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Rowing’s McKissack and O’Donnell Spend Winter Break on Medical Mission in Peru
Left to Right – Haley McKissack, Megan O’Donnell
NSU’s rowers Haley McKissack (Jr., Orange Park, Fla.) and Megan O’Donnell (Jr., Lake Worth, Fla.) spent their winter break on a medical mission trip to Peru as members of NSU’s chapter of MEDLIFE.
The rowers worked tirelessly on their trip and in turn helped their organization assist 1,585 people in a seven day span. During their group’s mission they helped 333 children and 338 adults receive medical attention. They also spent time educating the community on dental care, teaching 368 children how to brush their teeth. 102 adults and children received dental care through MEDLIFE. Women’s health was also addressed, as they helped 78 women prevent cervical cancer and 66 prevent breast cancer. Complete Release