Hello family and friends! 

It has been a lifelong dream of mine to do an international mission in the field of health. I have learned that my passion within this broad field of health is surgery. Being part of a team that improves people's quality of life, while ensuring patients feel cared for and safe, is so rewarding. I signed up for this mission when I turned 40, and had an overwhelming urge to 'carpe diem' on this dream! Then Covid hit, and now here we are, two years later, ready to go.

I want to teach the importance of volunteering to my children, to be kind and helpful to others, appreciate giving more than receiving, and to do whatever you can (big or small) to make the world a better place. I want them to be proud of me, of our mission, in hopes that they will be inspired, or inspire others. 

I am very excited to announce that I will be joining an amazing team of doctors, nurses, and other health professionals, in Guatemala from October 1-8, 2022. For six days we will have three ORs running daily, and will be performing orthopedic, general, and gynecological surgeries to those in need.  

The hospital we are going to has very little in terms of supplies so we will be bringing everything from IV supplies, medications, instrumentation, equipment, hip implants, sutures, bandages, and more. 

I have already done the majority of my fundraising, this is the final push! Any support you can offer to this cause goes directly to helping improve the health of the people of Guatemala! Your contributions are greatly appreciated, and are tax deductible. 

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Rosa