Good Friend, here's this month's issue of Mission Matters

FROM THE DESK OF

Executive Director, Dan Mauer

October, 2023

Happy October, everyone — and welcome to the latest edition of our monthly email newsletter, Mission Matters! We've got a lot on the agenda this month, but there are several items I want to mention right off the bat:

Mission to Gulu, Uganda

Our mission to Gulu, Uganda, was a great success!

We left September 1st and — 36 hours of flights and delays later — you’d think our journey to Gulu would have been finished. Not quite! After spending a brief night in Kampala, we got up early and loaded ourselves and luggage into vans for a seven hour ride to Gulu. (Although I’ve been told the roads are much better than in the past, I can’t say the potholes and relentless speed bumps along the way make for a pleasant ride.)

Once we reached Gulu, we hit the ground running. We dropped our bags and headed straight over to St Mary's Lacor Hospital. The doctors started screening patients and everyone else scattered to unload all the supplies that would be used that week.

By the time we left, our volunteers had performed 63 surgeries!

In addition to operating rooms going full-steam, our art teams were out spreading good will through “bubble therapy” and our entertaining CPR team trained over 300 locals on proper CPR and AED use.

As summer winds down and we make our way into the fall and winter months, it will be a good time to take inventory and restock necessary supplies for next year's missions. We're always in need of new supplies. Click here to see a list of other needed items. Before donating supplies, contact Sulamita Ortiz, Missions Assistant, to make arrangements, or call 913-338-0343.

Thanks to our teams for all their great work!

And now for some…

If you like to PAR-TEE — we've got just the event for you! Our 22nd Annual Al Fitzmorris Golf Classic is almost here!

Al Fitzmorris Golf Classic

Monday, October 16th, 2023

10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Creekmoor Golf Course

1112 E 163rd St.

Raymore, MO 64083

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10:30 AM – Open Registration

11:00 AM – Box lunch available

11:00 AM – Driving Range open for warm up

11:45 AM – Opening remarks

12:00 PM – Shotgun start tee off

Join Royals Hall of Fame pitcher Al Fitzmorris and fellow golf enthusiasts for lunch, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a day of golf at Creekmoor Golf Course — one of the top-rated courses in the Midwest. Click here for more information and to register.

We've still got some team openings, including one with your team's name on it! But time is running out, and the sooner you sign up the better. Call us today at 913-338-0343 or email us and we'll make all the arrangements for you! Don't wait – call today!

Warehouse Clean Up Day!

October 21st – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hurray — it's time for another Warehouse Cleanup Day! To the uninformed, that sounds like hard work — but if you've ever participated you know how much fun we have! (And if you haven't participated yet — now's the perfect time to lend a hand!)

This month's 'Warehouse Cleanup Day' is Saturday, October 21st from 10 a.m – 2 p.m. at our Lenexa office (8363 Melrose Dr., Lenexa, KS 66214.) We could really use some help, so come on by if you can. (There will be lots of pizza and maybe some adult beverages!)

Speaking of the warehouse, we're always in need of fresh supplies. Click here to see a list of needed items. Before donating supplies, contact Sulamita Ortiz, Missions Assistant, to make arrangements, or call 913-338-0343. Thank you!

This special night will be filled with music, beverages and great food. And of course you'll find amazing art donated by many local, national and international artists!

Art for the Children

Saturday, May 18th, 2024

Armacost Museum

4200 E 135th St.

Grandview, MO 64030

Click here to learn more about our next Art for the Children event! We're also trying to line up volunteers, so if you'd like to help us organize things, please click here and send me an email. (By the way, if you happen to know an artist who you think would like to participate, please let me know!)

Well, that about covers it for today. Look for a brand new issue of Mission Matters the first part of every month!

In the meantime, our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages are active and a great place to catch all the very latest news and information about MMF — so stay tuned and be sure to check back regularly! And please feel free to contact me directly with questions, concerns, or to find out more about upcoming missions, events, and fundraisers.

Have a wonderful week!

Dan Mauer

Executive Director

Medical Missions Foundation

8363 Melrose Drive

Lenexa, KS 66214

p: 913-338-0343

dan@medicalmissionsfoundation.org

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Fitzmorris Golf Classic | October 16

Art for the Children | May 18, 2024

Click here for additional information on our website concerning all future events.

At Medical Missions Foundation, we send dedicated teams of doctors, nurses, and support staff around the world to provide surgical and medical care in the most underserved global communities. Since 1996, Medical Missions Foundation has completed missions to 14 different countries including Uganda, India and Guatemala. In any given year, over 200 volunteers travel to different missions, performing over 500 surgical procedures and drastically improving countless lives. We believe that health for the world is possible but we need your help.

I'd once again like to take a moment to thank all of you who signed up for our new Missions Maker program. From Uganda to Guatamala, your generous donations are improving the lives of countless people around the world.

*all photos of patients and their families are posted with permission.

For those of you who would like additional information about becoming a Missions Maker, click here or on the graphic below to learn more about this program. It's the quickest, easiest way for you to help Medical Missions Foundation, and your donation will make an immediate and lasting impact on those in need.

“Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life its deepest significance.”

― Roy T. Bennett

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We believe that Health for the World is possible. Because of that, Medical Missions Foundation sends teams of doctors, nurses, and support staff to provide surgical and medical care to underserved communities around the world. All medical mission participants are volunteers dedicating their time and talents to provide critical care. More about our missions.

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Our mission is to provide surgical and medical care in underserved communities throughout the world and to positively impact the lives of children and their families. Click here to learn more.

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