Not as a means of fundraising, but rather as an effort to raise awareness, I am writing this (apologetically long) posting about one of many families being helped by Dominican Crossroads, USA, the non-profit run by ?Dr. Bob,? known by most as the North Coast vet by Coastal.
About a month ago, we began assisting a Haitian refugee mother and her mal-nourished, hydro-encephalic baby, Carlos Miguel. The baby was 6 months old and weighed 7 pounds. When he came to us, he was covered with fungus and had cradle cap.
We took the mother and baby to Cabarete Medical Center, where we were told the baby needed a shunt in order to survive. However, before the operation could be done, he needed to be healthy and nourished.
For the next month, Dr. Garcia, the pediatrician from CMC, worked with the mother, teaching proper nutrition and hygiene. Dominican Crossroads provided housing for the mother and baby and necessary food, diapers, and medications.
Two weeks ago, a renown doctor from Belgium volunteered her services to perform the operation.
The hospital continued follow up treatment and consults, while Dominican Crossroads paid for the services and support.
Within one month, Carlos Miguel gained 5 pounds. After much care, he was ready to return with his mother to their home in Montellano. His two sisters were there waiting with friends.
This week, we received the news that during the time Carlos and his mother have been in our care tending to Carlos? medical needs, his mother lost her house. Although ready to return home, now, there is no home to return to. Her rent was 1000 pesos a month.
Such are the struggles of the poorest of poor. For those of you who do not know, Dr. Bob runs a clinic two times a week from his veterinarian office. A Haitian doctor does the consults.
This is only one case of the 60 or so we deal with each week. Tomorrow, I am taking one of his patients, an HIV positive women, to Puerto Plata for a blood transfusion.
If you use Dr. Bob?s services for your pets, please next time you go, say thank you for the work he does. If you find it within your heart to offer volunteer services or donations, know that Dr. Bob has no one receiving pay from his non-profit. Only volunteer hours and donations make miracles happen.
And miracle makers are in short supply.
Lindsey
About a month ago, we began assisting a Haitian refugee mother and her mal-nourished, hydro-encephalic baby, Carlos Miguel. The baby was 6 months old and weighed 7 pounds. When he came to us, he was covered with fungus and had cradle cap.
We took the mother and baby to Cabarete Medical Center, where we were told the baby needed a shunt in order to survive. However, before the operation could be done, he needed to be healthy and nourished.
For the next month, Dr. Garcia, the pediatrician from CMC, worked with the mother, teaching proper nutrition and hygiene. Dominican Crossroads provided housing for the mother and baby and necessary food, diapers, and medications.
Two weeks ago, a renown doctor from Belgium volunteered her services to perform the operation.
The hospital continued follow up treatment and consults, while Dominican Crossroads paid for the services and support.
Within one month, Carlos Miguel gained 5 pounds. After much care, he was ready to return with his mother to their home in Montellano. His two sisters were there waiting with friends.
This week, we received the news that during the time Carlos and his mother have been in our care tending to Carlos? medical needs, his mother lost her house. Although ready to return home, now, there is no home to return to. Her rent was 1000 pesos a month.
Such are the struggles of the poorest of poor. For those of you who do not know, Dr. Bob runs a clinic two times a week from his veterinarian office. A Haitian doctor does the consults.
This is only one case of the 60 or so we deal with each week. Tomorrow, I am taking one of his patients, an HIV positive women, to Puerto Plata for a blood transfusion.
If you use Dr. Bob?s services for your pets, please next time you go, say thank you for the work he does. If you find it within your heart to offer volunteer services or donations, know that Dr. Bob has no one receiving pay from his non-profit. Only volunteer hours and donations make miracles happen.
And miracle makers are in short supply.
Lindsey
