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I'm so Proud of My Twin Sister, who recently returned from Haiti

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Real Estate Agent with Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, Victoria BC Canada

My sister Becca recently returned from Haiti where she was a volunteer RN with the Canadian Medical Assistance Team (CMAT): 

http://www.canadianmedicalteams.org/main.asp

 

Working in the Tent Clinic in HaitiChildren of HaitiYoung Child in Haiti

 

Tent City Port au Prince, Haiti

 


Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp situated at the Petionville Country Club, near Port au Prince, Haiti. This camp houses 50,000 - 60,000 people displaced by the January 12 earthquake

 

My sister, along with 2 physicians and 4 nurses were there for 2 weeks as part of the CMAT organization. She said the experience has changed her forever. Some horrific stories, but some happy ones too. She commented that the children and adults really need shoes, especially now with the rainy season upon them.

CMAT, in collaboration with International Medical Assistance Team (IMAT) and the JP HRO (Jenkins Penn Haiti Relief Organization) have been working in the earthquake-affected region for just over 6 months now.

 

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Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty
4460 Chatterton Way, Victoria, BC Canada V8X 5J2

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Comments (10)

Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production

David, what a blessing.  Feature this post in the group  "Them, Them" as it's not about you, but all about them.....  Needless to say....great post.

Jul 13, 2010 05:10 PM
Carol West
Carol West Real Estate, LLC - Hillsboro, OR
Real Estate Agent, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Portland

Hi David,

What a great endeaver your sister took on. No wonder you are proud of her. Thanks for a great post.

 

Jul 13, 2010 05:12 PM
Richard Ruggaber
Metro Life Homes - Los Angeles, CA
California Real Estate - (818) 422-5035

David:  Thank You for sharing.  It is a friendly reminder that Haiti is still in need of a lot of help. 

I can see why you are so proud of your sister.  Keeping smiling and spreading good cheer!

Jul 13, 2010 05:17 PM
Robin Dampier REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker King - Hendersonville, NC
Hendersonville & Western NC Real Estate Source

What a blessing there are people like your sister and many others who are providing selfless assistance to the tragic situation in Haiti.  You have every reason to be very proud of Becca.  Sue of Robin and Sue

Jul 13, 2010 05:20 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

David,

What a wonderful sister you have...we recently met a gentleman who was on a brief leave from Haiti and was looking forward to getting back to the medical team.  They are doing great work, and continue to remind us of the goodness that is in all of us.

Jul 13, 2010 05:22 PM
Ralph Gorgoglione
Metro Life Homes - Palm Springs, CA
California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407

Very cool!

That's a true hero for you, and the stuff that a peaceful future is made of.

Jul 13, 2010 05:31 PM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

David,

What a wonderful caring lady.  I bet she is a joy to be around.   You should be very proud of her.

Jul 13, 2010 10:20 PM
David Stevens
Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, Victoria BC Canada - Victoria, BC
Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty

Larry, Carol, Richard, Robin & Sue, Ron & Alexandra, Ralph and Judi,

Thank you all for your comments.

Yes, the volunteers in Haiti (and all over the world) do a great job. My sister and her partner (a doctor) are hoping to go back again around Christmas time. The whole experience touched her in so many ways -  the people in the camps are resilient and very grateful for everything that is being done for them, but they still need a lot of help and medical supplies.

Larry - I didn't realise there was a "Them, Them" group, but will post it on there. Thank you.

 

Jul 14, 2010 03:24 AM
Barrie Clulow
My Time Is My Own - Uxbridge, ON

David - you can not participate in something like this without it changing your perspective on life for ever.

Aug 04, 2010 01:04 PM
David Stevens
Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, Victoria BC Canada - Victoria, BC
Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty

Hi Barrie,

Thanks for your comment. You're right, she said it certainly did change her perspective, especially with regard to all the material things we have here in North America. I don't think I could do what my sister did i.e. volunteering in a place like Haiti. But she has always had a big heart, and is a very caring and courageous person, and she's determined to go back to help there.

Aug 04, 2010 02:08 PM