We just had a very successful packing party with more medications than I think we have ever loaded up. We got to meet 4 of our new members – Emma, Bethanie, Carla and Michael and we reunited with a returning member- Sarah G. For those wondering, her foot has fully healed and she is ready to go!! Some familiar faces were present too – Jenny, Carey, Lindsay and Melila. We cannot wait to reunite with Rachel B. for this trip – it has been too too long. We have another new member in Charlottesville – Sarah B., who will be packing with Kiki this week and I’m sure Kiki will have her ready to go like a seasoned veteran before they ever leave “Wahooville”. Chelsea, in the “Great White Northeast”, will be getting her supplies loaded up as usual and we will meet her in Miami. Kitty and Tom had grandbaby duty this weekend, but as usual Kitty is attempting to load a shipping container’s worth of supplies into 4-6 large duffel bags….my money is on “Big Chief Black Cloud”.
As you can see, our family has grown exponentially this trip. We are 16 strong and I am certain we will bring a great energy to Ile a Vache. We hope to confirm with the population there that we are indeed invested and committed to the long term success of our mission, which means accessible and sustainable healthcare delivery…and eventually a permanent health clinic, staffed and maintained by the local community! We have been making great strides to this end throughout the past 12 months and hope to be able to announce the breaking of ground in the coming months! We are very excited about the steps already taken and those that will be taken in the near future. We are excited about our new partnerships in this deserving community as well as with some wonderful people in New York and Michigan. We are equally excited by the growing enthusiasm within our own organization with each trip…that tells me we are on the right path and our success will be assured!
I cannot close without expressing our most sincere gratitude to all those who have and continue to support our mission with donations of medications, medical equipment, clothing, shoes, school supplies, toys, athletic equipment, bedding, linens and so much more. As always, monetary donations are also so important for us to be able to purchase prescription medications and fund our logistic expenses, which are ever rising. I cannot thank our supporters enough for their generosity. Without your support, it would be impossible for us to achieve the things we have, and those that we hope to achieve would be mere dreams. As it is, our dreams and those of the people on Ile a Vache are about to come true!! Please continue to remember us as we continue on our journey. Every dollar donated is spent with an eye to our ultimate goal and is 100% tax deductible. I will keep you posted every step of the way and as always will provide nightly posts while we are working in Haiti.
Goodbye for now but stay tuned as we depart on our next adventure in 2 short weeks!!
Love to All,
Adam