You have heard me talk about Refuge International many times. It is the organization that works in rural Guatemala that is so close to my heart. They are a small organization that does so very much for the health and well being of the children and the people of Guatemala. It really is amazing the difference this small organization makes with just a few volunteers. They send medical and dental teams to Sarstun and San Ramundo, Guatemala several times a year. They perform all sorts of surgeries and health care. Twice a year they (try to) provide Albendazole, the drug that treats infection due to stomach worms, to all of the school children in Guatemala. They are presently drilling water wells to provide clean drinking water to villages in rural Guatemala. They provide education to these remote villages as well. I wish so desperately that I could convey to you the impact this organization has on these children, and the impact that any volunteer or donor has on the whole of this organization. They NEED your help. This isn't some charity on t.v. that promises that your money will go to their cause. This is a real team of doctors, dentists, translators, nurses and people like you and I from North East Texas, as well as some from other states, that are working diligently to help these kids. I've seen it with my own eyes. It is very real.
Sorry, I know that was long winded! But I told you all of that to tell you how you can help. Refuge International has an annual bike ride and run in Gilmer, Texas as their main fundraiser. If you would like to run, bike, or just donate to this event, please check out Refuge Internationals website for more details.
