United for Hope

July 27 to 31, 2015 was another successful Mission to Jamaica.  
Over 1500 individuals benefited  from our our services in the town of Ochi.  People are describing it as the best thing, an individual remarked that he liked it that everything was free & that he thanked God for bringing us to help his people, he went on to say that it was a longtime he hadn't come across people so kind, we left the people with positive feelings.  It was our Day Clinic on Tuesday July 28th at Ocho Rios Methodist Church that the Jamaica Observer Newspaper described in their news article as a "Health Fair with a Purpose that impacted an entire community".   That was an eventful day at the Methodist Church when we served over 600 happy people.    Thank You to our Mission partners the Rotary Club of Ocho Rios East for their continued dedication, hospitality & for hosting our daily meals.  Thumbs-up Rev. Henry and the friendly, dedicated church members of Ocho Rios Methodist for their unwavering support.  "One Love"  Broadbent's Vision of Ocho Rios for lending us Mr. Steve Allen & Mrs. Marjorie Palmer to conduct our Eye Clinic.  We worked together diligently as a team delivering aid & support to hundreds, thereby making significant life changes to many.   As the great missionary puts it: "If you can't help a hundred people you can at least help one". 

During the week of July 27 to 31, we also conducted Day Clinics at Epworth Baptist Church, Steer Town Health Center, Ebenzer Apostolic Church in Dillon Town Blackstonage and the new Exchange Health Center in Exchange district.  Our Services included  Dental & Eye Testing, Doctor Consultations & Treatments, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar & Prostate Screenings, Cancer Screenings & with the assistance of Ochi businessman Junior Haughton and his team from the Kiwanis Club we painted Exchange Basic School in Middle Street, Exchange & donated 50 Back Packs filled with School Supplies & Goodies to the students at the Basic School.   We donated 500 Pairs of Eyeglasses, Medicines, Medical, Hygiene and Personal Supplies such as Tooth Brushes, Toothpaste & Clothing to families & individuals in the communities and presented First-Aid Kits to the Clinic Sites we worked at.   Seventy five (75) Pap Smear specimens were collected and transported to the USA for processing through the voluntary efforts of our Mission partner Sentara Labs of Virginia USA & our Group Pathologist Dr. J. Winston, specimen results were reported via necessary protocols to the relevant Health Authorities in Jamaica.

Thanks to our Mission Team, who took time-off from their families and loved ones to travel with the group:  Dr. Janet Winston MD, Dr. Kris Kennedy OBGYN, Dr. Dwayne Hall (Chief Medical Officer of MoBay's Cornwall Regional Hosp)    Registered Nurses: Laundia Martin-Sharpe, Melinda Ovbiagele, Paul Gilchrist, Nerissa Shurtluff & Jameela Reed, Jennifer Chronicle, Arlene White-Viera.  Group Pharmacist Melissa Campbell,  Volunteer Photographer Tiffany Bloomfield.  Med Student Fredricka Campbell, Ghian Martin, Ralston Dixon, Richard & Latonia Lawrence, Jolia Broughton, Adrian & Juanita Samuels, Vicki Henderson, Aveion & Aegeda Hall, Amelia Gayle, Tishana & Jillian Raffington, Sandra Sewell, Barrington Grant, Bryan Henry, Coral Brown, Ann Martin, Steve Peynado, Pastor Bolt, Bishop Wilson, Pastor P. Bourne, Owen Gordon, Mark Henry of Sip'n Tour transportation & our driver Jermaine Johnson.  It was a pleasant surprise to have St. Ann MP Miss Lisa Hanna coordinate with our Team in Dillon Town.      

Thank you to our Sponsors & Donors:
Amelia Gayle & General Reinsurance of Conn., Sentara Labs of Virginia, Dr. & Mrs. Dinsdale Ford of Houston, Melinda Ovbiagele and her support team of Memorial Hospital SW Houston, Charles Raffington of Heavy Equipment & Diesel Repairs Inc., Tony Campbell, Nurse Gwen Malcolm, Pamela Washington, Vicki Henderson & the newly weds Mr. & Mrs. Aveion Hall who in lieu of Wedding Gifts asked their guests to donate to the Foundation's cause.  With your sponsorship & support we were able to conduct a successful Mission.  We were able to donate a variety of Medicines and much needed Supplies from a Wish List that was labeled "Urgent Needs" to over 1500 grateful and satisfied individuals.   

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Our Love & gratitude to the folks who help us make it happen:
Mrs. Blossom Thomas of Ocho Rios Dental Clinic, Ms. Angenice White and Mrs. Michelle Bass-Whyte of NEHRA, Miss Cornelia Campbell and Mrs. Timberlake of MOH Kingston & Mrs. Maverly Anderson- Customs Procurement Manager, thank you all for always being there with every call, every Mission date.  God's Blessings always....