by Kschmidt@refugeinternational.org | Jul 13, 2020 | Our Volunteers
In 2018, Refuge International was fortunate to meet Sue Gillette, RN from Denver, CO. She attended a medical mission trip to Sarstun, Guatemala and traveled with a medical bag of supplies from our office. She inquired how we get these supplies and how she could help... 
by Kschmidt@refugeinternational.org | Jul 11, 2020 | Our Volunteers
Anita Lowe is a clinical instructor at the University of Texas at Tyler School of Nursing—Longview University Center. I had the pleasure of speaking with Anita about why she continues to bring nursing students to help with sorting medical supplies at the Longview... 
by Kschmidt@refugeinternational.org | Jul 10, 2020 | Our Volunteers
Connelly Cowan started gathering school supplies through donations from her church, family, and friends at the early age of 7. She is now 14 years old. I asked Connelly what drives her to continue to support Refuge International. Connelly replied, “I see the good... 
by Kschmidt@refugeinternational.org | Jul 9, 2020 | Our Volunteers
Christina: During the spring break of 2015, I had the opportunity to travel with my parents through Refuge International to the clinic in Chocola, Guatemala. It was easily my most life-changing experience. I have been very interested in pursuing a career in medicine... 
by Kschmidt@refugeinternational.org | Jul 9, 2020 | Our Patients
Cruz Ajqui Ixquiactep, a shy, quiet 27-year-old from Xojola (pronounced “show-ho-la”), came to the Chocolá clinic during our July mission trip for a consult on a possible small hydrocele. During the exam, however, Refuge International volunteer Dr. Jason Murry noted...
