Sponsored by
Solidarity in Action & Christian Life Movement (CLM)

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

We are honored to accept an invitation from Bishop Kay Schmalhausen, SCV,of Ayaviri, Peru to organize a medical campaign for the care of the poor in their community, in the Highlands of the Peruvian Andes. Sponsored by the Christian Life Movement USA, we are praying for God’s grace for a successful and blessed mission. We are in the final planning stages of this trip. Our roster is nearly complete for volunteers. If you would like to volunteer for this trip please fill out the registration and liability forms and mail it with your $500 dposit check to:

Ken & Dede Chism

Attn: Ayaviri Mission

8776 S Forrest Drive

Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Make check to the order of  CLMUSA, Memo AYAVIRI MISSION

There are a number of important ways that your contributions will be put to excellent use - from volunteering as a mission trip member, to donating a bottle of vitamins, sponsoring a "value pack" or sponsoring the trip costs of a Peruvian physician. Here are a few suggestions:

• Prescription Medications (obtained State-Side): We are able to obtain “value packs” of medications and medical supplies from special charity organizations, worth $20,000, while only paying $500 for administrative costs. We are in need of 10 value packs.

• Over-the-counter medications and prescription medications: We need contributions to provide vitamins, over the counter and prescription medications to patients. It is much cheaper for us to purchase large quantities in Peru versus purchase them here and ship them, although there are some medications we will need to purchase here in addition to the value packs. We have received a generous donation to cover the cargo shipping of our supplies and we are very committed to fill cargo container wisely.

• Sunglasses: One of the best things we can do for the eyes of people who live and work at 14-15,000 feet is to provide sunglasses. We would like to take 2000 pair to give. We are looking to youth group/Eagle Scouts here!

• Medical Support: $300 will cover the local travel cost of one of the five Peruvian physicians who have offered to give up wages from work and fly to Ayaviri to work with our team. They will serve as local contacts and for patient follow up. This $300 will fly a physician from the cities of Lima or Arequipa to Ayaviri, and pay for their lodging and food during the campaign.

• Procedures costs: There will be surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, generously donating their time and expertise, but we need funds to cover the cost of facilities and associated surgical costs, such as hospital operating rooms, anesthesia, x-rays, and laboratory costs.

• Initial Reservation Costs: We need “seed money” funds to cover the costs of reserving buses, hotels, and other associated needs for the mission team.

This mission will not be possible without prayers and financial support. It is with a humble heart that we ask for your contribution to this important campaign. Please prayerfully consider making a tax deductible, financial donation to help the poor of Ayaviri in Peru.

Thank you very much in advance for your generosity. You are in our prayers.

Sincerely, in Christ,

Dede and Ken Chism

Mission Coordinators