FAMI Filipino-American Medical Inc. “What I can say is while I don’t think our efforts will change the world,

I am happy to have changed the lives of a few.”

Natalie Trezza, RN FAMI Filipino-American Medical Inc.

Filipino American Medical Incorporated (FAMI) is a In cooperation with the Knights of Malta, Two Hearts Foundation at Quezon non-profit corporation founded in 1999 in New York City by City General Hospital, Pampanga Flood Relief, Governor Carmencita Reyes, Niles Perlas,CRNA with Maria Mamawal and friends. FAMI Provincial General Hospital – Charity Patients (), Asilo Orphanage brings Filipino American, American Physicians and other with the Knights of Malta, FAMI 3rd Surgical & Medical Mission was success- Medical Professionals to the to serve the poor. fully conducted on February 3 to 16, 2001 in the Republic of the Philippines. FAMI concentrates on surgical and medical missions and Jan 30 to Feb 8, 2000, FAMI with Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko Foundation workshops for the local medical professionals. Additionally performed thirty surgeries and provided medicines for 258 medical patients at FAMI also performs local community service. the Ilocos Training & Regional Medical Center in the City of San Fernando, La Union and a day surgery at Medical Center, Pasig Metro . Surgical & Medical Missions will be conducted in February 2002 and 2003. In the last three missions to the May 30 to June 5, 1999, Alay-Bayan Medical Mission is FAMI's first project conducted in Metro Manila, Philippines. During the mission, surgical Philippines, FAMI performed more than 100 surgeries. procedures were done on thirty-two patients of the Jonelta Foundation of Some 6,500 patients were provided with medications after Perpetual Help Medical Center, Las Pinas City and of the Rizal Medical Center, physician consultation. FAMI also donated medicines and Pasig City. surgical supplies to local hospitals. OFFICERS MISSION (6/1/01 to 6/30/02)

Niles Perlas, Chair FAMI Medical & Surgical Missions are held annually in the Philippines. The Maria Mamawal, Vice Chair Missions are coordinated with local non-government organizations and Benedicta Muldong, Treasurer non-profit foundations at designated charity hospitals. These hospitals have Amy Piguerra, Secretary only basic operating room equipment. FAMI provides additional diagnostic Board: equipment and instrumentation. Local hospital staff does prescreening and Miriam Kho postoperative care of patients. FAMI encourages partnership with the local Dr. Jim Beckman, Medical Advisor community and non-government organization (NGO) in serving the needy. Marietta Santos FAMI obtains temporary permits from the Philippine government for the Dr. Chris Edmonds, Medical Advisor volunteer physicians to practice in the country during the Mission.The Chelli Ridon Castellano volunteers pay their own travel expenses. Local sponsors or FAMI pay for Belen Gonzales volunteers’ lodging and food. Not all members can be accommodated each Romey Reyes Ronnie Alejandro year for surgical missions. All donations are tax deductible under the rules of the IRS. FAMI is a non-profit 501c3 organization. Meneleus Perlas, Administrator MEMBERSHIP FORM

In three annual missions, we have performed over 100 pro bono surgeries, did consults and gave out medicines to over 6,500 patients.

Our mission spirit can be summarized by Natalie Trezza, RN: “What I can say is while I don’t think our efforts

will change the world,

I am happy to have changed the lives of a few.” FAMI MEMBERSHIP FORM Filipino-American Medical Inc. is a New York State registered Non-Profit Corporation. FAMI goals are to provide Name charitable surgical procedures and medical services in the Address US and the Philippines. FAMI membership includes a cross section of Filipino-Americans and Americans. FAMI is on its Profession FOURTH SURGICAL & MEDICAL MISSION ON FEB. 2002.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES Other Skills $ 25 yr ($35 with T-Shirt) Home Phone Fax $ 40 2yrs ($55 with T-Shirt) Supporter: $ 200 Office Phone E-Mail Patron: $ 250 Please mail form & check to: FAMI 331 West 57th Street PMB 437, New York, New York 10019 Note: Not all members can be accommodated each year for surgical and medical missions due to our limited resources. One Year $ 25 $ 35 with T-Shirt Two Years $ 40 $ 55 with T-Shirt 331 West 57th Street PMB 437 New York, New York 10019 $ 200 Supporter $ 250 Patron 212-582-3304 Fax 212-582-6809 All donations are tax deductible under the rules of the IRS. FAMI is 501c3 email [email protected] www.ifami.com FAMI Filipino-American Medical Inc.

331 West 57th Street PMB 437 New York, New York 10019 212-582-3304 Fax 212-582-6809 email [email protected] www.ifami.com