
Supplies for the Medical Mission Trip 2024
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Hi my name is Dr Gina Cespedes. I am a podiatrist who currently works in NYC. Since 2007, as a medical student, I have been involved in Medical Missions trips with various groups.
Three years ago, a group of friends and I went on a very relaxing trip to the Dominican Republic. I have been to many beautiful resorts in DR so many times in the past but this trip was different. Our group decided to travel about 40 minutes away from the 5- star luxury resort and came across the rural areas surrounding our hotel.
On our ATV tour, we drove across miles and miles of dirt roads, bare homes, enormous amount of poverty. As our group proceeded with our tour, I could not help but notice that the majority of the people were barefoot. The tears rolled down my face as I saw children of all ages running after our ATVs asking for food, shoes and clothing; Poor children as young as 3 years old, pregnant teenagers, asking for the simplest daily items.
That day, I promised God and myself, that I would be back with shoes for those unfortunate souls.
Last year a group of us were able to go back to DR and not only bring the shoes that I had promised but much more. We arrived with 30 boxes packed with medical supplies, medications, clothing and toys. God blessed our project abundantly so much that we are on our way back there again this year.
With our wonderful volunteers and your help, we will be able to not only service but also supply medical attention to the areas of Juana Vincenta and Las Terrenas, DR. this year.
Greatly appreciate any donation. Every dollar counts !
God bless in advance
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Dr G Cespedes and Medical Mission Team
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Woodside, NY