EXCITING!

I just received fabulous news!

My application for financial assistance from the Devon Lions Club was granted - and they APPROVED my request for $500!! WOW! I am so thankful for their generous contribution.

And guess what?!
That leaves only $200 to fundraise - I can't believe it! To help me reach my goal, you can donate online at https://camta.com/ OR in person.

I am unbelievably blessed. Thank-you everyone!

Danielle

ONLINE DONATIONS!

Online donations are now up and running! Head on over to: https://camta.com/ to contribute. Please specify my name in the "Comments" section to contribute to my fundraising efforts. The goal is in site!

Thanks everyone!

Danielle

The meeting.

A few weeks ago, we had our first Annual General Meeting as a group. It was great!! I was thrilled to meet the other members of my team and begin to build connections.

The meeting was well run and addressed a lot of formalities and logistics. But the underlying message was apparent: everyone was buzzing with anticipation for the 2012 trip!! Most of team had gone to Quito in years prior, and offered only rave reviews about this experience. Their excitement was certainly contagious - now it feels real, and I can barely wait!!

I am still working on fundraising, so please keep the contributions coming. I have reached out to our Lions Club for assistance, and am still waiting to hear back. I may also be running a raffle/draw of some kind, so stay tuned for more details!

2.5 months to go!!

Cheers,
Danielle

Only $1,000 to go!!

WOW. Only  $1,000 before I hit my goal! I know it's not pocket-change, but it is still very possible. Look at what has come in so far!

Keep it coming!

I am off to my first CAMTA meeting tomorrow evening, so then I will FINALLY have some more concrete details to share. Can't wait!

Have a good day,
Danielle

THANK-YOU!

I want to send a shout-out to all of those who have donated to my cause: THANK YOU! Donations have come from so many sources, I am astounded at the generosity of my family, friends, and community. This could not be possible without you.

I have meet my 1/2 way mark already, and I am looking forward to the next couple of months. Thank-you for your financial support and continued encouragement.

The general meeting will be taking place later this month, and at that time I'll be given more concrete details. For now, I am focusing on fundraising and spreading the CAMTA word!

I'll be updating again soon.

Thanks again,

Danielle

Local coverage!

A big shout-out to the Devon Dispatch for running an article on my Quito mission. Thank-you for the exposure and support!

Take a read at: Local Nursing Student Looking for Support for Medical Mission

Cheers,
Danielle

About Quito & CAMTA

Thanks for stopping by!

As you are probably aware, I will be off to Quito in the new year. Here's some more information to get you caught-up:

CAMTA - Canadian Association of Medical Teams Abroad - has been traveling to Ecuador for the past 11 years. Each year, a team of pediatric and adult orthopedic surgeons, anesthetists, physiotherapists, OR and ward nurses, residents, nursing and medical students, lay people, and translators volunteer their time and skill at the Un Canto a La Vida Hospital in Quito. For 10 days, the team works non-stop to perform total joint replacements on the adult population, and to correct club feet and hip dislocations in the pediatric population. During the mission, at least 80 surgeries will be performed.

There is only 1 nursing student position on each team -  I am very fortunate to have been chosen to join CAMTA, and feel very honored to be part of the mission. My role will be to work directly with the patients as they prepare and recover from surgery, as well as helping out wherever necessary.

What is perhaps the most amazing feature of this mission is that every citizen undergoing surgery does not have to pay a single penny. In Quito, the cost of a replacement surgery is equivalent to an entire year's worth of earnings. This is where you come in: your contribution aids the team in countless ways. It can make a very real difference in someone's life. More specifically, the difference between being mobile and able to work - or not. The difference between being able to play in the playground - or not.

Every individual needs to meet a fundraising goal of $2,500. The money raised goes towards traveling, accommodations, and transporting medical equipment. Your contribution would be greatly appreciated!

Donations can be made in two ways.
1) Addressed and payable to CAMTA
Please specify that you are supporting my individual fundraising efforts!
Canadian Association of Medical Teams Abroad
103 Laurier Drive
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T5R 5P6

2) Personally addressed, but payable to CAMTA
19 Pipestone Drive
Devon, Alberta, Canada
T9G 1S3

Receipts issued for all donations over $10.00

Charitable Registration 87584 3518 RR0001
Canada Revenue Agency: www.cra-arc.gc.ca/charities

Thanks again,

Danielle