_Dear Friend and Supporter of the Peruvian American Medical Society,
As I look back on 2011, it was one filled with an outstanding Medical Missions performance, extraordinary support from people like you and an unforgettable Annual Gala Dinner event by the Southern California Chapter, event that made possible to provide the financial support to the Medical Missions that brought very much needed medical, dental and educational help to thousands of persons that otherwise would not have had the opportunity. From the very moment your generous support was received, our Missions leaders and sister organizations such as Lending Hope Foundation and Hearts with Hope set immediately to reach their goals and the Chapter proudly takes this opportunity to inform you on the performance of the Medical Missions. Please, allow me to present you with a summary of the services provided to the underprivileged in Peru, Mexico and USA. The Ayacucho Mission provided care to 3,400 patients and performed 180 surgeries. The surgeries transformed the lives of 43 children born with malformations. Hearts with Hope provided care to hundreds of children in Lima and Arequipa, performed 33 open heart surgeries and tens of cardiac catheterizations. The Huancavelica Mission provided care to 2,700 patients and performed 92 surgeries. Selva in Action brought medical assistance and education to hundreds in the Rio Momon area of the Peruvian Amazon. Also more than 8,000 patients received dental care. All these services were made possible by the great altruism of the Missions’ volunteers in addition to your generous support. One of the highlights of the 2011 year was gathering hundreds of PAMS supporters with the Medical Missions leaders at the Annual Gala Dinner. Those of you who joined us for the biggest fundraiser event of the year can attest that there was no better place to enjoy a wonderful night of great dinning, spectacular artistic show by Danzas del Peru and terrific dancing animated by Gino Gamboa’s orchestra. You could feel the altruistic spirit of all attendees at its very best in a wonderful environment. It was a night that without a doubt will remain in our memories for many years to come. I’d also like to take this opportunity to mention additional activities by PAMS volunteers who worked shoulder to shoulder with CareNowUSA organization to provide medical care to the homeless and uninsured of our beloved City of Los Angeles. Yes! in our own backyard. The Missions in addition have provided support to orphanages and institutions alike in Peru and Mexico. Allow me to tell you that this year the So. Ca. Chapter proudly announces not only the continuity but the expansion of the Medical Missions services bringing Telemedicine to the Andes of Peru. This technology will make possible that remote areas receive access to specialty care. Also Ayacucho Mission volunteers are joining Shine Humanity returning to Haiti to continue assisting in the relief and reconstruction efforts. These are just examples of the outstanding dedication and hard work of all volunteers who know no fear to lack of comfort and conveniences and do an extraordinary work in unison with your generous support. Please, save the date! Mark your calendars and get ready for the greatest 2012 PAMS So. Ca. Gala Dinner Event. May 18th is the night where the magic of giving and philanthropy returns; bringing again a world class artistic show, wonderful music and a great dinner. Tickets are $80.00 per person. We will publish a full color Memorabilia book for the event. Please take a minute to complete the enclosed Sponsorship Form and let thousands know about your business and your noble support of PAMS. Remember that PAMS is an organization recognized by the IRS as recipient of tax deductible donations. The opportunity to participate in such wonderful endeavor is here for you. All you have to do is to choose your level of support. There is no such thing as too small or too big,….. all support is welcome and remember…………., YES! You can make a difference in a person’s life. On behalf of the Southern California Chapter I thank you before hand for joining us to a fantastic night that I guarantee will be in our memories long after the event. Warmest wishes, Cesar Aranguri, MD Peruvian American Medical Society President, Southern California Chapter Chair, Medical Missions Committee Director, Ayacucho Mission |
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