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?