Archive for July, 2010

Daily Chores of Life at Camp Hope

PT Progress despite Haitian Heat

Jul 31st

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Today was another hot day in Haiti. There was no breeze and the air was sweltering. Even so, we had group therapy this morning followed by a regular PT clinic day. The PT team is tired, but pleased with the work of the week.

Children at Camp Hope

Fund Raising Ideas for Sports Equipment for Camp Hope

Jul 31st

Posted by Nancy in Haiti Updates

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Here are 6 ideas to get some thoughts flowing.
Let us finish this project with the feeling of a “GREAT” job well done!

Mobility as a group - PT group therapy

Planning Our Farewell Gift to Camp Hope

Jul 30th

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All Past Volunteers–
You all know how much sports mean to the people of Camp Hope. Since we are winding down in Oct, I really want to leave a gift for all. I am hoping that we can come up with uniforms for soccer, basketball and girls volleyball plus soccer shoes (I have the sizes needed).

Haiti’s earthquake: Frustration sets in | The Economist

Jul 29th

Posted by Admin in Haiti Updates

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Here’s a good article about the relief/political situation in Haiti. http://www.economist.com/node/16703395

Love A Child guesthouse

John, Joan, & Annie have also arrived!

Jul 18th

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Our LAC guesthouse is now packed as we all try to stay dry on a much-needed rainy day (that’s really cooled things off nicely) here in Fond Parisien!

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Nancy, Cindy, Kelly & Jen have arrived!

Jul 18th

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Unpacking all the food & supplies that they brought along is so EXCITING!
Thank you SO MUCH to all who donated towards their trip in any way! Lives will be touched by your generosity!

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Needs at the Camp this Week

Jul 15th

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Needs at camp at this time, 1 sheet of 12×12 moleskin, vegetables–Kevin actually brought fresh ones in suitcase and they went through–, lots of coffee, shoe glue and sticky back foam for the AFOs.

Thank You Mid Atlantic Prosthetics East of Raleigh, NC!

Jul 15th

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Betsy said that they casted first AFOs today. Supplies were donated by Mid Atlantic Prosthetics East, Courtney Smith, Raleigh, NC! Thank you!!!
Betsy also said–THANK YOU MOM for the great message! She loves you guys also!
Oh her bags came today and Julma delivered them along with pineapples and bananas!

Marbles Are Gold!!

Jul 15th

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Talked to the group tonight–Carol says “Everything is going GREAT! To my family–Love You and See you soon!” Ruth and Andrea jumped right in and began treating patients today. Carol has been doing surveys of the amputation patients. Kevin has been busy washing everyones sheets and clothes

Ruth and Andrea ARRIVED Safely!

Jul 15th

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Manipulations

Jul 15th

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Becca, Megan, Carol, Mat, Betsy and Sarah have been working hard at Camp Hope with physical therapy. They also have been identifying additional orthopeadic needs of our patients for a group of ortho doctors from MSF are coming Saturday to evaluate the patients that need further manipulations/surgeries! Sadly, Becca,

We will ROCK Camp Hope!

Jul 14th

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Ruth PT and her daughter, Andrea from San
Diego, California are heading to Camp Hope on July 15, Thursday!
Joan,Special Ed Teacher/Coordinator, Colorado Springs, Colorado and her
daughter, Annie, RN, Diana, PT- repeat volunteer from Erwin, North
Carolina, John-repeat volunteer/student from LSU, New Orleans, Louisiana, Cindy, NCCAP Executive Director, Virginia Beach, Virginia and
her daughter

ANY COOKS Feel the Need to Help in Haiti?

Jul 13th

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Betsy asked that ANY COOK that wants to volunteer any time through Oct 7—YOU ARE NEEDED!!! Contact us if interested!!

Internet Down

Jul 13th

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Betsy reports that the internet is down. They will communicate when they can. Everyone is doing great! Saw many patients today. Many were grateful to see Betsy and Josh! Kevin was a hit with the COOKING! The phone connection broke off before I could get

What an AWESOME group!

Jul 13th

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At this moment at Camp Hope, HOLIA volunteers PTs–Mat, Betsy, Carol, Becca and Megan, Group Exercise Specialist–Sarah, Mental Health Specialist–Lorin Warehouse/builder of homes–Josh, Camp Cook ONLY until the 20th–Kevin! What an AWESOME group!

THANK YOU!

Jul 12th

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To ALL Hands of Light in Action Friends–
THANK YOU TO THE VERY GENEROUS DONATIONS OF SO MANY OF YOU!!!! As of Today–BETSY’S TRIP IS PAID FOR!!!! Also we are so CLOSE to covering ALL our costs at Camp Hope–We now are only $4000 short for ALL the needs

Betsy, Josh and Kevin Arrive in Haiti

Jul 12th

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Betsy–camp leader, PT and invaluable friend, Josh–web designer, English major (LOL-private joke) and great supporter of Betsy, and Kevin–soon to be the MOST popular guy in the camp for he is COOKING for everyone until July 20, they all have arrived SAFELY at the camp! They ALL are from North

Megan, Becca, Carol and Sarah Arrived Safely!

