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March 2008 Newsletter Please see the What’s New page for new information. The 2000-2006 Annual Report has now been added to the website. A BIG thank you to Christine Bouchard for her design and hard work on the annual report. It is our first attempt at this format, and it required quite a bit of extra work on her part. For that, I am very grateful. Results of last poll: Beach All Inclusive – 4 Please take our new poll.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) makes BIG strides I recently returned from NRP sessions in the Western and Southern Regions (Montego Bay and Mandeville) Sessions went very well due to good planning by each region and good communication via email. 46 Doctors, Nurses and Nurse/Midwives were certified. They left the session with the knowledge and practical skills needed to help babies who are born and aren’t breathing. That brings the total, since November 2005, to 94 Doctors and 102 Nurses/Midwives certified in Neonatal Resuscitation. 
Dr. Tracy Evans-Gilbert demonstrates use of a ventilation bag to help the baby breathe. 
Dr. Simpson teaching intubation to eager doctors at Cornwall Regional. 
Denise Hibbert from Sav La Mar Hospital practicing on a manikin. Thank you from Little London students. It was a pleasure for me to visit Little London High School and see the fruits of our labor – the tools, saws, etc in use!! Some of the comments from students (in their own words): “I am thankful for the drill press, bench vice, helmets, goggles, hammer, chop saw, tape measures and welding rods. Before your donations all of the above was unavailable except for a welding plant that was badly in need of repairs.” Derron Lewis “For some of us, (it) is the first we are seeing a drill press machine that actually works….My school mates and I promise to take good care of the equipment.” Jeffery Isaacs “The tools and machines make our practical much easier as we can cut metals using a chop saw instead of hacksaw. They also help to improve my learning ability. We are going to care for them to make sure they last as long as possible.” Richard Brown “For the first time many of my classmates and I are being exposed to tools of these types. The tools have helped us to learn properly the practical aspects of our vocation and so improving our skills. I am very happy that you choose to assist my department.” Jason Locke “Words can’t express, paper can’t hold the way we feel about receiving these equipment.” Anonymous
Katelyn’s Beading Project finds a Recipient for Funds For background, please read about Katelyn’s project to raise money for school children in Jamaica.
I visited Mt. Airy All Age School, and was shocked at the overcrowded conditions of the lower building with grades 1-3. The littlest children are packed onto benches like sardines in a can, with the benches and desks so close to one another that the teacher can’t see the work of those farthest from him.
When I entered another classroom, the students were on their feet, stretching. This isn’t even the most crowded room.
This beautiful young student needs more room to learn! Katelyn hopes to raise $575 to finish the walls of this classroom and put in 2 doors. Please order your beautiful jewelry today, if you can, or make a donation to this worthy project.
Students at Life Builders Young Men’s Ministries need shoes and books. I was very happy to finally see this project in Central Village, near Spanish Town. They are preparing for summer camp again this year, which is extremely popular and loved by all who attend. Please read the background for more information. The homework center provides counseling, educational seminars and tutoring for exams. I was happy to present a used Laptop computer to aid in teaching. They desperately need a projector for their educational seminars
A student preparing for exams. Another need is for gently used shoes – black and brown school shoes and sneakers. Some of the students at the center don’t want to go to school because they don’t have school shoes. Sizes for 8 year olds on up to adult are needed. If you have shoes in closets that could make a child happy to go to school, please consider donating them. (Address below)
The director of this project is a hard-working and dedicated man, Christopher Pierre. He currently teaches at the School for the Blind in Kingston, but has a broad background that makes him invaluable to the program. He built the dry erase boards used for education and seminars. Electrical work is another of his many talents.
Wish Lists Items can be carried to Jamaica for “in person” delivery, or shipped to:
Young Men’s Ministries, Central Village School shoes, sneakers, sandals for ages 8-adult Little London High School Fabric for the sewing class - to make receiving blankets to be distributed to hospitals.
(Blankets for drying the baby are an important step of Neonatal Resuscitation to
prevent temperature loss) Mt. Airy All Age School School supplies: (Items not on list are appreciated as well)
The needs remain great for our projects in Jamaica. Your past support is appreciated, and I hope you can continue to help in any way you can. Please help now! Please call or email if you have any questions about our projects and how you can help.
Marcia Burke, Director |
TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
