Your Impact Doesn’t Leave When You Do
A Challenge from President Edwards
Your Impact Is Needed Now More Than Ever—and It Will Be TRIPLED!
Dear Mission Family,
You’ve stood in the clinic doorways, held the hands of patients, and looked into the eyes of people whose lives were changed by your care. You were the hero then—and today, you still are.
Right now, our fundraising is significantly down, and the need in Honduras is greater than ever. Patients are struggling to access even the most basic medical care. Families can’t afford life-saving heart medications, a prosthetic for a child, or therapy for children with special needs.
But you can help—and your gift will go THREE TIMES as far!
I am challenging YOU to a $7,000 matching challenge, every dollar you give before April 30 will be tripled.
Let me quickly tell you about Josselyn.
She’s almost six years old and had never spoken a single word. Born with a condition called ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, her future was limited by something a simple procedure could fix. Her family couldn’t afford it, and the public health system in Honduras didn’t consider it essential.
Then a mission team—one just like yours—arrived and changed her life in just minutes.
Now, she needs ongoing speech therapy to truly find her voice. Her mom, Cindy, travels four hours by bus and taxi just for a single appointment costing $31.29. That may sound small—but as you know, it’s an impossible amount for our Honduras families.
This is where you come in.
You’ve seen the impact. You know what care can do. And now, even after your mission trip, you can keep being the reason a child speaks their first words, or a patient gets the medication they need to survive.
Your gift today will be TRIPLED to:
- Fund essential treatments for children like Josselyn
- Provide medications, specialty care, and clinic support
- Keep the mission going for families with nowhere else to turn
Every dollar given by April 30 will be matched 3:1—tripling your impact.
You were a hero in Honduras. You still are. Will you say yes again?
Click here to give now and Triple Your Impact today!!
For our friends in Honduras,
Dr. Joel Edwards
CHHF Board President
“Together, we heal. Together, we give hope.”
New Medical Handbook Empowers Mission Teams in Honduras
We’re excited to announce a brand-new resource created to support and strengthen the care we provide on medical mission trips to Honduras: the Medical Handbook for Providers Serving in Colón.
This comprehensive guide is designed to help medical professionals offer more consistent, effective, and culturally informed care to patients throughout the Department of Colón. It includes best practices, treatment protocols, commonly encountered conditions, and practical guidance tailored specifically for the unique challenges of serving in rural Honduran communities.
Whether you’re a returning volunteer or preparing for your very first mission trip, this handbook will be an invaluable tool in helping you deliver the highest level of care to those in need. It will be continually updated so it will live in a Google Doc.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated committee who poured their time, expertise, and passion into developing this resource. Your hard work ensures that our patients receive thoughtful, consistent treatment—and that every team member is equipped to make a lasting impact.
Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing how you can access the handbook and incorporate it into your preparation for upcoming trips.
Current 2025 Impact…
Together, our teams have provided care to 2,573 patients—and counting!
We’ve also welcomed 67 incredible team members, including 24 first-time mission trip participants.
Upcoming Trips and Mission Needs
Dr. Phil Stover is leading his first team leaving May 9th! They will have the first dentist & hygienist serving this year – the community will be thrilled.
Dr. Dennis Williams is bringing down pharmacy students from UNC to help prepack medications. We are so grateful for their help!
Drs. Jeremy & Victoria Selley’s team is getting ready to go on May 22nd. This Florida based team is ready for the heat, and to serve. ♥
The Van Leliveld Team, leaving July 11 and the CHHF Team, leaving September 19 still have room left for new team members. Please help spread the word and invite people you know would benefit!!
Step Up. Lead a Team in 2026. Make a Difference
If you’ve felt the tug to take your involvement to the next level, this is your moment. As a team leader, you’ll help shape an unforgettable experience—bringing healing, hope, and God’s love to communities in need.
Even if you’re not ready to lead, you can still play a vital role!
Here’s how you can help grow the mission:
Share your story – Tell friends, family, or church groups about your experience.
Pray for teams and leaders – Cover them in encouragement and support.
Invite someone new – Encourage a coworker, student, or fellow church member to join a trip.
Host an info night – We’ll help with materials and details!
Let’s build something amazing together in 2026. Ready to step up—or help someone else do it? We’d love to hear from you!
When making your Team Payment for 2025, please note:
If you are sending a check, our mailing address is:
CHHF
PO Box 706587
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
This is DIFFERENT THAN LAST YEAR, so if you send bank checks, or checks from a donor advised fund, please make sure the address is updated at your financial institution.
Other options for Team Payments include debit/credit card/ACH/PayPal/Venmo by clicking here but note: you MUST pay the processing fee for any of those payments.
If you want to set up a Trip Savings Account, please click here for more information.
“The strength of the team is each individual member.
The strength of each member is the team.”– Phil Jackson
you bring hope, hugs, and a whole lot of heart
(plus bug spray, just in case)!
