Every two minutes someone is diagnosed with leprosy. It causes nerve damage and muscle weakness that can lead to deformities, crippling, blindness and isolation.
Many Americans think leprosy no longer exists. But, in 2015, 106 countries reported new cases of leprosy.
This is from the FAQ section on the website of American Leprosy Missions.
I was joined by the CEO of the Christian charity, American Leprosy Missions, Bill Simmons back in November to discuss the mission of the organization, where their outreach extends and how you the reader/listener can help this important work.
LISTEN to the interview below:
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