Medical Outreach

On Feb 28th we had a medical outreach at the Sonshine Center.

This outreach consisted of providing the children that we work with medical exams (ages 3-13). All of the nurses and doctors were volunteers.


The families lined up to see the doctors as soon as the gates opened.

We were able to see 75 families consisting of 165 kids in 4 hours.


I had the opportunity to play with the kids while they waited for their turn to see the doctor.


The event was so successful we were recognized by the Iloilo news channel!
The vice mayor of Iloilo came out to support the event as well.


We were able to give the children medicines and vitamins to meet the
specific need that they had, all which were donated.


We also gave the families educational brochures.
This way they could learn how to change their lifestyle which may have been
a direct result of some of these diseases/sicknesses in which the children suffered.


Most importantly, we got the chance to pray with the families.

The event was very successful, but it gave me a chance to realize all the sicknesses that affect the children that we work with everyday. Only 16% of the children were considered to be well.
The 5 top sicknesses were issues involving
respiratory, parasites, nutrition, sinus and pneumonia
52% of the children were referred to the Health Center for further treatment.
It was amazing to be able to be a part of the outreach,
to show these kids love by meeting some of their physical needs.