Check out our new video with a little bit from some of the members of our team about our mission! Enjoy and please spread the word!
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Monday, March 17, 2014
New Beginnings!
Hey everyone!!! SRUinPeru is back again with a new group of
volunteers! This blog site will serve as a great way for everyone to check up
on our progress leading up to the trip and for us to show you everything that
we’re doing when we’re on our mission trip!
A little bit about
us:
We are a group of five physical therapy students who feel called to serve God by serving those in need, not only using our education but by serving others with compassion. In our search for ways to do just that, Medical Ministries International (MMI) has blessed us with the means to show the love of Christ to Arequipa, Peru by serve the under-privileged in the surrounding community for a two week service project. MMI is an organization that specializes in providing spiritual and physical healthcare to those in need around the world. Throughout the two weeks we will be in Peru, we will be working alongside a team of licensed Physical Therapists to treat people that otherwise may not get access to healthcare and rehabilitation. We will be evaluating and treating patients to help them increase their level of function and independence. We will also be fitting patients with much needed medical equipment that has
We are a group of five physical therapy students who feel called to serve God by serving those in need, not only using our education but by serving others with compassion. In our search for ways to do just that, Medical Ministries International (MMI) has blessed us with the means to show the love of Christ to Arequipa, Peru by serve the under-privileged in the surrounding community for a two week service project. MMI is an organization that specializes in providing spiritual and physical healthcare to those in need around the world. Throughout the two weeks we will be in Peru, we will be working alongside a team of licensed Physical Therapists to treat people that otherwise may not get access to healthcare and rehabilitation. We will be evaluating and treating patients to help them increase their level of function and independence. We will also be fitting patients with much needed medical equipment that has
been graciously donated to those who need it. Click here to find out more about our mission.
How can you help?
Although August can seem far away, we have a lot of preparing to do. The gears are turning but we could really use your help! We would appreciate your prayers so that we can have safe travels and make a lasting impact on the people that we will serve as we embark on this exciting opportunity. We also ask that you pray for the people of Peru that we will be serving. If you would like to support our trip financially we would greatly appreciate it. The trip will cost around $3,300 dollars per person including project fees and airfare so every little bit helps. The link previously included about our trip provides a breakdown of the expenses for the trip fees. If you want to join our team by helping in this way, you can make a tax-deductible gift via check payable to ‘Medical Ministry International’ and send it to MMI at the address below along with this slip:
Although August can seem far away, we have a lot of preparing to do. The gears are turning but we could really use your help! We would appreciate your prayers so that we can have safe travels and make a lasting impact on the people that we will serve as we embark on this exciting opportunity. We also ask that you pray for the people of Peru that we will be serving. If you would like to support our trip financially we would greatly appreciate it. The trip will cost around $3,300 dollars per person including project fees and airfare so every little bit helps. The link previously included about our trip provides a breakdown of the expenses for the trip fees. If you want to join our team by helping in this way, you can make a tax-deductible gift via check payable to ‘Medical Ministry International’ and send it to MMI at the address below along with this slip:
Medical Ministry International
P.O. Box 1339
Allen, TX 75013-0022
P.O. Box 1339
Allen, TX 75013-0022
You can also donate online by clicking here. This will take you to a general donation page on MMI's website. If you choose to make a donation in this way, type the name of the project "Arequipa, Peru 2 week project" and the name of the person you wish to designate the donation towards. You can type this in the text box that is headed "If you would like to designate this gift...."
We are also accepting donations of medical equipment that we will take
with us and give to those who need it in the community of southern Peru. Below is
a list of items that are needed with greater priority:
Pediatric posterior
walkers and gait trainers
Adult wheelchairs that are in good condition or children's convaid
Special needs strollers
Children's sneakers
Orthotics
Forearm crutches
Baby wipes, school supplies, beach balls, children's vitamins
At this time there is less need for adult walkers and canes.
Adult wheelchairs that are in good condition or children's convaid
Special needs strollers
Children's sneakers
Orthotics
Forearm crutches
Baby wipes, school supplies, beach balls, children's vitamins
At this time there is less need for adult walkers and canes.
If you wish to donate
any items, please let a member of our team know or bring your items to the PT
building at the donation boxes. You can also email eba2411@sru.edu.
Thank you for joining
our team and be sure to stop back and visit us on our blog!
God bless!
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