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All members of CNFA are volunteers and those who travel to Kenya on medical missions, do so at their own expense -- paying for airfare, accommodation and food costs, which can reach about $2,500. "It is only through the support of our communities that we are able to do this work," said Wolters. "As you can imagine, with the added clinic days and the added programs, it is becoming very expensive... We expect the costs to double or even triple." That's why CNFA is holding a gala fundraiser this month to help cover the costs of medical supplies and running the clinics. Hoping to raise $15,000 towards the 2012 mission, the Feb. 25 gala will be held at the Polish National Union Hall, 2316 Fairview St. in Burlington. It will include dinner, dancing, entertainment and a silent auction. All proceeds go directly to cover the costs of the trip, which include medication (around $6,000), transportation costs and paying the local nursing staff a stipend. "It costs about $1 to treat one person over there, so a simple donation of $20 goes a long way -- it will help treat 20 different people, who otherwise may not receive treatment," Wolters said. The medication used for treatment is purchased by CNFA in Africa, rather than North America, for several reasons, she says -- including that it's simply cheaper. "Money goes way further there. It's also easier because we're not transporting them across borders with planes and whatnot," said Wolters. "Also, our philosophy is to help out the local economy whenever we have an opportunity." One of the major challenges the group faces concerning the purchase of proper medications is with respect to knock-off drugs that are exported out of China and India. "It was a challenge finding reliable pharmacists that we could trust, but we have managed to do that," said Wolters. That's thanks to Mulamba. "He's got all the contacts on the ground in Kenya, so he helps with all of that," Wolters said. 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