Dear Friend,
I want to tell you about my incredible opportunity to be part of a Surgical Team organized by Bayside Medical Missions. This trip will take us to the La Vida Clinic and Surgical Center in Portoviejo, Ecuador, where we will provide specialty orthopedic surgeries to patients in need.
While our medical services will be donated, essential clinical expenses such as equipment, supplies, and operating costs must be met. I am asking for your support to help cover these expenses for the many surgeries that will be provided by our team.
Because Bayside is frequently asked, they share this information for your consideration: 
The basic cost to provide a surgery is $365. This low figure is possible because of the generous companies that donate supplies, equipment, and implants, which would otherwise make these surgeries unfeasible.
Our team will be performing about 6 surgeries daily for 5 days. Surgical costs for the week :
30 x $365 = $10,980.
Any contribution you can offer will be a significant part of the whole. You can donate directly through this email.  As a 501 (c) (3) organization, BMM will provide a tax-deductible receipt, yet more importantly, you’ll receive the heartfelt thanks of staff, volunteers, and patients.

I would be grateful for your generosity in helping us reach our goal and bring hope to these communities.
Thank you for your time and consideration. 

Gratefully,
Steven Kronlage