Dr. DRE is a bit... heavy 

     Much thanks to all who have given so far towards the purchase of the DRE-Medical portable anesthesia machine for our projects in Bolivia with Medical Ministry International (www.mmint.org).  Your generosity is truly astounding.  With the help of matching funds from the HFM medical staff and the fundraising assistance of HFM Fund Development, we are nearly at our goal!  Remember that any excess funds donated will still go towards supplies and medications on these projects as well as towards sholarship funds to assist RNs and Surg. Technologists wishing to go on future projects.  

 

    We are getting excited as the custom-made protective hard case for the machine has arrived (and not a moment too soon).  Unfortunately, the combination machine/ case weigh 85.5lbs - you could say that Dr. DRE has a bit of a weight problem.  It will cost a bit extra to take him down there, so some of the donated money may still go for that and other luggage overage as supply donations have been astounding.  We (DRE included) about 435 pounds of luggage (8 bags pushed to their limit), plus whatever our companions bring along.  Just back in January, I struggled to fill 2 suitcases with supplies.  This time we have 8 and they are packed to the gills.  So much thanks to all who have donated supplies, extra suitcases, vitamins, medications, Bibles, money, and instruments, and your thoughts and prayers for the project.  So many have stepped forward to help.  We are so blessed and we can't thank you enough.  

    Further donations can be sent, tax-deductible to HFM Fund Development, 2300 Western Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220 - labelled "restricted funds - anesthesia machine." or call (920) 320-2011 and as for Erik Barber/ Fund Development.