CAMTA will be returning to Quito, Ecuador  in February/March 2020 to perform life-changing orthopedic surgeries for children and adults who could otherwise not afford treatment .  The Mission will consist of two teams of about 50 members each and will perform at least 80 surgeries on adults and children. It will be our 20th annual mission. 

We're looking for:

• Pediatric and Adult Orthopedic Surgeons
• Pediatric and Adult Anesthetists
• Family Medicine Doctors
• Respiratory Therapists
• Physiotherapists
• Pediatric and Adult O.R., Recovery Room and Ward Nurses
• Residents
• Translators
• Nursing and Medical Students 
• Lay People 
• General Students 
• Bloggers
• IT Personnel 

We are delighted to announce that Jackie Wiebe has accepted the promotion to Program Manager at CAMTA. 

Jackie joined our team in 2015 as the Administrator, working alongside Barb Moreau to  oversee all aspects of administration required for successful CAMTA Missions to Ecuador. She has become an integral part of the year-round operations.

In her new role, Jackie will look after all aspects of organizing successful CAMTA Missions and initiatives. She will work with Barb to build the 2020 Team.

The Community Initiatives Program (CIP), International Development grant stream provides funds to organizations working to support sustainable community development projects in developing nations. The purpose of the International Development funding stream is to match or supplement the donations of Albertans to humanitarian projects in developing nations.

CAMTA is the very appreciative recipient of a grant of $25.000! We will use the funds to purchase medical supplies and equipment necessary to the Mission.

There are many businesses and people who offer professional services to CAMTA that may occasionally go unrecognized - 'tho never unappreciated!

Rose Tindill, of Tindill & Company Chartered Professional Accountants, along with her coworkers Teresa and Joan, has been keeping our books for over five years. As Jackie commented: "E veryone in that office has a perpetual smile on their faces - no problem is too big - all questions are answered in good time - they offer a feeling of "We've got this!"'

Rhonda Sveahun at Paull Travel not only arranges travel  to Quito for up to 100 team members from around the world  for each Mission, but also has been incredibly helpful in suggesting and arranging trips and excursions for travellers after the Missions. 

Ruth and Kieran Kelly have allowed CAMTA to use space in their Antrim Construction Ltd. warehouse to store supplies and equipment between Missions. Karissa Lozinski at Antrim has been most accommodating in arranging access to Antrim for team members and deliveries as needed.

We were happy to welcome our former Administrator   Sandra Muchekeza back to the Team for Mission 2019. Sandra stepped in to help with pre-Mission organization,  joined us in Quito and will continue to offer her administrative talents as we prepare for Mission 2020.

Earlier this summer e nvironmental scientist and writer David Marmorek and professional artist Dennis Brown hosted a launch of their book, Passing Through: Mountain Paintings and Poems in Gibsons, BC. The book includes 17 paintings and 14 poems focusing on B.C.'s Tantalus Range. David and Dennis donated all profits to CAMTA! The book can be ordered from David a at [email protected] 

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