Missions Matter Newsletter – May 2026
FROM THE DESK OFExecutive Director, Dan Mauer May 2026 Happy May — and welcome to the latest edition of Mission Matters! There’s a lot of exciting momentum building at Medical
Volunteer Spotlight – Jean Sims
In this Volunteer Spotlight, we are proud to recognize a familiar face and long-time volunteer, Jean Sims. Not only is Jean our Warehouse Coordinator, she recently won the Medical Missions Foundation’s
San Lucas Toliman: Friday – A Week of Impact, Countless Lives Touched
We are incredibly thankful for a successful week of surgeries. Today’s schedule includes 6 general cases—cysts, lipomas, and a couple umbilical hernias. By the end of the day, our volunteer
San Lucas Toliman: Thursday – Overcoming Challenges, Delivering Care
Our week is almost over. Despite a few adjustments along the way, the team continues to work cohesively and efficiently. By the end of today, 67 patients will have received
San Lucas Toliman: Wednesday – Halfway Through Our Journey
We started the day with rounds, checking in on all of our patients and continuing to see encouraging progress in their recoveries. Our surgical lineup included 10 general cases and
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