Exciting News!

Since last post, I have been contacted by 2 groups wanting to help with our trip.

One is a church group who has been supporting an orphanage in Port au Prince for years. Luckily, they were able to get all their kids out of danger with only a few injuries. They have been collecting for their orphanage and are hoping that we can bring some medical supplies there.

The second was from Abilities Unlimited, a company that produces prosthetics and orthotics in Colorado Springs. They are also willing to donate supplies to us - it would be amazing to be able to bring prosthetics to Haiti where there are more than 10,000 new amputees. We are planning on touring their facility, selecting from what they have, and being trained in fitting.

We are confirmed as a group of 5, me (Rachel), Megan, Danielle, Kimberly and Lisa. We all have passports, plane tickets and are getting geared to go! I'm spending extra time in my car with the Berlitz "Basic French" CD's. Luckily, it's coming back pretty fast.

Next steps, finishing getting my immunizations, getting more aggressive with fundraising, getting scrubs to wear, and finalizing the list of supplies to bring. Can't wait. - Rachel