Hands of Light in Action

“Nou Pa 2″ Jerseys!

nancy — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:54:10 +0000

Anyone that would be interested in purchasing a t-shirt or jersey that Camp Hope teams have designed and are now being made, I need to know ASAP. I will be taking orders until 9.10.2010 only. One time offer and it will be over for the pricing goes way up if not buying in bulk.

Welcome “Extend Global” to Camp Hope!

nancy — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:58:02 +0000

Erin and John Tucker have an organization called Extend Global. They put together a great group of 9 to help out with Camp Hope. The volunteers include Erin, DPT; Rob, PTA; Candace, OT; Brandon; Jill; Matt, NP; Angela, RN- BSN; Gary and Abbi! They are from the great state of Missouri! WELCOME to our camp!

Update from Andrea

Admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:09:52 +0000

We had a good day in the PT tent: ) We decorated the tent for Junior's birthday with balloons that read "Approved," "Happy Anniversary," and "Now Leasing!" and a giant paper chain (I thought we'd get more bids on the property: ( ) He was very appreciative and wore the yellow, paper crown with pride. Most of the patients were understanding about their therapy being put on hold for a short period...except for Rene Charles, who asked me if we could just come to his house later. I now have about 20 pictures of Malachie in various karate poses...and the inside of his mouth, his feet, random half-body shots (that is what happens when my camera gets away from me.) As I see it, they are all beautiful pictures! And they are all beautiful people! More to come : )

Update from Roxanna

Admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:06:20 +0000

Another great day in Haiti! Though it's sweltering in the PT tent the breeze has been helping out a lot. Many of the patients are making great progress and most all of them remain amazingly upbeat. Josh brought prints of pictures he and Betsy had taken and they were a great hit among the patients. The smiles were huge as they recognized each other and pointed out themselves and others that they recognized. Great fun in the PT tent!!

Patients Making Progress

josh — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:02:32 +0000

This week we are continuing to send patients to follow-up appointments with the ortho docs in Port-au-Prince to try and make the most of the docs' stay. Our system is working well as each patient returns with a note from the doctor detailing their new plan of care. Monday was a big day for our patient Richard as he walked with Sarah, PT, and no assistive device for the first time in a long time! We are all happy and healthy :)

“Haiti: Another trip, a new experience.”

nancy — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:57:48 +0000

ALL FUTURE AND PAST VOLUNTEERS---read and picture this--I think you will be able to walk right with Dustin's write-up of his latest experiences in Haiti. ENJOY! "Haiti: Another trip, a new experience."

“Dancing, music & laughter is everything in healing”

nancy — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:54:17 +0000

Eugenia Lindsey of Operation Smile recently shared these videos taken by Sasha of HHI during earlier months of the disaster recovery: "Dancing, music & laughter is everything in healing"

Josh arrived safely with GOODIES!

betsy — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:51:10 +0000

Josh has arrived safely! Along with all the goodies from my mom! It was a great pleasure to share my mom’s delicious cookies with my friends here! I am going to take a few to my friends at the camp on Monday too!! THANKS MOM!! Josh also brought 2 pairs of custom AFOs

What a GREAT week!

betsy — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:47:17 +0000

This has been a GREAT week! It started with a birthday (Betsy) and ended with a birthday (Betty Jane)! That means we had 2 great communal meals! YUM. Roxanna brought a delicious pork tenderloin which was the star of tonight’s show. On Tuesday, the team stayed after PT clinic was over and did a arts

Design for the soccer, basketball, and volleyball jerseys

Admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:43:34 +0000

After talking with the Camp Hope President, Patrick, we decided on a design for the soccer, basketball, and volleyball jerseys.

[Sherry's Journal Entry] “An Update on John”

nancy — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:26:08 +0000

This is truly an AWESOME story! I wish I would have met this man! "An Update on John" from Sherry's Journal at LoveAChild.com

Welcome, Roxanna & Sarah!

betsy — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:41:49 +0000

Roxanna, PTA and Sarah, PT are from Missouri and are volunteering at Camp Hope for 3 weeks. Welcome!!!

Day of Rest = Riverbed Hike!

betsy — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:42:02 +0000

The HOLIA team took a hike today with the fearless leader Rebecca! We hiked up a dry riverbed to a small village and distributed headlamps, t-shirts and shoes. The riverbed hike was challenging due to the lack of shade. The most impressive part was the ease and speed that the locals move up and down the riverbed (as we trudged along)! The team had a great time! It was a great day off!

Destruction Still Apparent Throughout Haiti

betsy — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:35:44 +0000

This photo was taken last weekend on our way from Fond Parisien to Jacmel (a beach). It is an example of the destruction that is still evident in Haiti 7 months after the earthquake. Even though we enjoyed our weekend at the beach, there were constant reminders of the devestation surrounding us. The beach area we traveled to (Jacmel) was also significantly damaged by the earthquake. Tent cities were scattered around and many of buildings were destroyed. There is so much crumbled building...I wish we could grind it all up and use it to rebuild. We did find a hotel and a lovely beach area to enjoy. Haiti is a beautiful country!

HOLIA Volunteers Interviewed in Elon Magazine

nancy — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:51:44 +0000

Hands of Light in Action volunteers, Jen Roberts and Tiffani Bacon are interviewed on pages 12 and 13 of Elon Magazine. Again great articles!

http://issuu.com/elonuniversity/docs/moe_summer_2010/14?mode=a_p