December 2011 Medical Mission accomplished with 2,615 patients treated! The Ascenta Foundation would like to thank all donors and volunteers who made this mission in Danao City, Cebu, Philippines a success. If you would like to learn how you can help make a difference, please email us by clicking here. We are a Canadian-based charity that promotes health and well-being to communities with limited access to healthcare. We provide individuals with urgent medical, dental, optometric and surgical services through three to five day long health missions. We believe that the strength of a community is directly affected by the health of the individuals who live within them. With better access to health care, an individual's overall health and well-being is drastically improved and they are better able to work, study and provide for their family. In turn, the local economy benefits from a more productive labour force and a community better able to educate, plan and build its resources. In short, the Foundation believes that access to basic medical care is key to empowering people and communities. With effective intervention, the debilitating effects of poor or no medical attention can be reduced and potentially eliminated. We believe we can all play a role in enabling communities to be self-sufficient. proudly supports the efforts of the Ascenta Foundation for Health and Education Outreach