So everything is set. I'm leaving for Haiti on July 13 (arrive on the 14th), and will spend 2 weeks in Les Cayes with the Advantage Haiti program through MTI. I will then fly and drive to Deschappelle for 2 weeks at HAS. I'll be returning to the States on Aug 13, and spending 4 days in NYC before coming home.
I'm getting excited. I'm scheduled my travel doctor visit to check my immunizations and get more prescriptions for Cipro and anti-malarials. I've started to inventory my supplies--I will definitely need scrubs and a few other consumables. I also need to confirm any donations that the clinic needs. Details, details, details. This is where I like to be--plans confirmed, details in flux.
Shout out to Judy, Reuben, and Pat for donating! Remember, you can donate towards my 2 weeks in Cayes and towards my airfare (tax-deductible!) through Medical Teams International http://www.medicalteams.org/netcommunity/page.aspx?pid=405&tab=0&frsid=215
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
2011 Haiti Birthday Plans
I'm working hard to coordinate my 2 weeks at Advantage Haiti in Les Cayes with my 2 weeks at Hopital Albert Schweizer in Deschappelles.
I do have my donation page LIVE! This year Advantage Haiti is under the sponsorship of Medical Teams International (MTI). Through MTI you can make a tax-deductible donation to support my travel and my first two weeks in Haiti! $35 sponsors my room & board for one day, or $100 can sponsor a comprehensive day (travel, translation, guesthouse)! Coming soon, I hope to have another donation page for the final 2 weeks.
As always, I appreciate your support in all forms and at all levels.
I do have my donation page LIVE! This year Advantage Haiti is under the sponsorship of Medical Teams International (MTI). Through MTI you can make a tax-deductible donation to support my travel and my first two weeks in Haiti! $35 sponsors my room & board for one day, or $100 can sponsor a comprehensive day (travel, translation, guesthouse)! Coming soon, I hope to have another donation page for the final 2 weeks.
As always, I appreciate your support in all forms and at all levels.
Monday, November 8, 2010
2011 planning underway
Confirmed...I will be supervising rehabilitation tech students at Hopital Albert Schweizer in Deschappelles, Haiti for two weeks (tentatively July 28-Aug 13). Now to try and coordinate the 2 weeks prior back at Advantage Haiti in Les Cayes.
Stay tuned. And this year I should be able to swing any donations you make into tax deductible donations!
Stay tuned. And this year I should be able to swing any donations you make into tax deductible donations!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Home, but plotting my return
The logistics of the Advantage Program have been moved to Medical Teams International. In anticipation of my (eventual) return to Haiti, I submitted my application. I also am starting to work with Health Volunteers Overseas, after meeting Diane while in Haiti, and hope to split my time in Haiti between the two programs.
Allison Kwessel, a great person and photographer extraordinaire, visited Les Cayes while I was there. She created this slide show with some of the great photographs she took.
Allison Kwessel, a great person and photographer extraordinaire, visited Les Cayes while I was there. She created this slide show with some of the great photographs she took.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Sad, last day
Today's been sad. I'm glad it was busier than I thought it might be, as that kept the goodbyes to a minimum and kept them quicker.
Rose, who had a bad fracture in the earthquake, got her orthotic lift and shoe lift fitted today. I will admit, I gave her my tennis shoes. She was nearly my size, and since she didn't have any tennis shoes to build up to fix her length length problem. She was so cute smiling and wearing her new shoes and saying how she didn't feel crooked anymore!
I just returned from a little celebration for my departure--a prayer, thank you's, cake and soda. I even got a beautiful Haitian painting of a landscape scene. So touching, and yes--I did cry.
I also had a patient bring me a gift, a small Haitian carving. He was such a hard worker and such a fun patient. I still have to say goodbye to my dear Mr. Bernard upstairs. He had hoped to be walking better by the time I left, but had a stump revision last week, and has been adorable doing his arm exercises in his wheelchair.
I am so grateful that I came, and I'm so touched. Everyone has been so warm and welcoming. I can't wait to return next year.
Rose, who had a bad fracture in the earthquake, got her orthotic lift and shoe lift fitted today. I will admit, I gave her my tennis shoes. She was nearly my size, and since she didn't have any tennis shoes to build up to fix her length length problem. She was so cute smiling and wearing her new shoes and saying how she didn't feel crooked anymore!
I just returned from a little celebration for my departure--a prayer, thank you's, cake and soda. I even got a beautiful Haitian painting of a landscape scene. So touching, and yes--I did cry.
I also had a patient bring me a gift, a small Haitian carving. He was such a hard worker and such a fun patient. I still have to say goodbye to my dear Mr. Bernard upstairs. He had hoped to be walking better by the time I left, but had a stump revision last week, and has been adorable doing his arm exercises in his wheelchair.
I am so grateful that I came, and I'm so touched. Everyone has been so warm and welcoming. I can't wait to return next year.