Free medical brigade in Salitre
Brigade in Salitre
Medical brigade in the canton of Salitre – Parish of Vernaza, Recinto Guachapelí, Province of Guayas. Saturday, August 30, 2025.
This medical brigade was possible thanks to the coordination of our friend Sgt. (SP) Eugenio Gómez, the cattle ranchers' association of the recinto Guachapelí, to whom we extend our deepest gratitude for their openness and commitment to the community.
Thanks to the efforts of our medical team and volunteer leaders from Fundación LIRES, free care was provided to children, teenagers, older adults and people with disabilities in this area.
Services provided
During this event, services such as the following were offered:
- General medicine
- Free distribution of medications
- Vitamin supplementation
- Physical therapy
- Mole removal
- Manicure and pedicure
- Recreational activities for children
All of this was done by the grace and mercy of God, with the commitment of our health professionals and volunteers, who, with their gifts, talents, vehicles and resources, make every mission possible.
Partners and donors
We deeply thank our partners and donors:
- Jhon Espinoza Almeida for the toys for the children
- Dr. Tania Zurita for the medications
- Ana María Nieto for the donation of blood pressure medicine
- Dr. Judit Yambay, for the donation of dermatological creams
- Thank you to the team of volunteers from Fundación LIRES who took part in this event.
Our team
The team from Fundación Lires that traveled to bless this community was led by its president Lcdo. Fabián Correa Figueroa, Dr. Viviana Morocho, Eco. Leonela Chipantiza, Anderson Vélez, José Luis Veliz, Narcisa García, Pastor Gonzalo Recuenco, Physical therapists Bruce Almeida, Ivonne Intriago, Lisbeth Moreno, Grace Mendoza, William Espinoza, thanks also to the doctors and volunteers who, for various reasons, could not join us at this event, but are keeping the rest of the team in mind.
And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of Jehovah your God
— Deuteronomy 28:2
