Ever wonder how you could change a life? NOW is your opportunity to help save lives and undoubtedly make the world a little bit brighter! We need your help! Our team of experienced doctors and advanced care practitioners is embarking on a volunteer medical mission to a place on earth where traditional healthcare does not typically reach. In order to get to these areas, we need your help to raise emergency funds to Send Our Surgeons!

Tragically, post-pandemic healthcare within El Salvador is dire! Dr. Cervone of Peconic Bay Medical Center on Long Island, NY has recognized this crisis and is taking action! With support from your donations, and in partnership with the Medical Mission International (MMI) charity organization, Dr. Cervone is leading a surgical team to the David V. King Medical Center in Jucuapa- a rural community in eastern El Salvador.

WHY EL SALVADOR?

As we raise funds and form partnerships to complete our vision, we are often asked: “Why El Salvador?”

Our answer has evolved over the years. Our good friend, Dr. Roberto Arevalo-Araujo, initially introduced us to El Salvador and explained its critical need for sustainable medical solutions. His passion became David’s King’s passion, and he wanted to do his part to contribute. His involvement lead to the formation of Medical Mission International, Inc.

Over the course of 13 year involvement, we have come to love this nation and its friendly and warm-hearted people. Despite the after-effects of the last quarter century’s war, famine and economic recessions, many Salvadorans are doing what they can to forge a brighter future.

But they can’t do it alone. For every step forward in a Salvadoran’s life (political stability, a growing economy), there is often a step backward (natural disasters, a persistent lack of quality medical care).

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In many cases, simple ailments that would be easily treated in the developed world hold Salvadorans back, limiting their ability to produce a decent living, and all-too-often, leading to an untimely death.

We know these needs and circumstances aren’t unique to El Salvador, but what we see in this country is an outstanding potential to create a lasting, sustainable quality of life. We have worked extensively with local governments and entrepreneurs in El Salvador, and we know the desire and will to have a better life for all is alive and well.

WE’VE MADE GREAT STRIDES. NOW WE NEED YOUR HELP TO COMPLETE OUR VISION.

The medical center was fully financed and built by MMI!

WHAT WE’VE ACCOMPLISHED

Medical Mission International has focused its efforts exclusively on El Salvador, namely the rural communities of Jucuapa, Chinameca, San Miguel, Lolotique, and Usulutan.

Since 2003, our organization has made a major impact. We’ve built a 20,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art medical center which opened in late 2012 and has provided more than 45,000 patient services. We’ve improved surgical, pediatric, and boarding facilities at two existing hospitals. We’ve also assisted in the building of a high school that fosters young minds and rewards top achievers with scholarships.

In 2013, two dental suites were added. In 2014, two operating suites were completed. The first mission was in December 2014.

The team will depart New York on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Once on-site, the team will staff and operate two operating rooms to conduct free, life-changing surgeries for families, many of whom have never received any kind of healthcare before. The impact that this team will have on the communities in the surrounding area will change lives forever!

Unfortunately, this mission is not free. Volunteer medical staff must pay thousands of dollars out of pocket for travel expenses, room, and board, as well as bring medical supplies. Financial contributions are needed to supplement these expenses and to purchase supplies for the mission volunteers to use.

ALL funds received will go directly toward offsetting these expenses for our volunteers. Our surgical volunteers can not complete the mission without financial help. Together, we can improve lives and give people a second chance!

We are eager to get down there and start our work but we need support from you! Please donate to strengthen our mission and empower our passion for helping those in need! Together, we can Send Our Surgeons!

-Thank you!

Medical Mission International (MMI) was founded as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to provide medical and surgical care to underserved communities.

Mission statement: Medical Mission International was founded to provide immediate medical and surgical care to people in under-served regions of the world who have limited access to health care services, particularly to women and children. We believe that quality medical care catalyzes economic development and breaks the cycle of poverty.

Medical Mission International Website