In January a team of ten traveled to Mali to work in the Siraba School and at Dr. Oumar’s Clinic in Ouéléssébougou. Several days were spent in the village by all. Hawa Clinic was launched with teaching of basic healthcare to a group selected by the villagers and donating medications and supplies. Art projects with the students and murals were painted on the walls. A basketball goal was installed and the new school signs were erected. Meetings were conducted with the Chief of Dagabo, the Elders, the Dagabo School Committee, the Mothers’ Group, and more. Soccer games were played, pillowcase dresses were given out, and many stories were shared. At Dr. Oumar’s Clinic hundreds of patients were seen and provided medication. 37 surgeries were performed. Our friends at Medical Missions Foundation provided funding for medication, supplies, and logistics for the surgical and medical clinics. The week ended with a trip to the Recycle Museum and Market in Bamako, a meeting with the Bamako Rotary, and a swim in the hotel pool. A hot meal, a cold beer, and a bed to sleep in. Much was accomplished, even more lessons learned, and an experience never to be forgotten. Team members – Tammy Neblock-Beirne MD and her son Matt, Abigail Hayo and her son Michael, Sophie O’Neal, Brandon Pomeroy MD, Pepper Card RN, Joe Dietrick CRNA, and students Mick Corless and Joey Crowe.