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Oct.
16 - 22,
2010
Team: 2nd
trip with HHN-- John Prince, Flande Etienne, Gail
Peirson; Suzan Waldinger (1st trip), Rachel
Quirk (15th trip)
Our mission
was to check on our projects, carry and distribute shoes
and supplies, and visit the schools and pay tuition
costs for the children in our care. Suzan joined our
group to start an art project illustrating a book to
publish for fundraising purposes (read: NY
newspaper article). We were there when the cholera
epidemic broke out and saw firsthand the crisis as it
unfolded.
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| July
1 - July
15, 2010
Team: Rachel
Quirk, Mark Johnson (2nd trip), Flande Etienne (Haitian
native studying in the U.S.), Georgia Quirk (2nd trip),
Maureen, Amparo, Gail
This
was the "grandmothers" trip with four adventurous
and loving women in their 60-70s. Despite concerns,
it was one of the best trips! The "grandmothers"
showered the children at our House with affection and
activities. We carried a little over 1000 lbs. of luggage
with supplies, shoes, clothes, medicine, vitamins, toys,
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| May
19 - June 15, 2010
The North American team arrived in Haiti and immediately
began preparation to facilitate 14 doctors and medical
personnel from May 22 to May 29. These doctors from
Texas are basing their operation in the St. Marc hospital
and will treat as many patients as possible, specializing
in surgery. During and after their pro bono gift, work
with The Children's Home and the refugees in tent city
continues as individuals adjust to new circumstances
and survey the possibilties of establishing a new life
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Money is essential to have uniforms made and tuition paid
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April 20 - 30, 2010
Team: Rachel Quirk, Shawn Realffe (Canadian on 2nd trip),
and John Prince.
JOHN PRINCE raised over $2,000 through yard-sales and donations
in southern Callifornia. He was able to then see the proceeds
go to immediate work when he joined the team for this trip
to Haiti.
John Prince, a real-estate investor, and
his two children are raising money for the Florida-based charity
Help Haiti Now, which takes medical supplies to the earthquake-ravaged
country and is helping to provide food and shelter to orphaned
children. -- Ventura County Star, 4/4/2010: READ
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2010 Trip Notes
The team arrived with 17 bags with 50 lbs.
supplies each, plus 6 carry-on bags of 40 lbs. each. A total
of 1,090 lbs. of much needed supplies were delivered.
Water tank purchased and installed on top of Children's
Home. Running water, hurray!
All 15 kids at Children's Home were enrolled into schools
(12 at elementary, 3 at secondary); bought fabric and had
uniforms made.
Met with American surgeon and toured local medical facilities
in advance of medical mission in May.
Conducted medical clinics at a shelter in Montrouis; provided
necessary medicine
Re-roofed a house for an elderly group
Distributed supplies, clothing, and baby food to refugees
in shelters
Helped pregnant women in shelters; including a necessary
Caesarean delivery at a hospital
Rented houses and relocated families from PaP
Built shelving in rooms at Children's Home to improve organization
Loving the children and helping them cope with the disaster.
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| RELIEF TRIP:
March 10 - 30, 2010
Accompanying Rachel Quirk on this trip: Eileen & Johnella
(Manchester, England), Shawn (Stanbridge, Canada), Lori (Portland,
Oregon), and Mark (Englewood, Florida).
The team arrived in Haiti on 3/10/2010 with luggage totaling
over 1,000 lbs. of much needed supplies, medicine, food, batteries/flashlights,
educational toys, clothing, shoes, toiletries, school supplies.
Supplies will also be distributed to area refugee shelters
and 87th Place. Thank you all for the donations that made
this possible!
Children's Home 3/2010 ----->
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| Earthquake
Relief Trip #1
January 27 -- February 12, 2010
Our first relief trip was a great success in
delivering supplies and supporting the people of Montrouis.
Thank you for the donations and supplies.
This trip was led by Rachel Quirk, marking
her 10th trip to Haiti, and John Stover. They were accompanied
by four others: a registered nurse from New York City, an
EMT from California, a Floridian experienced in hurricane
disasters, and a man with a background in engineering.
Each member of the team carried 100 pounds of luggage full
of medicine and basic supplies.
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