Stocking extends help to Peru

NEWPORT – South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue Chief/ Paramedic Shane Stocking will again participate in a medical mission trip to the Puno Region of Peru, specifically the city of Ayaviri, Peru. This is over his 20th medical mission to Peru and Africa, and his ninth to this specific spot with this team. He has been participating in these volunteer missions since 2013.

These are local-led missions. The team brings in the people, supplies and specialists to supplement, not replace existing medical care, as the goal is empowering underserved communities. Past missions have included cooperation and training with militaries, local medical providers and disaster relief.