Hi everyone,
Would you believe we started working on the 2019 mission calendar today? Just in case you want to update your calendars the 2019 Philippines mission will leave on January 25. Of course, that’s only if you’re interested in going to the Philippines at the end of January where it’s 85 with tropical breezes and the coldest time of the year in Chicago.
Uganda Mission 2017
Our missions are gearing up for the coming year. At this moment, we have two missions in active formation, Uganda and the Philippines. We have a small medical team for Uganda. This year the Uganda mission will be focusing on learning what we can do in Ibanda, Uganda. What kind of cases would we be helping with, what types of supplies we will need to bring, and testing out the logistics of getting a team to and back from Uganda. We are still looking for a brave surgeon to volunteer for the Uganda mission. If you know anyone I would be happy to chat with them about the opportunity.
Philippines Mission 2108
The Philippines mission has been packing supplies (see attached picture above). Only three boxes so far, but there will be more in the coming weeks. These boxes will be shipped to Borongan just after the 1st of October. It’s a very efficient way to get supplies to the Philippines. Of course, it takes 8 to 12 weeks to get there. We are just starting to receive the applications for the Philippines mission. By sending in your application we know you are intending to come with to the Philippines. We are asking everyone to submit a new application so we can verify we have all the correct information on each missioner. The selection committee will meet at the end of August to review to applications and select the team. We are looking for a GYN/OB surgeon for the mission. If you could help us spread the word we would appreciate it. The mission will leave for the Philippines on January 26 and return on February 10, 2018, so get those applications in!
Philippines Fund Raiser
Anyone up for a party? Dr. Mike Hoffman is having his annual Philippines mission fund raiser on August 20, at his home, 3500 Provence, St. Charles, IL. He’ll have food and drink and all sorts of items to raffle and a silent auction! Rumor has it that’s there’s a new GoPro as one of the items. His special guest will be Bishop Crispin from Borongan, Philippines. So, come one, come all! The festivities start at 1:00 pm through 6:00 pm.
Medical Supplies
One other note, a couple of Sundays ago someone dropped off a car load of medical supplies here at the Blanchette Catholic Center. Unfortunately, no one was here (They dropped it off at the wrong doors. We are at the other end on the complex now.) and the supplies sat outside until Monday morning. By the time the supplies were found they had gotten wet from rain. Many of the items couldn’t be used because they were not sterile. Please don’t drop off medical supplies without sending us a list of items you want to donate. We will review and approve the items we can accept. Because of the nature of medical supplies, we will have to pay to dispose of those items. That becomes a cost to mission. We also have a very limited area to store supplies. Please help us by letting us know what you want to bring before you drop off the items, thanks.
Bruce Carlson
