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Keeping the health center running takes real money — especially day-to-day operations, which are demanding and time-consuming. We do not fundraise year-round, so when you give, you help bridge the gap between urgent needs and the next campaign.
Donor support also strengthens diabetes and chronic disease care alongside children's dental programs and social assistance — we are building a clearer workflow so donors can see what they are supporting, choose specific items or programs, and pledge ongoing support (see the priority table below). Until that system is live, use our usual donation links and note any designation by email.
On-call
Emergency physician line & clinic operations supported by donors
100%
Of donations go directly to patient care
501c3
US-registered partners - may be tax deductible
Where your money goes
Programs your
donation makes possible.
Every dollar goes directly to care. Here's what your generosity funds:
One Child at a Time
Individualized medical or dental support for children who require specialized care or treatment. Through donor support, children with urgent health needs receive the care they deserve — one case at a time.
More Smiles
Community dental program providing treatment and preventive care for children who would otherwise never have access to a dentist. Hundreds of children receive dental screenings and treatment each year.
Educate Kids Program
Health education for youth ages 12–15. Workshops and school visits teach students about prevention, hygiene, and healthy living — building habits that last a lifetime.
Coming to East Cape
The region's first
same-day surgery center.
Right now, when a patient in Los Barriles needs surgery, they face an impossible choice: travel hours to La Paz or Cabo San Lucas, or go without care. For many families, that journey isn't possible — not financially, not logistically, not in an emergency.
East Cape Health Center is changing that. Every donation today brings us one step closer to opening those doors.
1
Fully equipped operating room
Same-day surgical procedures, right here in Los Barriles
2
Post-operative recovery
On-site recovery facilities for patients after surgery
3
Fully equipped operating room
Bringing specialists to East Cape, eliminating costly travel
Transparent capital snapshot (USD)
Internal planning estimates for the same-day surgery center — including clinical finishes & furniture, an OR-grade equipment package (well above a minimal “ideal” list — same-day surgery requires a different scope), and technology / HIS & software. Totals will change with engineering, licensing, and vendor quotes; we publish ranges so donors see where fundraising goes.
Category
Est. Expense
Surgical & support equipment — OR-grade package
$385,000
Special installations (HVAC, gases, IT infrastructure)
$55,000
Medical finishes & clinical furniture
$39,000
Rounded for readability. Contingency, financing, and items not yet line-itemed are not included — ask us for the latest capital memo or a guided tour of the budget.
Where your gift goes
How donations are used
Every dollar supports care in Los Barriles. Shares shift with priorities; hover or tap a category to explore.
Choose how to give
How to donate
All methods are secure. Your support helps cover ongoing clinic operations and patient care year-round.
East Cape Health Center works with nonprofit partners to process donations. Contributions may be tax-deductible for U.S. residents in accordance with applicable regulations.
Why donors give
Real stories
"We've donated every year since, and we always will."
We were visiting East Cape when my husband collapsed with chest pains. I didn't know where to turn — we were far from home and terrified. The team at East Cape Health Center was there within minutes and stayed with us through the night. They didn't just save his life. They made us feel like family. We've donated every year since, and we always will.
Susan M.
Mi hija tenía mucho miedo al dentista, pero el equipo de East Cape la trató con tanta paciencia y cariño que salió sonriendo. Como familia, no hubiéramos podido pagar este tipo de atención en otro lugar. Gracias a las donaciones de personas generosas, mi hija tiene una sonrisa sana y ya no le da miedo cuidarla.
Rosa Elena V.