Elkins Mission Trip to Guatemala

We had the opportunity to travel to Guatemala in July of 2015 on a 10 day mission trip as members of Mutual Aid International (501 (c)(3))to  train and respond with local volunteer firefighter and EMS providers in various villages throughout Guatemala. While there we fell in love with the country and it's people. We were blessed to be able to provide some much needed equipment and training in various topics the Bomberos Voluntarios (Volunteer Firefighters) so desperately need. Being able to see first hand the dire need for fire and medical services, and the heart breakingly difficult and under funded means in which these responders must operate, made us want to help on a long term basis. We are hoping to return to Guatemala in March 2017.  Between the both of us, we bring 47 years of  fire and EMS expierience.  We are anxious to get back to Guatemala so we can  give back to those less fortunate through sharing our knowledge and offering  expertise in classroom and hands on training sessions as well as on actual emergency scenes. However, we must raise $4,000 ($2,000 each) in order to meet the fundraiding requirements to be able to go. Please donate if you can to Mutual Aid International and help us to continue to provide this much needed service to the first responders and residents of this third world country. Anything helps!  Mutual Aid International is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible. 
Mutual Aid International lists its mission as:

Mutual Aid International is committed to donating equipment and to training firefighters as well as improving emergency response and pre-hospital medical care in developing countries in the name of Christ.

- Developing a partnership with firefighters and paramedics
- Providing medical supplies and equipment
- Training firefighters and paramedics in basic and advanced emergency responses
- Providing basic medical care in the villages
- Helping to establish clean water sources in villages throughout developing countries

For more information on this wonderful organization and to see photos and videos of some of the wonderful work they do, please visit their website at www.mutualaidinternational.org You can also make a donation via PayPal from the site as well.

Thank you and God Bless!
Derek and Karen Elkins