Mission Update
    Events are posted in in descending chronological order.
     
    • Wednesday, May  20, 1998
      • They're back!  Trip was  a hugh success.  Our heart filled thanks to Dr. Lehnert and his Medical Team for generously and unselfishly volunteering their time and expertise.  Special people, caring enough to make a difference.  Thank you Doctors. 


        • Dr. Lehnert reports:

        "Back from a long two weeks in Danang, Vietnam.  The weather was hot, the air was not conditioned.  The hospital were our work focused ran a series of radio ads informing the public that the American Foot and Ankle Specialists were coming.  We had about three full days of clinic and saw approximately 50 patients.  Ten of those patients were operated on during the first two weeks.

        Presenting problems ranged from residual clubfoot to paralytic and spastic  deformities.  Procedures included Achilles tendon lengthening, tendon transfers, clubfoot reconstruction and repair of old injuries.  Surprisingly  no Vietnam War era injuries were treated.

        The mission, though not over until 5/22/98 was a success.  We developed an  excellent relationship with the Vietnamese doctors and even learned from their experience.  They have invited us back next year.  I am working on trying to arrange an educational preceptorship for one of the Vietnamese doctors our team worked with.

        I would like to thank all of the individuals and companies that supported  this mission to help those in need.  Your donation, no matter how small or  large, was appreciated by the team and by the patients who were helped."
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        . . . . . Dr. Bruce Lehnert
        View a sampling of their missions pictures here
         Stay tuned for Medical Meeting Room and  Medical Mission Mexico 1999!
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    • Thursday, April 23, 1998
      • YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!  The medical team departs the end of this month and is still way below the required funding/supplies needed to make it a success.   Donations / supplies are NEEDED, no amount is too small. 
        • Reminder:  This mission is not possible without financial and product support.    We are seeking donations to provide for instruments, vaccinations, medications     and other expenses associated with this huge project,  You can help to make this happen; please send your donations to: 
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          Vietnam Medical Fund
          Dr. Bruce Lehnert
          c/o Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 464
          P.O. Box 747 
           San Carlos, CA 94070-0747 
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    • Monday, April 20, 1998
      • Count down is here; the medical mission team departs for their month long mission on April 30, 1998
    • Friday, April 10, 1998
      • Forgive the repetitive information  here, this isn't an update it's a reminder.  As you already know, This mission is not endorsed or supported  in any way by the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Healthcare System! 
    • Friday, April 3, 1998
      • We're in the process of moving servers; we apologize if any of you have had difficulty accessing these pages during the move.  We are trying to make the move as seamless as possible; your patience is appreciated!  Speaking of patience or is it patients?  The departure date has been set by Dr. Lehnert, Medical Mission to Vietnam 98,  4/30/98 through 5/30/98.   They are still short funding, donations are welcomed!
    • Friday, March 27, 1998
        • Thank all of you who have taken the time to visit our site... hits to date number 26, 281~ wow!    On the down site we're just passed the half way mark in our effort to raise the funds needed to make this project happen.  As per Dr. Lehnert, "The budget is not met.  It will be very tight. " 
        Your donations are NEEDED, no amount is too small.   Let's make this happen; please send you donations to:
        Vietnam Medical Fund
        Dr. Bruce Lehnert
        c/o Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 464
        P.O. Box 747 
         San Carlos, CA 94070-0747 
    • Tuesday, March 17, 1998
      • Drum roll, we're almost half way there, donations to date = $4,474
    • Saturday, March 14, 1998
      • Donations have reached $2,100 we still have a way to go to reach our $10,000 required to make this mission a success.   Remember, we can use your help no amount is too small (or large).   Please take a moment to visit our sponsors and project endorsements.   Be part of the solution, Help us make this happen! Drop us line, add your name to the list of helping hands for this wonderful cause.
    • Monday, March 2, 1998
      • You have visited our site 13, 016 times since our birth a little over a week ago.  We appreciate your encouragement and endorsements to our mission.  Pictures of our medical team are on their way and will be uploaded shortly.  A salute to the many of you out there who have become part of the mission.
    • Tuesday, February 24, 1998 
      •  We've been on line a short time.  Our stats show in three days you have accessed our mission site,  3998 times Sat through Mon
        • you have (borrowed) downloaded
          • our vietnam wallpaper(s) 525 times
          • Medical Mission to Vietnam banner 244 times
          • Medical Mission logo small 175 times
          • Medical Mission logo large 110 times
          • our menu buttons 125 times
          • VetNet logo 152 times
          • gEmUSA logo 241 times
          • Our Vietnam maps graphics 92 times
      • Many of the graphics were created for the mission.....  We're glad you like our "stuff", feel free to borrow it for your noncommercial use.  Our only request is that you  help us "make this happen" and extend us the courtesy of a return link http://www.gemusa.com/medical/ to our Medical Mission to Vietnam Site.   We'll be happy to post a return link to your site too!  Give us a shout!
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    • Monday, February 23, 1998 
        • Endorsed by the Sinatra family.
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    • Sunday, February 22, 1998 
      •  Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 464 adopts the Annual Medical Mission to Vietnam Program and extends the Vietnam98 Challenge to all veterans and supporters.

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    • Saturday, February 21, 1998 
      •  Medical Mission to Vietnam Website went online! 
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             This mission is not endorsed or supported  in any way by the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Healthcare System!