1. KRISTIN EBERHART BENJAMIN LOWRY LAURIE MARTIN ERIN MILLER CONNOR SHERIFF NICHOLAS WILHELM Providing Physical Therapy to an Underprivileged Community in Lima, Peru

2. Thank you on behalf of last year’s group to Arequipa, Peru!

3. A Fresh Start From Left: Kristin Eberhart, Connor Sheriff, Nick Wilhelm, Erin Miller, Ben Lowry & Laurie Martin This year: Six, third-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students from Slippery Rock University (SRU) A new location, but the same mission!

4. Our Mission To glorify God by using our education to serve those in need with compassion.

5. Medical Ministry International Mission Statement: “MMI provides compassion and health care in a world of need using Jesus as our Guide.” Jodee Fortner  MMI Arequipa Director  U.S. Licensed Physical Therapist from PA http://www.medicalministrytrips.org/

6. Why Lima, Peru? Located in West-Central Peru The capital and largest city of Peru Home to 1/3 of Peru’s population and the 16 th most populous city in the world Undeveloped or even missing infrastructure coupled with poverty in poorer areas and slums

7. “Pueblos Jovenes” The nickname of vast shanty towns surrounding Lima and other cities of Peru Limited access to health care services and medical equipment

8. What will we be doing? Two week service project  August 8 th -22 rd, 2015 Providing volunteer services at various hospitals, locally and in surrounding areas.  A few partners:  Shalom Clinic in Pamplona Alta (*70% pediatrics)  Peru Children’s Charity in Carabayillo We will mainly be serving a population of children with disabilities in the city of Lima, Peru

9. Equipment Evaluations for distribution of equipment  e.g. wheelchair fittings

10. Patient Care Work under supervision of PTs Conduct patient evaluations and treatments Utilize limited available resources Communicate through non-verbal communication or translators

11. Evaluating Patients

12. Treating Patients

14. Educating Patients Provide patient education and increase health awareness

15. How Can You Help? Pray for us! Philippians 4:6  Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Pray for safe travels Pray that we will be able to make a lasting, positive impact

16. How Can You Help? Expected Costs to be around $2,800 per student  MMI expenses  Airfare and local travel

17. Financial Contributions Checks can be made out to I Care San Antonio  Sent to: Connor Sheriff 31 East First St. Boiling Springs, 17001  Tax deductible option

18. MMI Expenses

19. Equipment Needed Canes Orthotics Children's sneakers in good condition Wheelchairs that are in good condition School supplies, crayons, stickers, beanie babies, beach balls, baby wipes, children's vitamins *Contact Laurie Martin for donation collections.

20. Find Out More Keep up with our trip!  http://sruinperu.blogspot.com/ http://sruinperu.blogspot.com/ Medical Ministry International, Canada  http://www.mmicanada.ca/ http://www.mmicanada.ca/ Laurie Martin  lam4744@sru.edu  (717) 669-4505

21. Questions?