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FROM THE DESK OF
Executive Director, Dan Mauer
August 2024
Happy August, everyone — and welcome to the latest edition of our monthly newsletter, Mission Matters!
| I hope everyone is staying cool in the middle of the heat this week. We've had an incredibly busy month in July and lots going on in August. Here's just some of it... | Our Antigua 2024 mission trip to Obras Sociales Del Santo Hermano Pedro Hospital in Antigua, Guatemala was a huge success! | Led by volunteer mission coordinators, Bryan Humphrey and Dr. Scott Montgomery, we had fifty-two volunteers from seven states, screened 178 patients – 73 urology and ENT surgeries, and 70 clinic patients, including 28 fluoroscopy guided procedures. | |
Warehouse Cleanup Day
Our Warehouse Cleanup Days are now held on the second Saturday of each month. Please join us next Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our office (8363 Melrose Dr., Lenexa, KS 66214) for Warehouse Cleanup Day. We always have a lot of fun, so come by and pitch in!
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Also, if you'd like to help us make sure we've got what we need for upcoming missions—click here to see a list of needed items. Before donating supplies, please contact Sulamita Ortiz, Missions Assistant, to make arrangements, or call 913-338-0343. Thank you!
By the way, do you know any students who need volunteer hours? Medical Missions Foundation will put them to work!
| There is so much more work that goes into a mission than the actual time traveling. Volunteers have to make sure we have all the right equipment and supplies to provide care. | Last Saturday morning, about a dozen volunteers got together to pack suitcases for our upcoming mission to Gulu, Uganda. Time is counting down as they prepare for their September 6th journey. | Stay tuned to social media and for stories about our missions, be sure to check out our Mission Blogs. Thanks to our teams for all their great work! | On July 21st, Medical Missions Foundation once again partnered with Big Brothers/Big Sisters to provide "Health for the Littles". | During the special clinic, we saw 36 "littles". Thank you to all our volunteers who made this event possible. | |
This year we are excited to celebrate the 23rd Annual Golf Classic on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024! Join Royals Hall of Fame pitcher, Al Fitzmorris, fellow golf enthusiasts, and local sports celebrities for lunch, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a day of golf at the exciting course at Creekmoor Golf Course one of the top-rated courses in the Midwest.
Click here for more information on sponsorship and to register your team. Spots are limited, so sign up today!
Art for the Children, 2025
Our next Art for the Children will be held March 29th, 2025 — once again at the Armacost Car Museum!
2025 Mission Dates
Our 2025 calendar is filling up with missions. Keep an eye out for announcements on dates. The following is what we have planned so far. If you would like to join us on a mission, let us know.
- Philippines Mission - February 13-23, 2025
- San Lucas, Guatemala Mission - April 5-13, 2025
| Andy Reid Helmet Fundraiser | |
While the Chiefs are getting ready for the season at training camp, you can help support Medical Missions Foundation and possibly win a signed Andy Reid helmet.
Drawing will be held Friday October 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM CST.
Must be 18 years or older to participate.
Click here for more information!
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Keep up to date on all our events by going to the calendar page of our website.
- Warehouse Day - August 10
- Uganda Mission - September 6-16
- Warehouse Day - September 21
- Al Fitzmorris Golf Classic - October 3
- Warehouse Day - October 12
- Warehouse Day - November 9
- Philippines Mission - February 13-23, 2025
- San Lucas, Guatemala Mission - April 5-13, 2025
| Well, that about covers it for today. Look for a brand new issue of Mission Matters on the first friday 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 Medical Missions Foundation — 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. | |
Dan Mauer
Executive Director
Medical Missions Foundation
8363 Melrose Drive
Lenexa, KS 66214
p: 913-338-0343
dan@medicalmissionsfoundation.org
| 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. | |
*all photos of patients and their families are posted with permission.
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. Thank you!
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“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
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About us
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.
Where we work
Since 1996, Medical Missions Foundation has completed missions in 14 different countries: India | Guatemala | Mali | Philippines | Uganda | Romania | Ecuador | Mexico | Cuba | Vietnam | Croatia | Panama | China | United States. Click here to learn more.
Our Mission
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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