honduras adult medical brigade-houston,tx
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Powerpoint intended to raise funds for an adult medical team, based in Houston, TX; travelling to Honduras annually.TRANSCRIPT
Honduras Adult Honduras Adult Medical BrigadeMedical Brigade
Episcopal Church of the Holy SpiritEpiscopal Church of the Holy Spirit
History
• 14 years service
• Team-members from all-over U.S.
• Different religions & backgrounds
Works
• Veterinary, dental,
medical
• Education
• Water tower project
• Support local business
A Typical Day
• Teams start day with devotional
• Teams drive to different villages
• Veterinary teams--2 per day
Some villages are more remote than others
• Mobile pharmacy
• Over 2000 prescriptions in 2010
• See patients through-out day
• All ages
• All ailments
• Veterinary teams provide
• Vaccines
• Surgery
• Parasite Control
• Return to home base
• Prepare for next day
Education
• Las Guardianas training
• General healthcare
• Husbandry/farming improvement
Water Tower Project
• 4 towers to date
• Serve 200-300 people each
• Empowerment and responsibility
• Improved health
Water source prior to towers
Support Local Business
• Local contractors
• Supply purchases
• Souvenirs
• Xavier
Other Benefits
• Creating long-lasting bonds
• Team members
• Honduran people
Contact Information
Holy Spirit Medical BrigadeWilliam Ray (Bill) Folger
12306 Tealwood North Dr.Houston, TX 77024
713.461.2287
Donations gratefully acceptedMake checks payable to: Church of the Holy
SpiritIn the memo section put: Adult Honduras Mission