Latest clinic news

This is a shot taken yesterday of the front of the new clinic.  To support this construction click on SOS FOR HAITI which you'll find on the left side of this blog or at our website: www.freethekids.org

Susan Midgett will once again swim the shark infested waters of San Francisco Bay from Alcatraz to shore.  This time, though, she'll be accompanied by her son.  Please consider supporting them with a pledge.  Thanks.

Susan's Success

From Susan Midgett's blog- SOS for Haiti

I am so happy to share the wonderful news on this Christmas Eve, that the $100,000 goal for the new and more adequate medical/dental clinic at Pwoje Espwa in Les Cayes, Haiti, has been reached!! This is the best Christmas present! The timing couldn't be better. Thanks be to God for His inspiration, guidance and blessing of this endeavor for His children in Haiti. And a very special thank you to all the many donors (over 500 since March, 2009, when my fundraising efforts began), who have helped make this possible.

It's not too late to help:

Please keep Pwoje Espwa and the clinic in your prayers as the design phase is completed, the construction phase is begun, and beyond. The 100K goal has been met, but as you can imagine, there will be many ongoing expenses associated with the clinic's operation so care will be able to be given to the people who need it so desperately. Your support, if you feel so led, will continue to be needed and will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

We here in Haiti are very grateful to Susan for her immense commitment that made the above possible. What a fantastic gift for our children and what an inspiration for the rest of us. Thank you, Susan. May God shower you and yours with His blessings.

Susan's swim

Susan Midgett did as she promised and swam the open waters from Alcatraz to the mainland.  She has raised just over $80,000 and needs your help to make it to her goal of $100,000 that will go to help build a medical-dental clinic for our children and poor neighbors.  We are very grateful to Susan and her family for this exemplary devotion.  See this article in her hometown paper:

http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/09/13/article/woman_swims_from_alcatraz_to_raise_money_for_orphanage_in_haiti

Susan's Swim

As I write this Susan Midgett is moments away from plunging into San Francisco Bay to swim from Alcatraz to shore.  Our thoughts and prayers are with her.  If you want to show your support, it's not too late-- make a donation for the new clinic via our website--www.freethekids.org.  Thanks very much for helping Susan reach her goal.

S-O-S for Haiti

Please click on the the lifesaver at right to read about Susan Midgett and what she hopes to accomplish this Saturday.  She needs our help to reach her goal in raising $100,000 towards the building of a new clinic that will serve the medical and dental needs of our kids and those of our neighbors.  Join us in praying for her safety and for her success. God bless you, Susan!

S.O.S. for Haiti

This is a photo of Susan Midgett, a young mom of two, from North Carolina. It was taken when she was here not too long ago. She heard about us via her husband who is active in the Gate City Rotary Club (Greensboro, N.C.) and eventually decided to come see for herself. Of the many things that struck her, the need for a better, expanded medical and dental clinic seemed most urgent. She has courageously volunteered to fundraise $100,000 to help that dream come true. How will she do this, you may ask. She will be swimming the open waters of the Pacific from San Francisco to the famous island of Alcatraz. Please check out her blog (there'll be a link up very shortly) and keep her in your prayers. Donations can easily be made through her blog via credit card. Best of luck to you, Susan, and thank you for doing this.