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What does Liga do?

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a little heart repaired... so a child may live

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a club foot straightened... so a child can walk

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a hearing aid given... so someone can hear

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a cataract removed... so someone will see

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a cleft lip repaired... so a child can smile



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

Welcome to Liga International
Since 1934, the Flying Doctors of Mercy have been creating miracles deep in the heart of Mexico, where only the employed can afford medical and dental care. With modern donated equipment, Liga volunteers treat tens of thousands of persons every year, and provide millions of dollars in services to the local peoples.

Audiologists, physicians, surgeons, podiatrists, anesthetists, nurses, translators and others from all corners of the globe, depart in aircraft from California, Arizona and Nevada for their flights to historic El Fuerte in the State of Sinaloa, Mexico. When they return to their homes early Sunday afternoon, they will have been away little more than 48 hours, but together they will have changed over 1,000 lives, and have experienced a trip of a lifetime.
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Future LIGA International Missions


Apr 2026 Mexico Clinics
4/9/2026 - 4/12/2026

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May 2026 Mexico Clinics
4/30/2026 - 5/3/2026

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Jun 2026 Mexico Clinics
6/4/2026 - 6/7/2026

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Oct 2026 Mexico Clinics
10/1/2026 - 10/4/2026

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Nov 2026 Mexico Clinics
11/5/2026 - 11/8/2026

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Dec 2026 Mexico Clinics
12/3/2026 - 12/6/2026

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Apr 2026 Mexico Clinics
4/9/2026 - 4/12/2026
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May 2026 Mexico Clinics
4/30/2026 - 5/3/2026
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Jun 2026 Mexico Clinics
6/4/2026 - 6/7/2026
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Oct 2026 Mexico Clinics
10/1/2026 - 10/4/2026
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Nov 2026 Mexico Clinics
11/5/2026 - 11/8/2026
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Dec 2026 Mexico Clinics
12/3/2026 - 12/6/2026
Apr 2026 Mexico Clinics
Where:
El Fuerte, San Blas, and Liga education and home care (MMCN) in Sinaloa MX
When:
(Today) Thursday, April 9, 2026 to Sunday, April 12, 2026
Host:
Lawrence Karpurk   |   Paul Ronald Ofsthun  [Email Host]
Monthly Clinic in El Fuerte, San Blas, & Liga education and home care in Sinaloa Mexico - Volunteers leave Thursday or Friday AM and put in a full day Saturday at the clinics. We return from Mexico Sunday.

Physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, optometrist, ophthalmologists, audiologists, interpreters, pilots, techs, assistants––anyone with an altruistic spirit willing to donate time, energy, and expertise to help impoverished people with medical and dental problems in rural Mexico. ...  See Full Mission Details
The Mission is for Volunteers Only - Please Sign into the website to Sign-up for this Mission.
Mission Links : 
Mission Links : 
Liga TodayPack ListPassenger BriefingHotels El Fuerte Mayor Letter

May 2026 Mexico Clinics
Where:
El Fuerte, San Blas, and Liga education and home care (MMCN) in Sinaloa MX
When:
Thursday, April 30, 2026 to Sunday, May 3, 2026
Host:
Lawrence Karpurk   |   Paul Ronald Ofsthun  [Email Host]
Status:
The Mission is Locked, Please contact Host for Registration, Edits or Cancellations
Monthly Clinic in El Fuerte, San Blas, & Liga education and home care in Sinaloa Mexico - Volunteers leave Thursday or Friday AM and put in a full day Saturday at the clinics. We return from Mexico Sunday.

Physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, optometrist, ophthalmologists, audiologists, interpreters, pilots, techs, assistants––anyone with an altruistic spirit willing to donate time, energy, and expertise to help impoverished people with medical and dental problems in rural Mexico. ...  See Full Mission Details
The Mission is for Volunteers Only - Please Sign into the website to Sign-up for this Mission.
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Mission Links : 
Mission Links : 
Liga TodayPack ListPassenger BriefingHotels El Fuerte Mayor Letter

Jun 2026 Mexico Clinics
Where:
El Fuerte, San Blas, and Liga education and home care (MMCN) in Sinaloa MX
When:
Thursday, June 4, 2026 to Sunday, June 7, 2026
Host:
Lawrence Karpurk   |   Paul Ronald Ofsthun  [Email Host]
Status:
The Mission is Locked, Please contact Host for Registration, Edits or Cancellations
Monthly Clinic in El Fuerte, San Blas, & Liga education and home care in Sinaloa Mexico - Volunteers leave Thursday or Friday AM and put in a full day Saturday at the clinics. We return from Mexico Sunday.

Physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, optometrist, ophthalmologists, audiologists, interpreters, pilots, techs, assistants––anyone with an altruistic spirit willing to donate time, energy, and expertise to help impoverished people with medical and dental problems in rural Mexico. ...  See Full Mission Details
The Mission is for Volunteers Only - Please Sign into the website to Sign-up for this Mission.
Join Sign-in
Mission Links : 
Mission Links : 
Liga TodayPack ListPassenger BriefingHotels El Fuerte Mayor Letter

Oct 2026 Mexico Clinics
Where:
El Fuerte, San Blas, and Liga education and home care (MMCN) in Sinaloa MX
When:
Thursday, October 1, 2026 to Sunday, October 4, 2026
Host:
Lawrence Karpurk   |   Paul Ronald Ofsthun  [Email Host]
Status:
The Mission is Locked, Please contact Host for Registration, Edits or Cancellations
Monthly Clinic in El Fuerte, San Blas, & Liga education and home care in Sinaloa Mexico - Volunteers leave Thursday or Friday AM and put in a full day Saturday at the clinics. We return from Mexico Sunday.

Physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, optometrist, ophthalmologists, audiologists, interpreters, pilots, techs, assistants""anyone with an altruistic spirit willing to donate time, energy, and expertise to help impoverished people with medical and dental problems in rural Mexico. ...  See Full Mission Details
The Mission is for Volunteers Only - Please Sign into the website to Sign-up for this Mission.
Join Sign-in
Mission Links : 
Mission Links : 
Liga TodayPack ListPassenger BriefingHotels El Fuerte Mayor Letter

Nov 2026 Mexico Clinics
Where:
El Fuerte, San Blas, and Liga education and home care (MMCN) in Sinaloa MX
When:
Thursday, November 5, 2026 to Sunday, November 8, 2026
Host:
Lawrence Karpurk   |   Paul Ronald Ofsthun  [Email Host]
Status:
The Mission is Locked, Please contact Host for Registration, Edits or Cancellations
Monthly Clinic in El Fuerte, San Blas, & Liga education and home care in Sinaloa Mexico - Volunteers leave Thursday or Friday AM and put in a full day Saturday at the clinics. We return from Mexico Sunday.

Physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, optometrist, ophthalmologists, audiologists, interpreters, pilots, techs, assistants––anyone with an altruistic spirit willing to donate time, energy, and expertise to help impoverished people with medical and dental problems in rural Mexico. ...  See Full Mission Details
The Mission is for Volunteers Only - Please Sign into the website to Sign-up for this Mission.
Join Sign-in
Mission Links : 
Mission Links : 
Liga TodayPack ListPassenger BriefingHotels Mexico Immigration

Dec 2026 Mexico Clinics
Where:
El Fuerte, San Blas, and Liga education and home care (MMCN) in Sinaloa MX
When:
Thursday, December 3, 2026 to Sunday, December 6, 2026
Host:
Lawrence Karpurk   |   Paul Ronald Ofsthun  [Email Host]
Status:
The Mission is Locked, Please contact Host for Registration, Edits or Cancellations
Monthly Clinic in El Fuerte, San Blas, & Liga education and home care in Sinaloa Mexico - Volunteers leave Thursday or Friday AM and put in a full day Saturday at the clinics. We return from Mexico Sunday.

Physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, optometrist, ophthalmologists, audiologists, interpreters, pilots, techs, assistants""anyone with an altruistic spirit willing to donate time, energy, and expertise to help impoverished people with medical and dental problems in rural Mexico. ...  See Full Mission Details
The Mission is for Volunteers Only - Please Sign into the website to Sign-up for this Mission.
Join Sign-in
Mission Links : 
Mission Links : 
Liga TodayPack ListPassenger BriefingHotels Mexico Immigration

Honoring Departed Liga Volunteers
Clarence Petrie - Liga Doctor & Pilot.
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Clarence Petrie. Clarence was 88 years old, He was a Liga Pilot for 22 years. He attended 13 mission or Liga events.

Friends and Family are welcome to attend the mermorial services on April 4the 2026, 1-4 PM at Los Coyotes Country Club 8888 Los Coyotes Dr, Buena Park. Please RSVP to Margaret Choe - 714 651-6906 or Vicky Van Surksum - 562 355-8333

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Liga International in Memory of Clarence.
You can DONATE by clicking Here

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Clarence's Family and Friends.
Clarence, You will be missed. Thank you, for all you did to Support the Liga Mission.
Liga Video 90th Anniversery

Liga Video Collections
Watch these 12 videos to get a feel of El Fuerte and San Blas and our Mission to Serve the under privilaged in these towns.
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