Melissa Joseph

Tampa FL

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My name is Melissa Joseph and I am trying to raise funds to help me go on a medical brigade trip to Panama this August 2017. I have always wanted to go on a medical brigade but have never been in a position to do so. In my last summer at USF I will not be taking classes or committed to any extra-curricular activities and can finally go on a trip like this. This trip consists of 6 days working in a Panamanian clinic and helping to provide healthcare to those in need. I will also have the opportunity to shadow doctors and learn valuable skills in the medical field. In addition to gaining medical education and experiences I will be able to explore Panama! The cost of this trip is $1750 plus airfare. My goal is to raise $2,000 to help cover the cost of the trip and my flight there and back. Any donations towards my trip would be greatly appreciated. I have to raise the money by June in order to go on the trip so if you can donate please do. Thank you!!!

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Aug 06	Volunteer Activity: USF Medical Outreach trip to Peru, August 2017

USF Medical Outreach trip to Peru, August 2017

End Date: Aug 20, 2017 12:00 AM

Volunteer Activity Message

Join the USF chapter as they lead a Medical Outreach trip to Peru this upcoming Summer! Volunteers will work in mobile medical clinics, where they will have the opportunity to intake patients, conduct public health surveys, take vitals, shadow local physicians, work in the pharmacy, teach education classes, and much more! If you’re interested in joining, contact us for more information!

VAW at USF will be opening up mobile medical clinics for local communities during their time in Peru.

One of the most exciting and important parts of volunteering with VAW is bringing medication to the less fortunate. In 2016, VAW treated over 35,000 patients and we aspire to treat over 45,000 in 2017. One of the things that make our mobile clinics unique is that we not only triage and diagnose patients, but also provide them with the basic medications needed. Fundraising for medications is a huge part of creating a successful mobile clinic to help the local communities with effective care.

**Note: airfare goal will be updated once flights are purchased, tentatively the week of May 22

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $1,550.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00 / medication & Supply Fund Goal: $100.00

Melissa Joseph donated $1,200

Apr 14, 2017 04:43 AM

Sherra Forde donated $200

Mar 16, 2017 09:15 PM

Melissa Joseph donated $200

Mar 06, 2017 05:57 PM

Ana A Ortiz donated $50

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Mar 05, 2017 08:27 PM

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