Jul 11th

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Mat, Lorin, Megan, Becca, Carol and Sarah said that they want to tell you all “HI HI”, they are safe and having a good time! Julma, the driver, brought them all mangos today. They went to church services at Camp Hope, cleaned and organized the PT/HHI medical supply tent

Spectators from Love A Child heading home.

Spectators at Camp Hope Soccer Game (Photos!)

Jul 11th

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Here are a few photos of young patient Malacqui at a soccer game 3 days after surgery for fractured femur, Bobby and Sherry of Love A Child, Dr. Scottie and Sasha of HHI. Enjoy!

Hands of Light in Action's Public Gallery

HELP by Printing Photos for Camp Hope

Jul 11th

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Some of you have asked how you can help HOLIA, so read further to learn how…

Anyone with the desire to help, with time on their hands, with photo paper and a printer, following is the link to some of Camp Hope picture albums from Feb-June:
Hands of Light in Action’s Public Gallery

The pictures that you would print out for us to give to the displaced Haitian people would be greatly appreciated by Hands of Light in Action and so LOVED and CHERISHED by people living at Camp Hope!!!

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Our Budget & Expenses (Feb – Oct, 2010)

Jul 6th

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In an effort to be transparent with just exactly what we are doing with all donations that we receive, we would like to share a breakdown of the costs associated with our work in Fond Parisien in 2010. Please do keep in mind that Physical Therapy is the NUMBER 1 need in Haiti! There are 200,000 severely injured people that span 3 generations of Haitians. HOLIA has been concentrating on 200 severely injured that currently reside in a displacement camp that has approximately 2000 total residents. Because this is Haiti & not a completely stable economic environment, costs are constantly changing, but the following includes costs to date as well as projected costs through October.
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THANK YOU for your donations!

Jul 5th

Posted by betsy in Haiti Updates

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Everyone that has donated and supported HOLIA and assisted with any volunteers’ trips — we have received your donations!
With FULL hearts, we THANK YOU! You all will receive a thank you/donation letter towards the end of August. We have been so busy with the volunteers and the camp. There are only so many hours in the day. Your donations are so important, for they are allowing us to keep serving the people of Haiti!
We are half way to our monetary goal for Betsy’s trip and for the costs for paying 2 Haitian employees, extra translators, gas for the truck, phone costs, patient supplies and equipment costs, etc.
If you have not contributed, PLEASE consider doing so. Any amount will help so much!
Thank you again for all of you that have contributed to Hands of Light in Action!
Together We can Change the World!
Nancy and Betsy

Finding a Home for a Malnutritioned Orphan

Jul 4th

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Mat and Lorin are off to a great start! Danny and Susan had a great time, worked hard and identified further needs of several patients in the camp. She even is working on getting a malnutritioned orphan a home. Apparently, this 4 year old orphan–mom died and dad left him–is being cared for by numerous people at the camp but due to not enough food at the camp, he is not getting enough to eat. Dr Scottie and Susan are worried about him and are working on solving the situation. Danny worked at Camp Hope and the warehouse and was best “buds” with Dugan! Again thank you Susan and Danny!

Welcome, Mat & Lorin! Well done, Susan & Danny!

Jul 3rd

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Mat, PT, and Lorin, medical volunteer, from Montreal, Canada have arrived at Love A Child safely and are settled in. Welcome, Mat and Lorin — enjoy our Camp Hope!
Susan, PT, and her son Danny worked hard this last week in raised temperatures! They experienced some weather delays in getting back to California, but they are now home, safe and sound! I am sure that Danny’s first stop will be a USA restaurant where he can order familiar items and a cold, cold drink. Danny, have a gallon of ice cream on me!! Welcome home! Thank you for giving so much & sacrificing your personal comfort in order to help others in much more desperate need, Susan and Danny!

Update on Susan and Danny

Jul 1st

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Susan has been seeing as many patients as she can a day–she reports about 25 patients daily. Junior and Retha have been assisting. They cut off the patient sign-up after the first 25 due to Susan being the only PT at Camp Hope this week. Danny has been working at the warehouse. Susan is handling the patients with their needs beautifully and is referring them out to the hospital for x-rays and other needs. She got “Drama Girl” :-) a shoe lift and has been using E-stim on her. Susan reports that she is now able to dorsiflex and is lacking just 5 degrees. Walking with a cane but progressing well! Great Job–Susan and Danny! Thank You!