Things have been very busy around here for me. Our medical clinic, which we have been using regularly for the past two years, has reached its final stages. We just need to paint and get Public Health’s approval; which as I am learning, is a very long and tedious process. Amazingly, we now have over 4,000 patient records at the clinic! It is incredible to see how far we have come and the impact it has on our patients.
Volunteer groups have slowly started to return! We have had dentists, veterinarians, doctors and students! It has been so rewarding to have these teams back after a long break, and we are looking forward to welcoming more soon.
Two and a half years ago, I was able to save enough money to buy a 2007 Toyota Fortuner. Having my own vehicle makes such a difference in the ability to do my mission work. After numerous trips up and down the mountain, my truck’s wear and tear is really starting to show. Recently, I have had to invest in multiple repairs, some small and some much larger. On two occasions, the mechanic told me that I am very lucky I brought it in when I did, because it was that unsafe to drive.
That being said, I often use my car as the “ambulance” or transport vehicle for patients at the clinic. There have been multiple cases where we have had to bring patients down the mountain to a hospital, and weekly I am bringing malnourished children to the Nutrition Center run by the Missionaries of Charity. We have also been trying to help facilitate referrals into the capital to help patients obtain necessary tests and imagining, surgeries, and specialist appointments. For the majority of these patients this trip is five hours away one way, so it is very exciting to think about the impact this will make on health care needs. Ultimately, I’ve come to the decision, as I’m not only transporting volunteers and staff, but patients and children, obtaining a safer and more reliable vehicle needs to move up in my priorities list!
I have begun the search for a more reliable vehicle and it is overwhelming to say the least! As you can imagine vehicles these days are so expensive!! I am looking into purchasing a Toyota Hilux. These trucks are the best, most durable 4x4 vehicles in the Dominican, and they have the most availability for replacement parts. With the concerns of the mountain terrain and roads we expect repair needs on even the most well maintained trucks.
I am reaching out to you for your help. My hope is to be able to purchase a 2017 or newer vehicle to avoid running into mechanical issues from the get go. Thankfully, I will be able to sell my vehicle to help offset the cost of a newer more reliable truck, but I have a long way to go in order to reach my goal of $30,000.
If you have the desire to help financially with this next project, below are the options on how to donate. If you are not able to help financially, please pray for the continued success of our mission.
WRITE A CHECK
Payable to: Kailey Stutzky (NOT tax deductible)
OR
Payable to: BBOH Medical Support Fund (Tax deductible)
Please be sure to write “clinic car fund” so that I am able to keep track of it.
Mail to:
Kailey Stutzky
5265 Cottondale St. SW Wyoming, MI. 49519
OR
ONLINE DONATION THROUGH PAYPAL
BBOH Medical Support Fund
Please be sure to write “clinic car fund” on the write a note optional line)
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