“… an opportunity to touch the lives of others.” 

We receive messages and notes like this all the time.  Recently, my co-worker Jeff spoke to someone who had given, what I  would call, a significant financial gift to FAME.  They said, “We just lost our dear father and could think of no better way or organization to honor his legacy than FAME.”   

FAME and YOU together are BRINGING LIFE AND HOPE to others through access to healthcare that brings access to the gospel.  FAME is honored to be considered by so many as a way to take a loss, and grief and turn it into hope! 

Sometimes it is in a financial gift you can honor a loved one.  Other times it can be through donating the medical supplies and equipment used in the ending days of a loved one’s life.  The opening quote is from such a story.  A family had cared for a loved one for many months in their home.  A hospital bed and all the supplies that accompany that type of Home Healthcare were then filling their home after their loved one passed away.  They had no idea what to do with all of these healthcare items, which were sad reminders of the preceding days.  Then they heard of FAME.  After contacting our team in Indianapolis and learning that every piece of equipment could be used to touch the lives of hundreds or thousands of people in clinics and hospitals around the world, they were thrilled!  That is when they said, “Our greatest moment of loss, FAME turned into an opportunity to touch the lives of others”. The son said, “Wait until my sisters hear that this equipment is going to Africa and helping some of the world’s most vulnerable!  They won’t believe it!  It actually helps ease the loss.” 

Our global partners respond on the other side of the situation.  One partner just posted on social media, “Yet again thanks to FAME we are able to help with new walking equipment for several folks here in Lepaterique!”  Every one of those items was a donation received at the FAME Indianapolis warehouse! 

FAME resource personnel received a box last week in the mail filled with several baggies of various medical supplies left after a lady had passed away. Inside the box was a piece of paper with a photo of her, and a message that said, Donated in loving memory of (name) who was welcomed home into her Savior’s arms on May 3rd, 2022.

What a great memorial, that someone’s life, difficult days, and even their death can remind us of the hope that we have in Jesus.  It was He that said, “I am the resurrection and the life, whoever believes in Me will live even if they die.”  I know that Jesus meant, we can live eternally with Him – but many people’s legacies live on because of the generosity of people like you!

This Memorial Day weekend, we at FAME pray that as you remember those who have impacted your life, touched your life, and given you hope- that you will be most impacted by your memory of how Jesus gave his life to “…go through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.” 

And that you, partnering with FAME continue the same work that Jesus began! 

Bill Warren, 
FAME Executive Director

 

**Honor a loved one this Memorial Day with a memorial gift. Your memorial gift will be a lasting tribute to your loved one and make an eternal impact in the lives of the world’s most vulnerable.

 

Recently, I heard a mom say, “Who are you and what have you done with my son?” 

This humorous response of surprise toward someone’s change in attitude or behavior has never been asked of FAME!  Because for over 50 years FAME has not changed in purpose, activity, or goals!  Who you are and what have you done with….? Is not a question! 

Angelica* was 30 weeks pregnant and everything was going smoothly; the baby was moving as expected and the heartbeat was strong.  Your FAME partner clinic had been keeping on top of her vitamins, diet, and appointments – she was in good hands.  At her week 32 appointment, your faithful FAME doctor was concerned.  So, they loaded her into a hired pick-up truck and she went to a Hospital nearly 2 hours away.  Angelica had the baby early by C-Section and great news, she and the baby are perfectly healthy! 

But because of you, in the next 12-18 months there will not just be clinics in that area; a Hospital is under construction!!  A full birthing center, neo-natal area, and surgery suite, all accessible in their area– no more pick-up truck rides for pregnant moms!

Who are you and what have you done with …? 

FAME and you have been partnering together to:

• Give grants for Sustainable Projects like this Hospital
• Shipping Medical Equipment and Supplies
• Sending Short-Term Teams (like the ones in Colombia and Honduras right now!) 

Who FAME is…is who you help us continue to be!

What FAME has done…is what you’ve made possible! 

Thank you for your partnership with FAME to bring Medical Evangelism to the world! 

How can you share the gospel with 229.1 people in one hour?
Partner with FAME! 

How can they hear unless someone tells them? 
How can they go unless someone sends them? 

When you partner with FAME you are sending and some of you are going!  Each week around 5,500 people are treated in the name of Jesus and hear the gospel through partners of FAME!  That means that 229.1 people hear the gospel every hour a year! (Of course this is an average and some days/weeks have more than others – but the year long impact is accurate and YOU are making it possible!)

THIS WEEK we have teams headed to Honduras and Colombia – the gospel will be shared as they treat each patient in the love of Jesus.  But that is not the only type of impact!  Over the last decade new buildings, new ambulances, equipment, supplies, and teams have been in over 50 countries, and with over 100 global partners!  Over 2 Million people will hear the gospel and be treated in 2022- that means YOU HAVE SHARED THE GOSPEL WITH 229.1 PEOPLE PER HOUR!

As an Indy-based ministry, we hear a lot about the Indy 500 race in May, where drivers go nearly 229.1 Miles per Hour.  Impressive!  But so is your global impact at 229.1 people per hour!

AFTER: 

An Optical Tech at a FAME partner Eye Clinic in Honduras noticed a man on a  sidewalk was rubbing his eyes repeatedly, so he approached him and invited him to the “His Eyes” Clinic.  The man said he could not afford a doctor, but he was encouraged to come anyway.  He did, and upon examination, it was found that he had a small metal fragment IN his eye!  It was removed, and the man was immediately relieved and on the way to recovery.  Oh yes, he heard the gospel and experienced the love of the staff of your FAME partner clinic in Honduras.

BEFORE: 

Many years ago, an Ophthalmoscope, the handheld device used to examine the interior of the eye, was sent to this partner from the FAME warehouse.  It wasn’t exciting and didn’t seem urgent to send the Ophthalmoscope BEFORE, but AFTER, it gave sight to a man in great need! 

We don’t hear the stories of patients who need care BEFORE they need it, we hear of them AFTER care has been given and the gospel has been shared.  

FAME is receiving a surge in medical equipment and supplies…which ALWAYS precedes a surge in needs/requests from around the world!  There are Shipping crates and container loads being staged for the next couple of months, (Poland/Ukraine, Liberia, Djibouti, Sierra Leone, DR Congo, Ethiopia) and dozens upon dozens of smaller shipments are leaving every day!  But to keep meeting these requests FAME needs to be able to quickly respond to these needs. 

FAME has set a goal to raise $100,000 this Spring to meet a growing global need.  Many of you have already responded! 

If not, can you consider helping with 1% ($1000) of this goal?  A gift of any amount will remove an obstacle for someone to be able to hear and respond to the gospel.  I can’t tell you BEFORE what your gift will do. It may be an exam table, IV pole, therapy equipment, wound care supplies, surgical lights, surgical tools, birthing room supplies, or first-aid kits.  But AFTER, rest assured that we will learn that one of the world’s most vulnerable was treated in the name of Jesus and heard the gospel, and you will hear about many of them here!