Volunteers In Medel Missions July 1, 2021, Volunteers In Medical Missions Msiba Dalton 265 § Cove Rd Seneca, SC 29672 L'Bglise du Cameroon jo Mr. Zacharie Mendoge Dear Mr. Mendoge, Greetings from Volunteers in Medical Missions (VIMM). Thank you for beinga valued partner and trusted ambassador ofthis organization. VIMM is honored for the opportunity to serve the citizens of northern Cameroon during a medical mission trip later this year, November 12-23, 2021. VIMM is a faith based, non-profit organization dedicated to serving impoverished and ized people in developing countries around the world. VIMM was conceived by two young doctors in 1986 who had a burden to help people in need, abroad, and were willing to make a personal investment and get involved. That simple act of faith 35 years ago has grown to encompass a network of ‘over 16,000 medical personnel and non-medical volunteers who feel the same calling. Since inception, VIMM teams ranging from 10-25 volunteers, have completed 360 trips, spanning 42 countries, and six continents: with the help of 5,890 volunteer team members. VIMM team, members have treated approximately 551,197 patients with a myriad of conditions including, but not limited to acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes; hypertension; water born illnesses; illness resulting from pandemies (HIV/AIDS); minor surgeries; and OB/GYN care, The Cameroon November 2021 VIMM team will be hosted by L’Rglise de Jesus Christ based in Douala, a coastal ety with access to the Atantic Ucean by the Wourt Kiver. Lodging for the team willbe ata local hotel in Douala. The team will travel daily by bus to Pouma, approximately a 45-minute ride from Douala, and to Akonolinga and Dimako, which are longer distances from Douala to hold mobile medical dlinies. ‘As you are aware, hospitals are non-existent in many of these areas and local clinics are few, understaffed ‘and ill equipped. VIMM Medical personnel are prepared to treat a population that suffers from ‘malaria; typhoid fever; diarrhea; hypertension and heart problems; wounds and skin diseases; eyeand ear wn vimm.or | 265 Cave Ral Seneca, SC 29572 | 864-885-0023 | Fax 64-885.0411problems; dental problems; ard respiratory diseases. Pregnant women and women with infants/children will be able te receive health care as well. ‘The medical mission to Cameroon will be led by Mr. Kirby Phillips and Mrs. Marthe Bake, Mr, Phillips isa member of Volunteers in Medical Missions Board of Directors where he serves on the Trip Steering Committee as well as the Village Health Worker Committee. He isa 20-year VIMM trip veteran, having led teams to the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Panama, and Sri Lanka. He also served 2 years inthe Peace Corps asa volunteer in the Grenadines, and St. Vincent. Mrs. Bake isa native of Cameroon who migrated to the United States and settled in Atlanta, Georgia where she is currently a registered nurse. Please nate the following: 1) All team members will be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and Yellow Fever at least three (3) ‘weeks in advance of the trip departure date, 2) Passports will be valid up to 6 months from the trip end/return date. 3) Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic trip det are subject to change, VIMM is honored to have the opportunity to impact lives around the globe because ofthe faithfulness and {generosity of our partners and trusted ambassadors. May the Lord continue to bless and keep you, may is face shine upon you and give you peace, Sincerely, Msiba Dalton Executive Director Volunteers In Medical Missions seww.vimmorg ‘wn vim org | 268 S Cove Re Seneca, SC 29672 | 864-885-0025 | Fax: 864-285-9411