is expanding impact, including JDC’s new state-of-the-art Spine Center in Addis Ababa.

As one of our Federation's key overseas partners, JDC (The Joint) helps bring Federation's global impact to life. You'll learn how your support of Federation enables JDC to provide lifesaving aid, respond to crises, and strengthen Jewish communities in more than 70 countries worldwide.

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