>> Dear Jeannell,
>>
>> Friends of Jamaica USA got a VERY generous check in the mail today -
>> $2,500!! I hear from Hal Harrison that you were instrumental in making
>> the fundraiser a huge success. I am so grateful for people like you
>> that care enough about the people of Jamaica to give of yourselves -
>> time and money - to help make their lives better.
>>
>> This money will be used, in part, to build a fence at Little London
>> High School. Local youths are a threat to the students' safety there.
>> Although the fence will not keep them away from the students
>> completely, it will definitely make things easier to control. This
>> donation of $1,500 will be matched dollar for dollar by another donor.
>>
>> Friends of Jamaica is also shipping medical supplies, including a
>> transport incubator for premature babies, to the hospital in Savanna
>> la
>> Mar. Their budget is so small that basic equipment to take care of
>> babies is in short supply, if available at all. Hal has specifically
>> asked that part of the money be used for shipping the supplies to
>> Florida, where Food for the Poor will ship them to Jamaica and clear
>> them through customs, at no cost to us. This is truly a blessing, as
>> donations for shipping are hard to get. These items can mean the
>> difference between life and death for many babies - especially
>> premature babies.
>>
>> There should be money left after those 2 BIG projects for additional
>> equipment for our other big project - teaching Neonatal Resuscitation
>> in conjunction with the Ministry of Health. It teaches doctors, nurses
>> and midwives what to do when a baby is born who is not breathing. This
>> class was not available in Jamaica before we began the project in
>> 2005.
>> Since then, we have certified over 150 people in neonatal
>> resuscitation. We currently need a more life-like mannequin upon which
>> the class participants learn their skills.
>>
>> Thank you again for your part in making these things happen. You all
>> epitomize our motto - "Together we will make a difference."
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Marcia Burke, Director
>> Friends of Jamaica USA
>> 6417 Commonwealth Dr.
>> Loves Park, IL  61111
>>
>> (815) 235-8619
>> Fax: (866) 354-6108
>>
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> Jeannell Charman, Salem Travel Bureau, 111 N Broadway, Salem, IL
> 62881 USA
> 618-548-6000
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