A 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Beauti of Hope

Delivering life-saving medicine to Cuba.

Every person deserves access to essential medication. With your help, we can meet that need.

Treatable illnesses can become deadly without access to basic therapies. Beauti of Hope partners directly with trusted Cuban medical professionals to deliver essential medicines that can sometimes be difficult to acquire in Cuba.

Uli Reyes with the Beauti of Hope team on the ground

438,000

Pills delivered to date

A Beauti of Hope volunteer with two children on the ground
Your guide on the ground

We've done this before. We know the way in.

We understand the ache of watching from a distance. That's why Beauti of Hope was built — a small, all-volunteer team with trusted relationships in Cuba, a practicing physician leading medical sourcing, and a legal, proven method for getting medicine into the hands that will use it well.

Physician-led sourcing

Dr. Jon Cumberledge oversees every suitcase, from selection to delivery.

Trusted Cuban partners

Delivered only to doctors we know by name — Dr. Corunno, Roberto Rodriguez, and the Methodist Medical Fellowship.

100% volunteer

From couriers to leadership, no one is paid. Every dollar buys medicine or moves it.

Registered 501(c)(3)

Tax-deductible giving, transparent reporting, and receipts on every gift.

Cuban children — the neighbors and families your gift reaches
Inside the Suitcase

Hand-delivered, one suitcase at a time.

Our iconic orange suitcases are all hand-carried by Beauti of Hope volunteers to Cuban healthcare providers on the ground.

Each suitcase contains a carefully selected supply of essential medicines, purchased in bulk at the lowest possible price.

  • Over-the-counter products
  • Inhalers and respiratory support therapy
  • Antibiotics (up to 900 prescriptions per suitcase)
  • Chronic illness medications (blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, etc.)
  • Cancer treatments

This delivery method is legal and approved by both the Cuban and the United States governments.

Pills delivered to date

438,000

Where your money goes

Your donations fund the mission.

Beauti of Hope is 100% volunteer run. From leadership to couriers, no one receives compensation. Every dollar raised goes directly to the purchase and delivery of medicine.

Total cost for one volunteer to deliver the maximum allowed two suitcases of medication

$4,000

See our FAQs for a detailed breakdown in costs.

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48-hour round trip delivery route

Next planned trip

To be announced

Last delivery

Our last 48-hour round trip delivery was successfully completed April 2026.

With your help

A mother gets the inhaler. A child finishes the antibiotic. A grandfather keeps his blood pressure down.

Doctors we trust do what they've trained to do — and treatable illness stays treatable.

Without it

Preventable suffering keeps compounding — quietly, family by family.

The shelves stay empty. The next flight leaves without a suitcase. And the story doesn't have to end that way.

Meet Our Team

Fully volunteer — from couriers to leadership.

Founder & Director

Uli Reyes

Founder of Beauti of Hope and board chair since 2016. Experienced nonprofit leader who previously established beauty-trade schools for women in Nicaragua, equipping hundreds with skills to earn a living and avoid exploitation.

Medical Director

Dr. Jon Cumberledge

Practicing physician at Williamson Medical Center (Franklin, TN). Leads medical sourcing and oversees safe, legal distribution through trusted Cuban doctors. Personally delivers 50- to 100-pound shipments of antibiotics and essential medicine on each trip.

Board Member & Director of Story

Zach Gray

Marketing strategist, storyteller, and humanitarian photographer documenting the mission to ensure transparency and inspire future support. Founder of clearFRAME Marketing and long-time advocate for purpose-driven brand storytelling.

Board Advisor

JT McCraw

Business leader and construction executive supporting logistics and field coordination for upcoming Cuba missions. Full bio coming soon.

Three ways to join

How you can be involved

Prayer

For wisdom, protection, and provision — for our couriers, the doctors we partner with, and the Cuban families they serve.

Financial Support

Every dollar delivers essential medicine directly to trusted medical professionals. 100% volunteer run — nothing is spent on salaries.

Possibly Join a Future Trip

Travel with us as a volunteer courier and hand-deliver a suitcase of medicine yourself.

Ready to take the next step?

Give today, or get trip updates in your inbox.

FAQ

Questions before you give

Is this process legal?+
Yes. We follow all U.S. travel and donation guidelines and work only with trusted Cuban doctors who distribute medicines lawfully.
Can I get a tax receipt?+
Yes. Beauti of Hope is a registered 501(c)(3). All gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Where does my money go?+
Every dollar supports the mission: medicine delivery. Beauti of Hope is fully volunteer run. From couriers to leadership, no one receives compensation.
What does a trip cost?+
Approximately $4,000 for one volunteer to deliver the maximum allowed two suitcases of medication. That covers roughly $2,800 in medicine purchased in bulk, ~$160 for two Beauti of Hope suitcases, ~$700 in airfare and checked bags, and ~$340 in ground transport and lodging for the 48-hour round trip.
How can I give by check, DAF, or stock?+
Contact uli@unruli.com for instructions.
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