Manitowoc Native Serves Concessions to Fund Medical Mission in Guatemala

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Cayla Gunderson, a Manitowoc native and current radiology student at Bellin College, is working concessions at Packers Family Night to raise funds for a medical mission in Guatemala. She and 14 other seniors plan to set up five mobile health clinics in different villages in Guatemala, providing essential services to communities with limited access to healthcare. Gunderson continues to fundraise by working additional events at Lambeau Field, where many concession stands operate with volunteers through Delaware North’s Concessions Fundraising Program.

Manitowoc Native Funds Guatemala Medical Mission at Packers Family Night

A Manitowoc native, Cayla Gunderson, is turning Packers Family Night into a fundraising platform. She’s raising money for a medical mission trip, aimed at providing crucial healthcare services to underserved Guatemalan communities.

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Every Sandwich Sold Brings Gunderson Closer to Her Goal

Gunderson, a Manitowoc Lincoln High School graduate and current radiology student at Bellin College, is preparing for a January trip to Guatemala. She and 14 other seniors will set up five mobile health clinics in different Guatemalan villages for a week-long medical mission.

“We pay for everything to get over there, all the supplies everything we need, so fundraising here is really important,” Gunderson explained.

The mobile health clinics will provide essential healthcare services to communities with limited access. “They’re not as fortunate to have things like simple healthcare like we are here so going over there means the world to them,” she added.

Gunderson Brings Hope and Joy to Guatemalan Children

Gunderson is thrilled at the prospect of interacting with local patients. “Really excited to interact with all the patients, bring toys to children, coloring books, interact with them. We bring beauty supplies to the little kids which to them is a whole different experience, something that they’re not used to, something that they’ve never seen before,” Gunderson said.

Every shift she works, and every sandwich sold, brings her one step closer to serving the underprivileged in Guatemala.

Concession Stands at Lambeau Field Support Fundraising Efforts

Many concession stands at Lambeau Field, including Gunderson’s, operate with volunteers through Delaware North’s Concessions Fundraising Program.

Gunderson plans to continue fundraising throughout the fall by working additional events at Lambeau Field.

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