San Lucas Toliman: Tuesday – Our Mission of Healing Continues
Our lineup today included 15 General Surgery cases and 6 GYN cases. The morning began with patient rounds, and we had great news—all of yesterday’s patients are healing well. Many
San Lucas Toliman: Monday – From Pain to Healing – A Powerful Start to the Week
The week is underway! Today we had 20 cases on the schedule—15 General and 6 OB/GYN. One of our patients, Berta, a 50-year-old woman, has endured pain for the past
San Lucas Toliman Day 1: Main Group
Wheels up in Kansas City at 5:48am without check-in issues for our team of 16 volunteers. We were even able to check in our carry-on for free! We headed to
Mission Matters Newsletter – February 2026
FROM THE DESK OFExecutive Director, Dan MauerFebruary 2026 Happy February — and welcome to the latest edition of Mission Matters! Wishing you a fantastic day and hoping for a wonderful week
Kenya Day 8 & 9: Friday and Saturday | Final Rounds and the Road Forward
Friday and Saturday: Final Rounds and the Road Forward Nyamira and Maasai Mara Friday morning began with a final breakfast together at the Helsinki Hotel. By then, the week had
Kenya Day 7: Waiting Rooms to Recovery Wards
Thursday began in the quiet that follows an exceptionally long night. On Wednesday, the operating rooms ran continuously—case after case—until well past midnight. Our team did not leave the OR
Kenya Days 5 & 6: Our Mission Marches On
By Tuesday, the team had found its footing, and the hospital moved with steady momentum. Operating rooms turned over steadily. Recovery areas filled and emptied. Families learned where to wait,
Kenya Day 4: Surgery Begins
The day began early, with the town already awake before sunrise. By 6:45 AM, our team was on the road to Nyamira County Referral Hospital, most dressed in scrubs and