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FROM THE DESK OF
Executive Director, Dan Mauer
January 2024
Welcome to the January 2024 edition of our newsletter, Mission Matters! Happy New Year, everyone!
Chiefs Raffle Results!
| As promised, we raffled off our Isiah Pacheco jersey on Dec. 21st! (We sold 325 tickets — watch me perform the drawing here.) Congratulations to our winner, Tandi Heckler! Stay tuned to this newsletter for future raffles, and Go Chiefs! | |
Warehouse Cleanup Day!
Join us on January 13th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our office (8363 Melrose Dr., Lenexa, KS 66214) for another Warehouse Cleanup Day. It sounds like work, but it always ends up being twice the fun!
| 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, 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 can put them to work. Thanks Zach from KU for helping us out last month!
Registration is now open for our mission to
San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala!
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San Lucas Toliman is a municipality in the Solola department of Guatemala. The town of 17,000 people sits on the south-eastern shore of Lago de Atitlan. Described as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. The population is 90-95% Highland Maya. There is a population of about the same size living in the surrounding villages.
Please email Sulamita if you're interested in participating!
| For more stories about our missions, be sure to check out our Mission Blogs. Thanks to our teams for all their great work! | |
The date for our primary, annual fundraiser — Art for the Children — is coming up fast! 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!) | The Armacost Car Museum in Grandview, Missouri. Watch a short video here. | 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 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. | |
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!
| For those of you who would like additional information about becoming a Missions Maker, click here or on the graphic above 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. | |
“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.”
–Oscar Wilde
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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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