tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771146020466078002011-07-08T04:24:40.519-07:00Haiti Earthquake ReliefAnna Strockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122576989863852913noreply@blogger.comBlogger121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77114602046607800.post-5317641740769168672010-02-01T05:50:00.001-08:002010-02-01T06:00:42.611-08:00

Despite the fact that over the last 4 days I have had the chance to hear and see a first-hand account what life was like on the ground in Port-au-Prince, I'm still having a hard time putting the reality of it all together. The following video from PBS does a better job than I could showing Chris's work. This clip shows the general hospital and the Cange clinic where Chris worked and features

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I received a phone call at 2am yesterday morning that Chris was on his way home! He arrived in Roanoke at 5:30 safe and sound. The journey is long from over, but I, for one, am happy to have him here -- for awhile at least. And I know he is grateful to be home, but I also know that so much of his heart stayed there. I can't predict what the future holds, but I can say without reservation that the

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I am very happy to announce that Hokies United, a highly motivated student/community action group, has picked up the Change for Haiti initiative! They will be placing Change for Haiti jars throughout downtown at select merchants and restaurants, in student centers and at select First & Main retailers. Please look for the jars & the Hokies United logo as you're out and about in Blacksburg. We're

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As many of you know, my friend, Elizabeth, is currently in Port-au-Prince trying to get her adopted daughter, Lily, out of the country. Lily has been living with an amazing family led by Mona Gedeon for the last 2.5 years. Mona is a pediatric nurse and a remarkable person on many levels. She has sent out a call for help on behalf of the children she serves - they need diapers, wipes, formula,

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I finally received a phone call from Chris today. This is the first actual call he's been able to make and as you can imagine, hearing his voice was an incredible relief. He sounded good -- tired but upbeat. He is currently traveling to outlying regions of Port-au-Prince, including Boucan Carre, St. Marc and Cange. His team has been tasked with structural assessment of PIH clinics, as well as

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Today, I watched my daughter carry her bank to the dining room table. She carefully unscrewed the lid and began counting the slightly crumpled bills into a neat pile. Then came the coins one by one. She looked at me and said, "Mom, this is for Haiti." I thoughy my heart would burst. Instead of the doll she has been saving for, she chose to give to the little girl who stands alone in the street

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Haven't heard from Chris today, but remain hopeful that they are getting vital work done. PIH provides excellent updates, many of them referencing things that Chris has mentioned in his emails. To get these updates, subscribe to the PIH mailing list at www.pih.org. There is a sign-up box in the top right corner. Also wanted to mention some other great organizations doing great things:- Red Cross-

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Received this afternoon:i'm dashing around all day. mostly at the hospital, putting out fires. today, after the tremor/wake-up call, the hospital removed all patients. its so hot out here and its terrible enough already.i was asked to organize complete campus assessment only with Corps of engineers structural guys. was able to pull army contacts and make it happen, everyone is now getting back

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I received this about an hour after the 6.1 aftershock hit this morning. We are safe and making stuff happen. We have been at HUEH the general hospital in pap also called the university hosp. Ton of patients lots of media clinton and paul were here two days ago 82nd airborn with us awesome guys. Working with awesome ausie un guy. we are working to connect un, us southern com, corps of eng, min of

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For those of you who don't know, my husband, Chris, is currently in Haiti working with Partners In Health and other relief volunteers. They are doing great things. Here are a few of the updates I've received:Day One:Already reopened a hospital via structural assessment- 32 bed facility in which they could squeeze 100. Hooked up with UNengineers, US Army guys, and a crazy field hospital with over

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We have chosen Partners In Health (PIH) as our primary donation source because Partners In Health has an unparalleled reputation in both the NGO and international community. For more than 20 years, PIH has worked in Haiti to provide free medical care, community support and dignity of life to underserved communities.To make direct donations to Partners in Health for earthquake relief, visit https:

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