[original post June 21, 2011, updates will be reflected here]
It's that time...shilling for donations.You guys were great last time with your generous donations of everything from cash to snacks to clothing to supplies. This year I'm focusing on medical and other equipment for the clinic, since a lot of the personal items donated last year I can bring again this year.
Things in Haiti still need your help. I appreciate everyone's donations, large and small. And thanks in advance!
Medical equipment for clinic use:
- Ace elastic wraps (4 inch and 6 inch): this is the biggest need. These are used to shape a persons residual limb (aka stump) so they can get fitted for a prosthesis. This is the first step in getting a person with an amputation at limb. Very essential, and is short supply!
- Stump shrinkers, especially for transfemoral amputees (all sizes): Used to shape the residual limb and to pad the skin so the prosthesis doesn't rub it and make blisters. Very needed, but if you don't work in medicine, hard to find.
- Latex-free gloves: large or extra large. These are always needed!
- Cheap panty house (any size or color): these are used in the fabrication of the prostheses. They can be used, but can't have any runs (or only one small one), otherwise they don't work right.
- Zip-lock bags (quart and gallon size)
- Men's briefs (sizes med & large
- Women's underwear (sizes 6 & 7)
- Scrubs (XL preferred, any color except white): this is what I wear to work in. I left mine there last year for other staff and patients to use, and don't expect any in stock for me. I will again leave these at the clinic on my departure for the Haitian staff and patients to use.
- Electrolyte gel (Clif Bloks preferred): these saved me when I was sick during last year's trip. Easy to eat when you don't feel well, loaded with electrolytes which deplete fast with the heat/humidity, and tasty.
- Cheap ballpoint pens (black ink preferred): To use and leave at the clinic. No one can ever have enough pens. Heck, send me some with your company name/logo and be famous in Haiti!
- I'm again funding myself to the East Coast. Any monetary donation would fund travel from NYC to Haiti, my on the group transport in Haiti, room/board, and translation assistance at the clinic. New this year, your donation through Medical Teams International is tax-deductible! It goes to fund my costs, but goes through them so you can write it off! If I raise more money than my costs, they will save it for my trip next year! Click this link to donate to help with my costs! Just click my name, and voila!
- As of June 21, 2011 I've raised $750! Thanks Pat, Judy, and Reuben!
I'm doing the 'Blog Roll of Fame' again this year, so join those who've already made generous donations and get your name in lights on the internets! Thanks again!
