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

FROM THE DESK OF

Executive Director, Dan Mauer

February 2024

Happy Friday and Happy February, everyone! Welcome to the latest edition of our monthly newsletter, Mission Matters!

How about those CHIEFS?!? If you're a fan, you'll definitely want to come to our Art for the Children event on May 18th (see details below.) We're sure to have some amazing Chiefs gear on hand for you to bid on... Mahomes, Kelce, Pacheco, Rice... all your favorites.

We just raffled off a Isiah Pacheco jersey late last year (pictured below) and we featured some more great Chiefs memorabilia at our Al Fitzmorris golf tournament last October!

Be sure to watch for future newsletters and mailings to see what this year's auction will include!

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

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!)

We are sooooo excited to have our event at the amazing Armacost Car Museum!

Watch a short video here

Warehouse Cleanup Day

has been Rescheduled!

Due to inclement weather last month, we had to cancel our Warehouse Cleanup Day on January 13th. But it's warmer now, so we're back on! Please join us on Saturday, March 2nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our office (8363 Melrose Dr., Lenexa, KS 66214) for 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!

We're Packed and Ready for Our Mission to

San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala!

Several volunteers heading to San Lucas Toliman gathered at the office on January 20th to pack medical supplies and equipment for the mission.

Please keep an eye out on social media and blogs posted on our website, to follow along on their journey.

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.

For more stories about our other missions, be sure to check out our Mission Blogs. Thanks to our teams for all their great work!

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.

Have a great weekend, everyone — and…

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.

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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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