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As I write this blog (2:00pm CT on Friday, November 5th), the worst of Hurricane Tomas seems to be over. Warnings about the storm had been disseminated throughout the country all week and we watched the storm’s path on the internet several times a day. Around midnight last night, heavy rains and fierce winds began,…
I’m sure you are all aware from the news channels that there has been an outbreak of cholera in Haiti. Cholera is a very deadly disease, causing severe diarrhea that leads quickly to dehydration and death. This is the first time it has been reported in Haiti and is a very serious situation on top…
As you may know from our website and previous correspondence, we purchased a new Toyota Landcruiser 4-wheel drive jeep back last fall, with the help of numerous generous donors. These vehicles are used by many major NGO’s in Haiti and the Toyota dealership cannot keep them in stock. For this reason, they have to be…
As you may have noted in the previous blog (April/May update), we sent 44 plastic and fiber drums to Haiti that contained backpacks collected by HOSA students in Wisconsin, patient gowns that had been stored in Milwaukee, shoes and clothing donated by churches in NJ and individuals in Milwaukee, and various medical supplies and equipment. …
The woman sitting across the desk from me in my clinic examination room looked familiar and I could see from her chart that she had been to the clinic in the past. I couldn’t remember what I had seen her for without looking at my notes, though, and I saw that her last visit was…
I recently returned to Jérémie, Haiti after spending several weeks in the US. Here are some highlights of my visit there: 1. The second annual Hope for Haiti fund-raising banquet was held at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee on April 17, 2010. Over 250 people attended and it was an enjoyable evening for all, with…
When Cherlie and I returned to Jérémie after our help with the relief efforts in Port-au-Prince, we did a little survey among our patients to get an idea as to how many of them were, indeed, affected by the earthquake. Out of 74 adult patients surveyed, 74% of them (55 patients) said they had family…
“They’re back,” we heard. “The doctors from Gatineau are back.” “Miss Cherlie, Miss Cherlie – we’re glad to see you.” Such were the comments we heard as we headed up the mountain from Jérémie to Gatineau last week. Our absence was longer than expected, due to the earthquake and the time we spent helping with…
Almost two weeks without internet connection has left me with a lot of catching up to do! Cherlie and I were in Port-au-Prince again from February 6-17 registering with the UN, gathering supplies from various organizations and suppliers, packing up some of our personal belongings from Cherlie’s house and getting the big truck ready for…
Did you know that you can claim donations made for Haiti earthquake relief on your 2009 taxes? Donations made after Jan. 11 and before March 1, 2010 can be claimed. See this link for more information. Twelve days left to make your donation and claim it on your 2009 taxes!