Leonard Wood Memorial
Advancing Healing Through Research, Then and Now
More than a century ago, a bold vision took root: that scientific research, paired with compassion, could transform the lives of people affected by leprosy and other neglected diseases. That vision became the Leonard Wood Memorial, and its legacy continues today through Hope Rises International.
That legacy still brings healing, dignity, and hope to communities around the world today.
Who Was Leonard Wood?
Major General Leonard Wood, M.D. was a physician, military leader, and public servant who believed deeply in the power of science to alleviate human suffering. His commitment to advancing medical research laid the foundation for one of the earliest and most influential efforts to understand and treat leprosy.
Following his death, the Leonard Wood Memorial was established to carry forward his conviction that knowledge, research, and compassion belong together.
Hope Starts With Healing
Right now, men, women, and children are suffering—isolated by disease, alone in their pain, and without hope. But together, we can change that.
From delivering critical medicines and supplies to equipping pastors with training and resources to care for their communities, we are reaching even the most marginalized people with the healing and hope they most desperately need. With your support today, Hope Rises!
