SURGICAL AND REHABILITATIVE MISSION, SIGHT RESTORING PROGRAM

Members of RC Mactan regularly join medical, surgical and rehabilitative missions to Mindanao.

"Thousands of poor patients had been treated free by Davao's best doctors under Maharlika's charity programs…"
Thousands of poor, disabled patients, burn victims, those suffering from eye defects, congenital anomalies, and other diseases are treated free by some of Davao's best medical and dental specialists under Maharlika Charity Programs.

Projects, Services and Programs offered:

1. Opthalmologic Surgery Program- Cataract Surgery- Squint Surgery- Pterygium
2. Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery Program- Cleft Lip/Palate Surgery- Burn Surgery** done in partnership with the Mindanao Burn Center- Davao Medical Center
3. Dental Services Program- Preventive Dentistry- Oral Surgery- Restorative Dentistry- Orthodontics
4. General Surgery
5. Ear Clinic- Audiometery and Hearing Aid Provision
6.Pediatric Rehabilitation Center- Caters to children with:Developmental DelayAutismDisabilities
7. EducationTraining Ambulatory Care Nurses and OR technicians8. Mindanao - Wide Surgeons Network for Trauma and Mass Casualties

HELP NEEDED:
The programs rely on donations of medical and suyrgical supplies and equipment as well as other types of in-kind support so that the volunteer surgeons may provide the highest quality in its mission and clinic throughout Mindanao.

FINANCIAL HELP ALWAYS WELCOME

EQUIPMENT WISH LIST:
- A Scans
- Autoclaves
- Auto Keratometer
- Portable Surgical Microscope
- Portable Yag Laser

SUPPLIES WISH LIST:
Intraocular lenses
Suture (10-0 Nylon or 4-0 Silk)
Viscoelastic

see the achievements of the good volunteer doctors, nurses and many others:
http://www.maharlikafoundation.org/

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AMBULANCE

Matching Grant Proposal

Project : One unit AMBULANCE


LIFE IS PRECIOUS !

Savings lives through prompt responses to emergency calls is why the Rotary Club of Mactan plans to have this project. Our service partner will be the Emergency Rescue Unit Foundation in Cebu and Lapulapu.

Currently, the ambulance run of ERUF had increased tremendously, that sometimes, they were forced to decline some calls due to lack of ambulance.
This project aims to provide one unit of ambulance to ERUF to serve the community of Mactan and its neighboring cities and towns.

2. How will it meet the needs of the community ?

The availability of an ambulance service will save lives and reduce time delays in transporting patients to hospitals.

3.Is this project involves a co-operating organization ?

Name of organization: Emergency Rescue Foundation Unit (ERUF)

Estimated Cost US$ 22,000

Funding :

Host Club: $ 200.00
International Partner $ 200.00 *
District 3860 DDF $ 5,000.00 *
District _____ DDF $ 5,000.00 *
TRF $ 11,000.00 *


* Subject for approval

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ROTARY SHARES A STEP

Project : ROTARY SHARES A STEP :
Operation Lakaw… Let’s Walk with New Hope


There are hundreds of people who don’t have a leg or both legs due to Accidents, Diabetes and other illnesses. Many of them are young, bread winners, and are potentials for employment if given a chance to walk again through prosthesis. This may help them gain more self confidence and become fruitful citizens.

However, due to poverty and lack of financial access, many cannot afford to have prosthesis.

Rotary Club of Mactan was able to find a local partner, the UPPGH Rehab Dept. to design a new project :

“ROTARY SHARES A STEP : Operation Lakaw… Let’s Walk with HOPE.”

Target Date : October 19, 20 & 21

Financial Needs :

1. Comity/ Doctors’ Travel Expense to neighboring cities US $ 200.00
& town to conduct screening of Patients
2. Travel Expense of 3 Technicians Cebu-Manila- Cebu $ 300.00

3. Local accommodations of 3 Technicians $ 300.00
with food and travel allowance ( 3days)
4. Printing of Posters/ Newspaper fee to inform the community $ 200.00
of the available service ____________
TOTAL $ 1,000.00

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN INTERNATIONAL PARTNER
to help us fund the project… please be the ONE !

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