| Frequently Asked Questions of LIGA |
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| LIGA - The Flying Doctors of Mercy - Our Mission
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Since 1934, Liga has been dedicated to improving the health & well-being
of the people of Sinaloa Mexico by providing free health care & education
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- What does LIGA stand for:
- LIGA, means “league” in Spanish
- Who founded LIGA:
- Dr. Iner Sheld Ritchie of Loma Linda, California
- Where does LIGA fly:
- LIGA doctors fly to remote areas in the states of Sonora, Sinaloa, and Baja California, Mexico.
- Find out more about Liga`s History - Click Here
- To review the LIGA FACTS SHEET - Click Here
- How can I help:
- LIGA is a volunteer organization.
- We need Doctors, Medical & Dental Specialists, Pilots, Translators, Medical Students and Supports.
- For More information about Volunteers; - Click Here
- For More information about Pilots - Click Here
- For More information about Supporters - Click Here
- To Become a Volunteer or Supporter / Sponsor & Member - Click Here
- To Donate Money, Products, Supplies or Equipment - Click Here
- When are LIGA trips scheduled:
- October - June; 1st Friday of the month LIGA teams depart October thru June in the morning, returning Sunday.
- Schedule yourself for a future trip - Click Here
- What should I bring for the trip - Click Here
- What do I need to Know or Fill out:
- Forms Waivers and Instructions for Members, Volunteers and pilots are available online.
- Download Forms, Instructions and Waivers - Click Here
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| LIGA Supporters & Endowments |
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| <%=OrgNameShort%> Membership Options |
- Student $25.00
- Basic $50.00
- Household $75.00
- Contributing $200.00
- Silver (life) $500.00
- Gold (life) $1,000.00
- President`s Circle (life) $2,500.00
- Chairman`s Club (life) $5,000.00
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Pay your LIGA Membership Dues via our secure Web Server Today
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| Medical Supplies Donations |
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| Used Medical Equipment |
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<%=OrgPhone%> and leave a message about what type of equipment you have, and we`ll call you back.
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| Hearing Aids & Glasses |
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can refurbish old hearing aids or get credit for recently refurbished product. So, if you have any Please call <%=OrgPhone%> and leave a message about the hearing aids or glasses you have, and we`ll call you back.
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