Our Story
Welcome to the Todu Guam Foundation (TGF)!
Established in 2016, TGF is an esteemed 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to addressing health disparities and promoting health equity on the beautiful island of Guam.
Our journey began under the visionary leadership of former Senator Dennis G. Rodriguez, Jr., who served as Chairman of the Committee on Health in the 31st to 34th Guam Legislature. Recognizing the alarming health disparities and inequities prevalent in our community, Senator Rodriguez envisioned a transformative approach to ensuring access to healthcare for the most vulnerable populations.
In pursuit of this vision, Senator Rodriguez, his wife Lena, and their family took a groundbreaking step by inaugurating Guam’s first mobile health clinic. This milestone was accompanied by a remarkable medical outreach program, which provided essential healthcare services to uninsured and underinsured residents of Guam, entirely free of charge.
Inspired by the success of these early initiatives, the Todu Guam Foundation was officially established. Since then, TGF has garnered widespread recognition, not only locally but also nationally, for its unwavering commitment to its mission of delivering vital primary healthcare, education, and support to our community.
At TGF, we firmly believe in breaking down barriers to healthcare access, empowering individuals, and advocating for health equity. Through strategic collaborations, community partnerships, and a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, we strive to create a healthier, more equitable future for all residents of Guam.
Todu Guam addresses health equity issues for the island's underserved population.
In July 2016, with over 30 volunteers, we had our first outreach at the Paradise Fitness Center parking lot in Hagatna. Over 100 people came out to get their immunizations and consultations, among others. This was the first time our Mobile Care Clinic, our pioneer program, got into action. Inspired by the success of this community outreach, we held several more on the island until in 2017, Todu Guam Foundation was born. But it was only the beginning.
So for every person who’s had to choose between food or healthcare; For every child who is unable to play sports because his family cannot afford a physical; For every woman who cannot get a regular pap smear because she’s uninsured; For anyone in Guam who has ever needed medical care but was unable to get one, we see you. Todu Guam is here for you.
TGF in numbers
*Figures are updated every quarter
12,913
Guam residents received services from the Todu Guam Foundation
8,999
patients have received medical care
3,914
students committed to Kinder Days Ahead with the TGF CARES Movement
81
medical outreach missions across the island
6
programs that provide access to care for the people of Guam
384
doctors, nurses, medical professionals, and students who have volunteered with TGF
1
unified organization committed to #GettingGuamHealthy One Man, One Woman, and One Child at a time!
TGF AT A GLANCE
August 7, 2016
Our founder, Senator Dennis G. Rdriguez Jr., organizes the first Mobile Care Clinic outreach at Paradise Fitness in Hagatna, Guam. With the help of volunteer doctors, nurses, and community partners, over 100 patients receive no-cost healthcare services.
September 2016 - February 2017
The Mobile Care Clinic provides assistance to Guam's underserved residents through more community outreaches. Over 500 patients are served.
February 28, 2017
Our Board of Directors is formed and Todu Guam Foundation is officially registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
May 15-16, 2017
Our first Health Prevention & Education event is held. Over 200 people attend the lay forum featuring Dr. Evan Vista (a rheumatologist) and Dr. Maria Deanna Ramiscal (a dermatologist).
August 19, 2017
The foundation provides assistance through a medical outreach at Asahi Abai in Dededo, where 300 patients receive basic healthcare services.
August 20, 2017
Our first Health Prevention & Education event is held. Over 200 people attend the lay forum featuring Dr. Evan Vista (a rheumatologist) and Dr. Maria Deanna Ramiscal (a dermatologist).
2017-2019
The medical outreaches continue through the Mobile Care Clinic. More people sign up to become volunteers and the organization continues to grow.
2020
The COVID-19 pandemic hits the whole world. We develop our Patient Navigation and Financial Assistance Program to help our fellowmen who were in need of medical care. Through this, we are also able to deliver goods and physical exam vouchers to the island’s underserved residents needing healthcare for back-to-school physicals and immunizations.
2021
The Patient Navigation and Financial Assistance Program continues.
2022
We develop the CARES Movement to help provide socially marginalized students and families develop resiliency skills and character strengths. This is rolled out to GDOE schools. At the same time, the Mobile Care Clinic continues its efforts. To date, we have served over 5,000 patients.
