8-year-old Eddwell was bitten by a Puff Adder, Africa’s most deadly snake – he was dying.
His parents, following the village witch doctor’s advice, kept him home many days – but it was now clear that Eddwell wouldn’t survive if they didn’t do something. In near panic, they arrived at the Mashoko Christian Hospital and heard Dr. Bungu assure them, “…the Lord we preach is stronger than the witch doctor!”
Treatments began, but more days passed before Eddwell’s parents would allow the Mashoko staff to amputate his lower leg – but this treatment and the ongoing prayers and care of the staff saved his life.
Mashoko is in Zimbabwe – but as a FAME partner, you were also there as little Eddwell received his life-saving treatment.
Because of FAME partners like you, he rested and recovered on a bed shipped to Africa by FAME. He received an artificial leg sent by FAME. He learned to walk on rehab equipment provided by FAME.
But most importantly, because of the care received in the name of Jesus – Eddwell and his mother both accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior! THANK YOU FOR THE ROLE YOU PLAYED!
2021 marks FAME’s 50th year – and one thing we’ve learned for sure in that half-century – Medical evangelism works! Your prayer and financial partnership show me that you believe it works also – so again, thank you 50 years-worth!
Now, as we enter the next 50 years – what can we expect? Will FAME and the services we provide still be relevant and needed?
Oh my, YES! For our 50th it seems like a 50% increase in sending medical equipment and supplies would be a good goal – BUT so far in 2021, there’s been a 260% increase in the GLOBAL NEED and the amount you have made possible to send! The REQUESTS FOR HELP this year have increased dramatically!
So, to you – one who clearly believes that medical evangelism matters – one who loves those without hope and without basic medical care – one who has made your FAME partnership a priority – to you, the staff and I pledge to keep doing the work you help make possible – the work of helping millions more like Eddwell all over the world!
In fact, I’m so convinced that what we are doing together matters, Kelly and I are adding to what we give financially to FAME this year. Perhaps you would do the same.
As a faithful FAME partner, can you give a special 50th Anniversary response of $500, or can you join us as a Monthly FAME Partner at $50 a month or more as a Special 50th Anniversary Response?
Let me tell you just a bit more about Eddwell. Not only did he survive the deadly snake bite, but he completed his schooling at Mashoko High School and went on to study Human Resource Management at university. Eddwell recently married and guess where he works? – Mashoko Christian Hospital as the Human Resource Officer!
So, let’s recap – a little boy in a small African village is bitten by a deadly snake and expected to die – but because 50 years ago FAME partners had a vision to help those without medical care in the name of Jesus – he lives and is working at the hospital where his life was saved.
One more time – THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A VITAL PART of serving Eddwell and millions more in more than 50 countries for 50 years!
Looking to the future,
Bill Warren
Executive Director
PS – 50 years of history is sobering, yet fun to ponder – but it’s no reason for you to continue your prayer and financial support. Serving more Eddwells, however, is. Eight-year-old boys are still bitten by snakes, parents still hesitate care, and your FAME partner doctors continue to offer life-saving care every day that opens the door for the gospel. – Thanks for considering my request. You can Give Today at www.fameworld.org/give.