Hands of Light in Action
~Assisting People In Need~
Overall, it has been a good week!
Sep 16th
Volunteers have been busy helping Haiti in so many ways this week.
To all of their friends and family…thank you for sharing these folks with us!!
Recap from Andrea
Sep 14th
“I had an amazing, amazing trip! More than anything I could have ever imagined!
Here are some of my photos to check out:
http://picasaweb.google.com/107031682907817075033/HaitiSeptember2010?authkey=Gv1sRgCKSCuOOs08ak8QE
And my blog about my time there: http://haitiseptember2010.blogspot.com/
Thank you to everyone! ♥ ♥ ♥”
Update to Family & Friends
Sep 12th
Dear family & friends,
Weekends are such a nice change of pace here in Fond Parisien. After a week filled with physical therapy treatments, hospital transportation coordination, patient follow-ups and planning for transition of patient care after our departure in October, it is nice to do some different & even relaxing things on Saturday &
Erin Jackson Tucker reports from Haiti
Sep 10th
The nine of us have had SO many opportunities to participate with other organizations! Spending time helping the orphanage with supplies to be distributed in the medical clinics and loving the Haitian kids that are so hungry for hugs and affection. Helping a medical clinic see over 100 patients in half a day. Helping the PT clinic to see 30+ patients a day.
Quote of the day: “Um…bugs are just dying on me. I think it’s the Off…”
Solandine’s prosthesis!
Sep 6th
The photo shows Solandine receiving her prosthesis. And away she went all over the camp!
“Nou Pa 2″ Jerseys!
Sep 5th
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!
Sep 4th
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
Sep 3rd
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
Sep 2nd
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
Aug 31st
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.”
Aug 31st
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!
“Dancing, music & laughter is everything in healing”
Aug 29th
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!
Aug 28th
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!
Aug 27th
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
Aug 27th
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”
Aug 27th
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!
Aug 26th
Roxanna, PTA and Sarah, PT are from Missouri and are volunteering at Camp Hope for 3 weeks. Welcome!!!
Day of Rest = Riverbed Hike!
Aug 22nd
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
Aug 21st
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
Aug 20th
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
Precipitation, Pageantry & Phase 1 of Village Construction
Aug 20th
HOLIA volunteer Dustin & Sherry from Love A Child report on recent weather handling, a community event and the excitement of near completion of the first phase of 50 Miracle Village houses which will be provided to people with amputations. The families will paint, or help paint, their own houses. Land is already begun to be cleared for Phase Two.
[CLICK POST TITLE TO READ THEIR FULL UPDATES]
E-net! – Summer 2010: ‘I would return to Haiti in a heartbeat’
Aug 20th
HOLIA volunteer, Jen Roberts, was interviewed and HERE IS A LINK to the article…. Great job, Jen!
GREAT NEWS FROM LOVE A CHILD
Aug 18th
“Nelio, our Haitian director, just told me the Haitian Government will donate a large piece of land to us! It is between us and Ganthier. We can build a huge Haitian market…it will provide jobs for thousands of earthquake victims. There is enough land to build more houses! So much good news, I can hardly stand it!
Welcome, Diana & Frank & Mallory & Marissa & soon Dustin!
Aug 17th
Diana, PT, and Frank from CA have arrived safely! Diana will be working at the PT clinic, and Frank will be performing several non-medical duties, such as building the new Miracle Village homes and working at the Love A Child distribution center warehouse (assisting orphanages, schools & clinics all over Haiti).
Mallory, returning PT student, and Marissa, PT student, both from the big state of Texas are arriving at this moment. Third-time volunteer Dustin’s plane was delayed, so he will be arriving tomorrow early AM.
Going back for trip #3!
Aug 15th
I’m heading back to Haiti! For anyone that I haven’t told personally yet, I’ve decided to postpone the education a bit & return to the rewarding experience of a lifetime assisting those in need in Fond Parisien.
I’ll be back starting Aug 28 until the end date in Oct. I cordially invite any & all who are interested to get in touch about joining us!
Fond Parisien Field Hospital![Haiti [HQ] (by Amber Thorne)](http://handsoflightinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/51163_1648092565655_1648074165195_56418_1835_t.jpg)
Haiti [HQ] (by Amber Thorne)
Haitian Hope: Field Hospital
Hallejuhah- HAITI (photo montage by HOLIA volunteer Diana Lamsis, PT)
In Post-Quake Haiti, 1.5 Million Remain Homeless
Need for PTs in Haiti![Trip to Haiti [HQ] (by Laura Jacks)](http://handsoflightinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/50920_640657460701_640647415831_54772_1454_t.jpg)
Trip to Haiti [HQ] (by Laura Jacks)
Camp Hope July 2010
CAMP HOPE, Haiti June 2010
Haiti (by Diana Lamsis)
Haiti (by Jen Roberts)
Haiti (by Roxanna Watts)
Haiti 2010 (by Megan Brock)
Haiti 2010 (by Sarah Kolp)
Haiti 2010 February
Haiti extended edition! (by Shana Weaver)
Haiti Highlights (by Krysten Salla)
Haiti July 2010 (by Andrea Nissley)
Haiti Slideshow (by Brad Rewold)
Haiti-September 2010 (by Andrea Nissley)
Awesome Volunteers
bonjour Haiti (by Jessi White)
Camp HOPE
Camp Hope Request Photos Oct 2010
Faces of Haiti (by Shannon Hannon)
Haiti (by Amber Thorne)
Haiti (by Catherine Bevilacqua)
Haiti (by Laura Jacks)
Haiti (by Megan Herrmann)
Haiti (by Nicole Lamb)
Haiti (by Rikki Hudson)
Haiti (by Sarah Marx)
haiti 2010 (by Angela Standefer)
Haiti 2010 (by Misty Smith)
Haiti 2010 (by Sarah Benn)
Haiti 2nd Trip – Oct 2010 (by Kevin Martin)
Haiti : Vitality (by Stephanie Hansen)
Haiti =) (by Diana Lamsis)
Haiti Facebook Album (by Donna Corb)
Haiti Medical Mission Trip (by Nicki Sessions)
Haiti Trip (by Gary Standefer)
Haiti Trip, May 2010 (by Emily Nantz)
Haiti ~Surprise love affair of my lifetime~ (by Jana Lynn Gottino)
HOLIA – Hurricane Katrina
HOLIA February Trip
HOPE for Haiti (by Beth Melborne)
Joshua's Haiti Pics
Nou Pa 2