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Mission Walk - June 20, 2009
Join us for the Fourth Annual Mission Walk on Saturday, June 20, to support the clinic. 9:00 a.m. registration (no fee) Winton Woods. The walk is slightly over two miles long—a very easy stroll around Winton Woods that begins and ends at Kestrel Point. Winton Woods is located at 10245 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231. The walk begins and ends at Kestrel Point, which is located next to the Park District Headquarters. Winton Road is exit 39 off I-275. COME enjoy the fresh air, fellowship, and the opportunity to make a difference. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's walk. It was a huge success!

Diabetes Program
TriHealth, a Cincinnati network of hospitals, continues to support the clinic, providing diabetes education, materials, and supplies. The next education workshop and services are planned for October when Dr. Collins, endocrinologist, and Cheryl Angel, diabetic educator, will travel to Guatemala to participate in this valuable service. Since receiving TriHealth’s support, the clinic has identified more than 75 new diabetics. Our diabetic club, Living With Diabetes, provides monthly educational meetings, individual education, and support.

St. Vincent Ferrer School, Cincinnati, Ohio
Third graders welcomed Sister Sarah with school supplies and a donation for the Guatemalan children at a picnic June 2. To increase their funds for collecting the school supplies, they had organized a bake sale. The children themselves came up with the idea to help a missionary when they learned abut mission countries during a retreat day. Third grade teacher Beth Scholl and religious education director Karen McMichael supported the children with the project. Parents, teachers, and principal joined in the festive celebration.

St. Ignatius Parish, Cincinnati, Ohio
Richard Middendorf and Chip Branscum, both board members of Mission Partners Guatemala, organized a reception for Sister Sarah Sunday, June 1, at St. Ignatius Church. Many who have traveled to the Guatemalan mission had this opportunity to share their experiences and to chat with Sister Sarah. Some who attended are interested in joining the mission board of St. Ignatius Church. We look forward to many more gatherings.

New Opportunity 2009
Patrice Harty, a Sister of Charity Associate and Spanish teacher at Fenwick (Ohio) High School, is receiving participants for her fifth educational and service experience in Guatemala July 2009. Participants will learn firsthand about the culture and provide nonmedical assistance at the Daniel Comboni Community Clinic. For information, contact S. Sarah at clinicdamielcomboni@yahoo.es

Dental Program Update - September 2008
Dentist Jim Weber and Debbie Weber, dental assistant, will travel to Guatemala to initiate their fluoride varnish and dental education program. Clinic staff and health promoters will be trained to continue this invaluable service.