Global Medical Brigades Ghana 2014
Fundraising campaign by
Lisa Rooke
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CA$1,210.00raised of CA$1,500.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Campaign Story
Hi everyone! On May 5th, myself along with 50 other volunteers are travelling to Ghana, Africa through an organization called Global Medical Brigades. We will take part in a 10 day brigade which includes 4 clinic days, door-to-door visits, and a public health day. During this time each volunteer is given the opportunity to shadow licensed doctors in medical consultations and assist in a pharmacy under the direction of licensed pharmacists. More specifically, we work closely with the Ministry of Health and the Health Insurance Program in the Mfantseman District that has a doctor to patient ratio of 1 : 48,029. The main health concerns within the communities include malaria, waterborne illnesses, hypertension, and upper respiratory tract infections. I am so thankful and fortunate that I have the opportunity to take part in this eye opening and life-changing experience. The trip is going to cost $2500 per volunteer and being a student I hope to fundraise a portion of this cost.
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Organizer
- Lisa Rooke
- Kingston, CA
Donors
- Brock Powell
- Donated on Apr 23, 2014
- All Risks Insurance Matt Dubblestein
- Donated on Mar 31, 2014
Have fun Lisa! Me, Shelley, Ella and Sophie are excited for you. This will be the trip of a lifetime!
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Donors & Comments
- Mary Ellen Fetterly
- Donated on Apr 27, 2014
Best of luck on your journey Lisa! Thanks for giving back!!
- Brock Powell
- Donated on Apr 23, 2014
- All Risks Insurance Matt Dubblestein
- Donated on Mar 31, 2014
Have fun Lisa! Me, Shelley, Ella and Sophie are excited for you. This will be the trip of a lifetime!
- Laura Wilkins
- Donated on Mar 30, 2014
Have a wonderful experience. Should be amazing. Take Care and can't wait to hear all about it at the cottage this summer Love Rob and Laura
- Chelsea Sheldrick
- Donated on Mar 27, 2014
Good for you!!! Enjoy :)
- The Simone Family
- Donated on Mar 27, 2014
Enjoy the going Lisa!
- Russ and Dottie Wunker
- Donated on Mar 27, 2014
- Alison
- Donated on Mar 26, 2014
- John Grant
- Donated on Mar 26, 2014
Best wishes Lisa for a safe and amazing life experience!! Love, Uncle John
- ngreene
- Donated on Mar 26, 2014
It sounds like a great opportunity, Lisa! from Nancy, a friend of your Mom's.
Best of luck on your journey Lisa! Thanks for giving back!!