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PIPO Mission Inc. / Limbs and Braces to Mexico is a recognized
501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization
and is the
Charitable Arm of
Positive Image Prosthetics and Orthotics, Inc./ Savannah, Georgia, USA
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In November 2008...David M. Puckett, LPO was chosen from over 3700 world-wide nominees to recieve recognition for his Philanthropic work with PIPO Missions Inc./ Limbs and Braces to Mexico. He was honored as one of ten in the world 2008 CNN Heroes chosen by the CNN Blue Ribbon Committee including Arch- Bishop Desmond Tutu, Magic Johnson, Franklin Graham, Dr. Deepak Chopra, Queen Rania of Jordan and other national and international luminaries.
We have, in the past, received donations including grants from The Salma Hayek Foundation and the Annenberg Foundation. Our goal, in late 2010 is to begin construction and/or purchase of a Medical clinic in Chiapas.
David was fortunate to have been nominated for and received the 2009 NECO (National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Foundation) Ellis Island Medal of Honor. This medal was presented to “American citizens of diverse origins who have made exceptional contributions to their communities, their nation, and the world”. He was one of 98 in the world presented this honor along with other very outstanding people such as songwriter/ composer Emilio Estefan (Gloria Estefan’s husband), Mr. John Podesta (Former Pres. Clinton’s Chief of Staff) and three 4 Star Generals from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. "Past Ellis Island Medals of Honor recipients include six Presidents of the United States, Nobel Peace Prize winners, world class athletes, visionary business leaders, medical and health pioneers, artists and others whose work has yielded a measurable and enduring impact on humanity”.
Puckett has also been featured on numerous National Christian and Secular Radio shows.This is a platform from which to present the tremendous need for help in S/E Mexico’s poorest regions.
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Puckett and PIPO Missions was featured on Univision's "Sabado Gigante" television program in July 2009 with Don Francisco.
It was a great success!
This was spotlighted on the CNN.com/heroes website. Also spotlighted was an interview with David Puckett with actress Salma Hayek after receiving the 2008 Heroes Award in L.A. |
Positive Image
Prosthetics and Orthotics...
extends beyond its borders with PIPO MISSIONS INC./ Limbs and Braces to Mexico
If you are interested in "partnering" with us by donating funds,
please contact
David M. Puckett, CPO, LPO,
who directs this Medical Outreach.
-Your Donation is Tax Deductible- ----------------------
PIPO Missions Inc.
Limbs & Braces to Mexico
is a formally recognized 501(c)3 Non-Profit Charitable Organization since 1999 with
Tax I.D. #58-2637658.
Feb. '09 Puckett, above with the Chiapas host family. They allow us to treat patients in their home in Motozintla, Chiapas every 3 months until we open a true Medical Clinic. Our projected goal is to open the clinic in Fall / Winter 2010.
July '09 Puckett, seen below with Host-
Don Francisco of Sabado Gigante. He was presented a plaque of recognition.
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Above, Gladys is seen in Feb. 2009
for consultation and measurement
for her 2 new legs and her right arm.
PIPO MISSIONS, INC.
Positive Image Prosthetics and Orthotics, Inc.,
expanded medical care outside of the US in Nov. 2000.
We established the Non-Profit 501(c)3 Charitable Arm-
PIPO Missions Inc./ Limbs and Braces to Mexico to
partner with many Hospitals/ Clinics in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico and Chiapas, Mexico in order to provide indigent, handicapped patients gratis Artificial Limb and Orthopedic Brace Care. Our first formal trip to Mexico was in November 2000 and as of July 2010, we have held 58 " trip clinics", provided Prosthetic and Orthotic treatment to over 656
people. We have also assisted over 1380 people with other life-needs such as corrective Orthopedic surgery, medical/ general health supplies, Bibles, food, and children's toys.
We collect pre-owned, donated limbs and braces in
our Savannah, Georgia office and thanks to generous
donors, consistently have a 3000 sq. ft. storage unit
(in Savannah) full of these braces and limbs ready for refurbishment, repair and/ or dissassembly for parts' reuse. We utilize some of these components and proceed to "customize"and fabricate new limbs and braces for in-need patients living in the surrounding communities and villages
in Southeast Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Chiapas regions. We travel to remote regions to provide help for
the "poorest of the poor."
In the book of Matthew, in the Bible, Jesus said
"For I was hungry and you gave me to eat. I was thirsty
and you gave me something to drink. I needed clothes
and you clothed me. I was sick and you looked after me.
I tell you the truth, whatever you did for the least of these,
my brothers, you did for me."
Our next trip is scheduled to Chiapas, Mexico in September 2010.
Should you like to donate/fund any specific mission trip beforehand or would like information about any of our upcoming trips, feel free to contact our office and ask to personally speak to David Puckett, who heads the PIPO Missions Inc./ Limbs and Braces to Mexico project.
Watch for updates on our "Chiapas Clinic Project".
We are in the middle of the planning and coordinating
to start medical care in our new medical clinic,
planned to begin in Winter 2010 . Our hope and
goal is to buy an abandoned school building and convert it
into the medical clinic in Motozintla, Chiapas this
year. With help from generous donors and
funders, this dream will become a reality...
Total costs are approximately $155,000.
Can you help us make this vision a reality?
Donate today, Call or write us with your interest.
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Thanks to the CNN Story, in October 2008, a wonderful American couple in Guadalajara, Mexico donated a 1999
Jeep Cherokee Sport.This assures us dependable transportation to reach those in need of Medical care in the outlying villages. This vehicle is used a lot! This mother's generosity will enable this mission to expand care in an even greater measure than in prior years. We are so fortunate to have generous donors working with our mission program.
"Christopher A. Jones, was 20 when he died
in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, on December 21,1988- almost 20 years ago,
and the gift is in his memory. We cannot undo what was
done on that day, but in his honor we can use the compensation funds to make a positive difference in the
lives of people who find themselves in difficult
situations, especially here in Mexico where we have
chosen to retire," states Christopher's mother.
Below- In October 2008, David Puckett recieves the keys
and title to the 1999 Jeep Cherokee from the donors in Guadalajara, Mexico. What a miracle to recieve this gift!
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Feb. ' 09- Gladys is 29. Her husband was tragically killed in an auto accident and 6 months later she
was struck with a second tragedy...
she woke up one morning in 2008
and discovered that Septic Shock
had set in her body and "eaten up" her right hand, left 5 fingers and
both legs below the knee. In order
to save her life, they immediately amputated all of these appendages, leaving her wheelchair ridden
and handicapped.
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Below, the photos tell the new story. As of September 2009 Gladys is WALKING ! She is so happy and is
a blessing to all those around her.
Gladys believes in Miracles!
Gladys now walks without any help and is totally independent.
She would tell anyone that God
did a miracle in her life. She was sent a "gift" of legs through PIPO Missions. She will be delivered her rt. arm px. in the fall of 2010.
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 Feb.'09 Above- Puckett, along with a surgical team of 3, prepares for the difficult 3 hour trip through the Chiapas' Sierra Madres to treat patients in Motozintla.
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The 2008 CNN Heroes Tribute Program in Los Angeles- Nov. 2008 |
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Nov. '09 Above, Puckett recieves the 2008 Heroes Award from Actress Salma Hayek. Below, Puckett at the Los Angeles event,
in front of the 2008 CNN Heroes Banner and with Ms. Hayek.
  
