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Update from Junior: Massaging away the cold
Nov 17th
That picture is from the evacuation. Everybody asked for a massage because the cold weather gives some people pain.
Move-in Day is here!
Oct 30th
Our 40 Camp Hope amputees will move into the new houses today! Big celebration going on at Camp Hope at 12:30 pm put on by Love A Child Orphanage as these people move in! Have a great day, Camp Hope!!
Camp Hope Photos
Oct 23rd
We placed many photos on the walls of the PT tent for people to review which turned out to be the most popular event of the party. You could see people gathered in groups or individually looking intently at their photos. Many of the children and teenagers would gather together to view each other’s photos and remember the months from Jan to Oct. The adults were seen sharing their photos with the kids or sharing their photos with each other. Smiles and laughter but also tears were brought out with the photos. Even some would go off a little ways from the party, sit by themselves and view their picture when they thought no one was looking. You could see the thoughts/emotions. For me, it was a tender time for I just watched the expressions and the grouping of the people of Camp Hope as they shared with each other but also they processed their progress and life up to this point…
On my last night, I was at Camp Hope late for I had several people wanting to have their picture taken before I left. We will be sending these pictures down for handout next month. All I can say is THANK YOU, THANK YOU, and THANK YOU for the volunteers that took the time and effort to send photos to me to share! It meant the world to Camp Hope!
Cholera outbreak north of PaP
Oct 22nd
Cholera outbreak north of PAP, Haiti. It has not infected our camp at present. Any volunteers returning to Haiti–read up on preventions and the cause.
Article on CNN.com: Sick desperate to get help as Haiti cholera outbreak kills 138
Partners in Health report as the numbers rise throughout the day: Cholera in Haiti: Another Disease of Poverty in a Traumatized Land | Partners In Health
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Oct 20th
The uniforms were presented as a HOLIA gift at the party. In the typical dear fashion that our Haitian friends have, the uniforms were accepted with great joy, some awe, and thankfulness. The girls and the little ones were so excited that we had uniforms for them also! After the party, I had a discussion with Camp Hope Leader, Patrick. Back to LAC the uniforms would go until we could figure out where they would be kept safe from the weather and other concerns.
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When the earthquake happened, the Haitian people looked upon HHI, HOLIA, ARC and LAC as volunteers just trying to help them all. He said that many of the HOLIA volunteers began playing soccer with them all. At that time, Camp Hope still looked at the volunteers as volunteers playing against the Haitians.
My son, Jon came in June to volunteer for 2 weeks. At that time, the soccer coach recruited Jon to play on Camp Hope’s Soccer Team. Jon practiced every day with them and played 2 games against local competition upon which he scored the winning goal in 1 of the games. Patrick said that while watching that game—they realized that we were not separate. Suddenly all the volunteers and Camp Hope—WERE NOT 2 —WE ARE ONE!
Could Camp Hope ever give us a greater gift?
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Jessi’s photos from her trip
Oct 19th
Jessi White took these photos of her time that last week in Haiti!
(Click on the photo to see the album on Facebook).
I will say more about this incredible group in a future post but for now–enjoy her photos!
Thank you Jessi! You are a huge light that always seems to shine brightly!
Kevin’s pictures of his 2nd trip
Oct 18th
Kevin just posted his pictures of his 2nd volunteer trip to Haiti (click on the photo to see the album on Facebook).
Thanks Kevin for all the great food that last week!
“Therapist Moove” by Jean Robert Fontaine
Oct 17th
A wonderful painting was gifted to me by Nancy! I will cherish it always and remember our time in Haiti through it. Nancy requested the painting from Jean Robert Fontaine (the painter who now lives at Camp Hope). The painting is titled “Therapist Moove.” When facing the painting, the top left corner represents the earthquake; the arms, legs and body represent physical therapy; the faces represent the Haitian people; the sun and moon can be seen near the center repsenting hope; the bottom right corner in blue and represents ‘calm.’ More of Jean Robert Fontaine’s paintings can be found at www.lobey.net/Jean_robert_fontaine.html.
Reflecting
Oct 11th
As I reflect, what we all did was so massive and really great that I do not know how to put this all in words to have all 100 plus of you volunteers understand just what we all have accomplished. Also, the last week was so filled with strong emotions from one end of the spectrum to the other that I am having difficulty putting that last week down in words. Just processing it all but soon will take the time to try to express and tell the story of our last week.
Junior treating patients!
Oct 10th
Jeff took a picture of Junior, PT tech, treating patients in our absence…
Way to go, Junior! Keep up the good work!
All volunteers matter!
Oct 4th
Misty, Sarah, Amber, Jessi and Rikki were the last volunteers to leave after helping at Camp Hope. Josh, Betsy, Kirstin, Kevin and I are getting Junior ready to take over for the next 6 months. Betsy and Kirstin have been working non-stop to have everything organized. We will coordinate from USA and revisit every 6-8 weeks to update or change details if needed. Kevin is spoiling us all with awesome meals, and Josh does anything needed. While the time this week has been busy and great, it is very hard and emotional. One patient totally broke down today, and it was just heart-wrenching. Just know that all you volunteers are felt here this week and you mattered!
Fun Party
Oct 3rd
Everyone had fun at the party yesterday! So many people helped to make this event possible. Love A Child let us use the mobile kitchen, Dr Scottie from HHI, Luke from Univerisity of Chicago, Rikki, Jesse, Misty, Josh, Betsy, Kirstin and Junette from Camp Hope all made sandwich after sandwich. Quite an undertaking! PT tent was decorated with balloons, pictures were posted on the walls and Camp Hope former/current patients filled the PT tent. Patrick had some of the residents of Camp Hope DJ and before they arrived others were playing the drums.
New Tents Have Arrived!
Sep 28th
Here is a photo of the new tents that the American Refugee Committee (ARC) is providing for approximately 100 residences at Camp Hope. It will take a while to get them all up & to replace every one that really needs to be replaced (arguably all 320), but it is an excellent start!
Louisiana Volunteers have arrived!
Sep 27th
HOLIA’s last group of volunteers (not counting Kevin the cook and myself) have all arrived safely!!! They have arrived with 2 basketball systems, 150 pounds of ham and several suitcases full of school supplies! My hat is off to you guys!!! Thank you!!
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…”
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
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)
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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)
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Joshua's Haiti Pics
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