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Our Mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.

In fiscal year 2017, the Gateway Chapter:

• Invested $5,901,000 in research to find cures; and advocated for access to those cures passing Oral Chemo Parity in Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri.
• Contributed $2,012,336 in financial aid to patients.
• Served more than 5,000 patients and families with financial support, education and support groups.
• Provided information in 430 schools on cancer and volunteerism and supported chidlren returning to school after treatment. 

Volunteers in Medicine – West County Clinic (VIM – West County) is a local, non-profit organization whose mission it is, to provide free healthcare services to the underserved and uninsured. Staffed exclusively by volunteers and funded entirely through donation, the Clinic receives no State or Federal funding, whatsoever. The Clinic provides a broad spectrum of medical care and support; services are free to anyone in need who is not covered by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance, and whose household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level – regardless of faith, color, nationality or creed.

VIM – West County, serving in excess of 1200 patients every year, is a Muslim community public healthcare project. We believe in compassion, dignity and respect for all people. We are committed to a culture of caring. It is truly our honor to serve.