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A Promise to Peru provides an annual cataract surgical and general medical mission to the remote villages of the Sacred Valley of Peru. Physicians and other health professionals from across the U.S. and Stony Brook Medical students volunteer their time towards this effort.
Thank you!

Thank you!

A Promise to Peru thanks the following for their support for 2011, 2012 and 2013 Cataract Surgical and Medical Missions:  The past and present participants of the missions…the physicians, nurses, and other health related professional, medical students and the families who devoted their time and energies to join us in...
Summary of A Promise To Peru Medical and Cataract Surgical Missions 2012

Summary of A Promise To Peru Medical and Cataract Surgical Missions 2012

A Promise to Peru was founded by John Shanley, MD, Debra Messina, MD (StonyBrook School of Medicine ‘88) and Natalie DiGioia, MD (StonyBrook School of Medicine ‘01) in October 2011.  The organization works with local New York physicians and Stony Brook University’s medical students who are interested in providing medical...
Meet Our Friends - Good News Medical Volunteers

Meet Our Friends – Good News Medical Volunteers

Good News Medical Volunteers (GNMV) provide medical treatment and health education to underserved populations in Africa and the Caribbeans. Since 2008, over 560 healthcare professionals and students have embarked on medical missions with GNMV; 60,000 lives have been touched by the relief efforts. These missions are coordinated with Christian youth...
Medical Mission 2012, We've Landed!

Medical Mission 2012, We’ve Landed!

Elliot Schottland arrived in Peru 2 days ago, Take a look! Urubamba from a high Advert for eye clinic Kids on line for shoes at a clinic close to 12000 ft near Pisac, Peru Urubamba sign  
Cataract Surgical Mission - Urubamba Peru

Cataract Surgical Mission – Urubamba Peru

This will be the first year that we will have a cataract surgical mission for one week in Urubamba from July 2-6.  This effort has been coordinated by Debra Messina, MD. We are working with the Peruvian Ministry of Health to provide free cataract surgery to those patients who are...
Eye Glass Collection Drive

Eye Glass Collection Drive

We’re collecting gently used eye glasses – over the counter reading glasses, children size distance glasses and non prescription sunglasses (no bifocals or progressives).  The eyeglasses will be brought to Peru this June and July. The glasses will be distributed to children and adults in need of vision correction.  Please...
Learn more about Friends New England!

Learn more about Friends New England!

Friends New England (FNE) promotes education and sustainable development projects world-wide. With a hand-in-hand philosophy, FNE works with impoverished communities to identify pressing needs, network with local and international organizations, facilitate collaboration, and empower individuals to actively participate within their communities.
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A Clearer Vision

A Clearer Vision

This piece has been published in Teen Ink's monthly print magazine. By Vibhuti K., Solon, OH He probably had only four teeth left, all of which were exposed in a grin as wide as the Amazon. His sun-darkened skin was rough from the dry climate, his matted hair was streaked with age,...
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Overview of Cataract Surgical and Medical Mission 2013

Overview of Cataract Surgical and Medical Mission 2013

The mission consists of a great group of students: 12 medical students (11 from SB and 1 from RWJ NJ), 2 SUNY optometry students, 1 SB MPH and 3 undergraduate students, along with 18 health professionals: 14 physicians, 3 nurses, 1 surgical tech, 1 nurse assistant, a hospital administrator, director of a non profit and 9 family...
June Mission Prep

June Mission Prep

Getting prepared for our mission this June! The eye supplies from Alcon have arrived from Texas. The Students are hard a work preparing and organizing.  Folsom City Host Lions Club and Lions District 4-C5 packed up their donation! Thank you. Photo via ciro morales 

Thank you!

A Promise to Peru thanks the following for their support for 2011, 2012 and 2013 Cataract Surgical and Medical Missions:  The past and present participants of the missions…the physicians, nurses, and other health related professional, medical students and the families who devoted their time and energies to join us in Peru these past summers:  ...
NYSights

NYSights

Download the NYSight Fall 2013 publication here.      
Fundraiser Dinner at La Parrilla!

Fundraiser Dinner at La Parrilla!

Our fundraiser at La Parrilla was a huge success. Thank you all for attending – we appreciate your support!          
2013 Fundraiser!

2013 Fundraiser!

Many thanks to all who came out last Wednesday to support A Promise To Peru. The profits from our sale will go directly to the 2013 mission for Medical supplies.  
Want to Join Our 2013 Mission?

Want to Join Our 2013 Mission?

Thank you for your interest in Stony Brook’s medical mission to the Sacred Valley  region in Peru. (download pdf) This is a project that is constantly evolving, improving, and also struggling as we face challenges in helping improve the lives of people who live in medically underserved areas in the Sacred Valley and the Andes...

February Fundraiser Event!

Available items for purchase include fine alpaca wool scarves, shawls and hats; hand-woven purses and belts; and other unique items. All profits from this event will be used to purchase medications and supplies for donation to the impoverished rural people of Peru. February 14, 2013 | 7am to 7pm Outside the Hospital Deli in the...

It is with great pleasure that we bring you the second installment of our quarterly newsletter. FriendsNE has been busy continuing our projects in Nicaragua, Peru and Haiti and building relationships within the communities we work. We are grateful for the abundance of hard working volunteers who enable us to put community initiatives into action....
Press: SUNY Faculty and Son Does Mission in Peru

Press: SUNY Faculty and Son Does Mission in Peru

Dr. Paul Galstian, an Assistant Clinical Professor at the College and an Associate Doctor at Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, and his teenage son, Andrew, recently returned from a Medical Mission in Peru.  The mission was organized and run by Stony Brook Medical School.  Dr. Galstian and Andrew were joined by 18 medical students, a...
Summary of A Promise To Peru Medical and Cataract Surgical Missions 2012

Summary of A Promise To Peru Medical and Cataract Surgical Missions 2012

A Promise to Peru was founded by John Shanley, MD, Debra Messina, MD (StonyBrook School of Medicine ‘88) and Natalie DiGioia, MD (StonyBrook School of Medicine ‘01) in October 2011.  The organization works with local New York physicians and Stony Brook University’s medical students who are interested in providing medical care to remote areas of...
Photo Journal #7 by Paul Galstian and Evy Miceli

Photo Journal #7 by Paul Galstian and Evy Miceli

By Paul Galstian By Evy Miceli