Celebrating the Relief Chief

Thomas Tighe, who is retiring as head of Direct Relief after 24 years was fêted by members of the charity’s Legacy Society at the organization’s headquarters.

Since starting in 2000, Tighe has seen the charity’s expansion become the fifth largest charity in the U.S. among the largest providers of charitable medicine in America and globally.

During his tenure Direct Relief has provided more than $16 billion is essential medical equipment and supplies, with more than $350 million going to health organizations in 136 countries, and other U.S. states and territories.

Among supporters marking his departure were Denny and Bitsy Bacon, Lisa Gluck, Jon and Barbara Greenleaf, Angel and Lisa Iscovich, Sandy Knox-Johnston, Keith Moore, Stuart Orenstein, Joanne Schoenfeld, and Dennis and Jennifer Sanan.