Ten years ago while attending a friend's wedding in San Pedro, Belize,
C.A., Bob fell in love with the people and the small town. He asked Dr.
Lerida Rodrequez, one of the two doctors on the island of Ambergris Caye,
how he could help.
"We need an incubator," she
replied, "Too many newborns die because we cannot reach the mainland in
time."
"I think I can handle that," promised
Kurtz.
The new hospital area for infants
Within a week a new incubator arrived
by boat and was installed in the San Pedro Health Clinic. "It was easy,"
said Kurtz, "I simply went to our local hospital and they donated the
incubator and a friend (Barry McGriff of McGriff Industries) who owned a trucking company sent it to Miami
where another friend who was shipping golf cart to the island brought
the needed infant item to the clinic.
Bob
Kurtz the became a prime mover in the planning and construction of a
much needed hospital in San Pedro. It was a life changing experience.
Bob Kurtz presents check for $15,000.00 to Beta Marin
of San Pedro
The new hospital in construction
Bob Kurtz and Captain Harry Ringler admire
the completed facility
Bob Kurtz at dedication of San Pedro hospital
Now, MINISTRY TO CHILDREN has been formed. Many important ministries and
organization are supported. Hurting and abused children in America, an
orphanage in Kenya, and fresh water for the mountain children of Bolivia
are a few of the worthy and important causes supported by MTC.