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KRISTIN EBERHARTBENJAMIN LOWRYLAURIE MARTIN
ERIN MILLERCONNOR SHERIFF
NICHOLAS WILHELM
Providing Physical Therapy to an Underprivileged Community in Lima,
Peru
Thank you on behalf of last year’s group to Arequipa, Peru!
A Fresh Start
From Left: Kristin Eberhart, Connor Sheriff, Nick Wilhelm, Erin Miller, Ben Lowry & Laurie Martin
This year: Six, third-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students from
Slippery Rock University (SRU) A new location, but the same mission!
Our Mission
To glorify God by using our education to serve those in need with compassion.
Medical Ministry International
Mission Statement:“MMI provides compassion and health care in a world of need using Jesus as our Guide.”
Jodee Fortner MMI Arequipa Director U.S. Licensed Physical Therapist from PA
http://www.medicalministrytrips.org/
Why Lima, Peru?
Located in West-Central Peru
The capital and largest city of Peru
Home to 1/3 of Peru’s population and the 16th most populous city in the world
Undeveloped or even missing infrastructure coupled with poverty in poorer areas and slums
“Pueblos Jovenes”
The nickname of vast shanty towns surrounding Lima and other cities of Peru
Limited access to health care services and medical equipment
What will we be doing?
Two week service project August 8th-22rd, 2015
Providing volunteer services at various hospitals, locally and in surrounding areas. A few partners:
Shalom Clinic in Pamplona Alta (*70% pediatrics) Peru Children’s Charity in Carabayillo
We will mainly be serving a population of children with disabilities in the city of Lima, Peru
Equipment
Evaluations for distribution of equipment e.g. wheelchair fittings
Patient Care
Work under supervision of PTsConduct patient evaluations and treatmentsUtilize limited available resourcesCommunicate through non-verbal communication
or translators
Evaluating Patients
Treating Patients
Treating Patients
Educating Patients
Provide patient education and increase health awareness
How Can You Help?
Pray for us!Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Pray for safe travelsPray that we will be able to make a lasting,
positive impact
How Can You Help?
Expected Costs to be around $2,800 per student MMI expenses Airfare and local travel
Financial Contributions
Checks can be made out to I Care San Antonio Sent to:
Connor Sheriff31 East First St.Boiling Springs, 17001
Tax deductible option
Equipment Needed
CanesOrthoticsChildren's sneakers in good conditionWheelchairs that are in good conditionSchool supplies, crayons, stickers, beanie
babies, beach balls, baby wipes, children's vitamins
*Contact Laurie Martin for donation collections.
Find Out More
Keep up with our trip! http://sruinperu.blogspot.com/
Medical Ministry International, Canada http://www.mmicanada.ca/
Laurie Martin lam4744@sru.edu (717) 669-4505
Questions?
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