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Above, Actress Salma Hayek presents David Puckett, Founder
of PIPO Missions Inc.
at the 2008 Awards Event.
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The CNN Heroes Tribute and how it all began...
To recap…in September 2008, David Puckett was nominated for 2008 CNN Hero of the Year.
In August, 2008 the first news team from CNN traveled with us to Chiapas
and did a full story documenting our Mission. In October, 2008 a second news team traveled
to Mexico with Puckett to further document the mission and to film for the Heroes Tribute Show
in November. David Puckett and PIPO Missions have since been featured multiple times
on CNN Headline News and CNN USA along with CNN International and still, to date,
on the CNN.com/heroes web site. Additional news stories ran on Univision and other cable networks in the susbequent months. Univision TV Miami featured David Puckett, LPO
and PIPO Missions on the famous Spanish Television program, "Sabado Gigante
with Don Francisco" on July 11, 2009. Due to this coverage, we have seen an increase
in donations and requests for information and help from all over the globe. |
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Above LT- Cesar, shows off his new legs and his new wife. Above RT- Cesar's family with Puckett and CNN Cameraman. |
Feb. '09 Puckett, above with
the surgical team, traveling over
the 10,000 ft. Sierra Madre Mountain range to reach Motozintla, Chiapas., Several children were awaiting
good news about their future
life-changing surgeries. |
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Above, Puckett displays the Savannah storage unit and items to take to Mexico
  
Below- In Chiapas, July 2008, providing Prosthetic Consultation and Care
  
Below- CNN accompanies David Puckett on a trip to Chiapas, Mexico. On that July 2008 trip, he delivered 5 arm Prostheses and treated numerous others for new orthopedic needs. Below right- 14 yr old Karina recieves her first "manicure" and nail painting on her right hand to match her new left Below Elbow Arm Prosthesis. She is now able to use two hands to carry/pick up things.
  
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To see the actual CNN Stories, click the links below:
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2008/08/20/heroes.puckett.profile.cnn?iref=videosearch
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/08/22/heroes.puckett/index.html
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How You Can Help :
- Donations of pre-used Artificial Limbs and Braces
Ship these to :
PIPO Missions, Inc.
5202 Waters Ave. Savannah, Georgia 31404
- Monetary Donations- each trip costs between $2,500- $3,500
- Frequent Flyer Miles- must equal a full ticket in order to "donate"
- Adopt or Sponsor a Patient's Care in Mexico - cost $150- $350
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If you are interested in helping out, please contact our office with your
donation item or monetary amount. We appreciate your donations, prayers,
and support for this ministry to the less fortunate people of Southeastern Mexico.
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LINKS TO SOME OF PIPO MISSIONS INC. PARTNERS:
www.travelyucatan.com
www.holboxwhalesharktours.com
www.annenbergfoundation.org
http://www.salma-hayek.net/salma/causes.php
www.rotarymets.org
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We are ALWAYS in need of additional Prosthetists, Orthotists,
Nurses and Surgeons to help us with patient needs!
If you could donate a weekend ...you could change 5- 10 lives forever...
-Your Donation is Tax Deductible-
Remember too, if your ship us any donated medical supplies-
your shipping costs are tax deductible.
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We are incorporated as PIPO Missions Inc. and are recognized
as a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization Tax ID# 58-2637658.
YOUR DONATION IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE. |
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THANK YOU FOR PARTNERING WITH US
AND CONSIDERING THE NEEDY PEOPLE OF THE YUCATAN AND CHIAPAS, MEXICO ! |
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