While Carwyn has been busy in Mexico with Leon we have all been busy on site too. We have had a very exciting week.
It started on Monday by picking up Charles and Jeremy from Able Flight who came to visit the project until Thursday. Charles is the founder of Able Flight, which is an organization from the US that helps disabled adults learn to fly planes. Jeremy is one the disabled pilots and an ultimate ‘cool guy’. Read more »
Wow, what an incredible journey this has been.
In February 2010, just a short time after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, HHA took the brave step to open a spinal cord injuries unit for paralysed patients from the earthquake. Those early days were filled with so many emotions, and I remember them as if they were yesterday. Read more »
On Sunday, after all the excitement, we left our hotel at 5am to go and get Leon to take him for his first race. Staying at the hotel with me has been Albert and Thomas. Albert kindly came to Haiti about 4 weeks ago, thanks to the support of the Swiss Paraplegic Foundation to help develop handcycling and train Leon. He’s been an incredible role model for the patients at our rehabilitation centre, and its been a privilege to work with him. Read more »
Firstly, huge apologies for not blogging sooner. I know many of you have been eagerly awaiting news on Leons arrival to Mexico for the Parapan Games 2011. Since last Wedensday the journey here and the opening days have been long and overwhelming, with late nights and early mornings, and hardly any internet opportunities. As I’m a bit behind I’m going to do two blogs today and a news item. Hope you enjoy! Read more »
Well the past two weeks have been that of many highs and lows in Haiti. We have been blessed to have different teams and groups of people come and refresh us and teach us of God’s love. Read more »
Carwyn and Reninca have operated on the ground for the appeal since Dec ‘08. Carwyn, CEO/ Co-founder, and his wife Reninca, Trustee, write this blog about daily life in Haiti.
