Upcoming Power of a Nickel Trips

PLEASE COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FOR ANY OF THE TRIPS IN WHICH YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED - THEN WE CAN UPDATE YOU ON THE DESTINATIONS AS WE RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION.

India - November 15-20, 2018 (pre-Bhutan/post-Golden Triangle activities available if desired) Trip Closed
Cuba - November 24-Dec 1, 2018 Trip Closed
Vietnam - January 4-14, 2019 (post trip DaNang) Application Open
Guatemala - January 16-22, 2019 Application Open
Tulum, Mexico - February 17-23 Working with Maya Villages (1 week - rotation credit not available) Application Open
Tulum, Mexico - February 17-28, 2019 (2 week WVCOM rotation trip) Application Open
Uganda - March 16-25, 2019 (post trip Safari) Application Open
Peru - March 23-30, 2019 Application open for West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine students only plus any licensed medical providers and non-medical volunteers
Ukraine/Belarus - June 12-21,2019 Application Open
Greece - June 29-July 6, 2019 Application Open Working with refugees
Brazil (Aug or Sept, 2019) - Dates to be Announced) on river boat serving Amazon
Philippines Late December/Jan Dates to be announced
Nicaragua - due to civil unrest, Nicaragua trips have been cancelled until the stability and security of the country is improved.

Contact [email protected] if you have further questions.

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Quality healthcare to underserved & medically needy.

Power of a Nickel is a 501-3c non-profit. Typically we are evaluating and treating patients, making referrals to local health facilities if necessary, serving as educational resources, immersing ourselves in the local culture, encouraging local volunteers and more. Teams are made up of licensed physicians, medical students, other healthcare providers, and helpers. We can always find opportunities to put your skills to beneficial work! If you are interested in applying for a trip, just go to the JOIN A TRIP tab and the drop down menu to "Application".

TRIPS

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100,000 Nickels
Silver Sponsorship
50,000 Nickels
Bronze Sponsorship
25,000 Nickels

Donations Matter

1 nickel can buy food to feed 10 children porridge, give 5 students pineapple for lunch, and provide milk for 4 children per day
4 nickels can provide soap for a child for a week
8 nickels can provide a de-worming medicine that will last for 6 months
10 nickels can ensure a child has a multi-vitamin every day for a month

THERE IS POWER IN A NICKEL
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Our intention is that the patients we evaluate can have their basic needs met - for better health. Any assistance you can provide is greatly appreciated by both the team and the person who is receiving care.

HOW TO HELP

Founders

Dr. Stan Grogg (pediatrician) and wife, Barbara, (family nurse practitioner) have participated in global outreach programs for many years. After leading medical teams to Nicaragua, Guatemala, Uganda, South Sudan, Vietnam, India, Mexico, and participating with teams in Haiti, Dominican Republic, Afghanistan, Cuba, and Rwanda, they have seen up close the tremendous needs for healthcare globally. Out of those experiences, Power of a Nickel was born.

Global Reach

Power of a Nickel facilitates partnerships between the community served and local resources for the betterment of health. Opportunities are furnished to learn about a different culture and global issues encountered.