Medical Mission to Ubojan, Tubigon (Bohol)

On Saturday 19th February, the team departed for a two hour journey to a tiny village to assist with a Medical Mission for the day. The Rotary club of Tagbilaran have this as another one of their major projects in purchasing medicines for the poor and underprivileged. Rotary organizes three doctors to attend for the most part of the day, to treat the villagers for all sorts of illnesses and medical conditions. 'Scripts' are written by the doctors and the Rotary members (and the GSE Team!) distributed the medicines.
Minor surgery is also performed.
Marty (now known as the singing firefighter!!), was invited by the Mayor to 'open' the Mission with the Philippine National Anthem and after recovering from the 'shock' (he did not have the words with him)...he performed excellently in front of the officials and villagers. This gesture captured the hearts of all assembled. Just fantastic.
The Rotary club hold up to 10 of these 'Missions' per year around Bohol. Everything is free (sponsored by Rotary) for the villagers and their families. The team assisted in sorting the medicines and generally interacting with the families (particularly the children!) throughout the day.
In many ways, this was an awe inspiring experience...so many with so little, making do with the simple things of life.
Rotary truly makes a difference in this World....and on this occasion, the evidence was overwhelming.

David helping to sort out the medical supplies

Martin sing the Philippine National Anthem

 

 

Ian 'cuddles' babies

Bec and Kylie teach local children 'Nick Nack Paddy Wack...'

The team made their way home most humble indeed, all reflecting on how 'well off' we are in Australia.
Tomorrow is Sunday 20th February and the team is looking forward to the day of rest. Bravo so far.