This is “Cyvadier,” written by mandolin player Jeff Ripperda – who also a FOTCOH volunteer – and recorded by Nine88. Jeff wrote this song while sitting in the front yard of the FOTCOH clinic! https://www.facebook.com/councilnine88/videos/1735426323384540/
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A small crutch brings a big smile
One of our January 2018 Medical Team volunteers, Julie DuBois, share with us a sweet story about a child that came to the clinic to receive care. Julie writes: “This young man brought us so much joy today. He has a congenital anomaly with a shortened right leg with a twisted foot. He walked to […]
Helping an abandoned baby
The FOTCOH clinic not only cares for patients acutely, but it also serves the patients throughout their struggles with hypertension, diabetes, asthma, among other things. The medical volunteers working at the clinic in Haiti also do well-child checks for newborns through toddlers – sometimes, these children have been abandoned by their mothers and are being […]
Getting Kids Healthy
The January 2018 Medical Team is at the clinic treating patients for the next two weeks, and we are receiving stories and pictures throughout the day back in the U.S. as they work hard to bring healthcare and hope to the Haitian people. Our Medika Mamba Program at work Today, we heard from long-time volunteer […]
Providing Care and Compassion
I am an emergency physician and had the opportunity to volunteer with FOTCOH during my residency. When we had some time off while we moved from California to Texas, I thought it would be a great time to volunteer again. My wife surprised me by immediately volunteering to go as well. I sent off the […]
A New Perspective
It’s funny how you can look out one window at the clinic and be overwhelmed by the stunning scenery…the sapphire blue ocean, the majestic palm trees and almond trees, the clear blue sky. Then you look out another window upon the dozens of poverty-stricken people lined up, desperate for help…whether it be for their high […]
It’s Easy to Love a Child
It’s easy to love a child. They are vulnerable. They’re small, often helpless, and totally dependent on others for survival. It’s written in our DNA to help and love children. This instinct transcends time, place and culture. It’s easy to love the children of Haiti. Each day here at FOTCOH, I see many children–some doing […]
Maria’s First Clinic
Today is my second day in Haiti. I’m a first timer here so it is very nice to see how many people have been committed to this medical mission for so long. I have done medical missions before but this is my first time volunteering at a place that has continuity. As someone who wants […]
The House of Life: The Story of Dick and Barb Hammond
Read the remarkable story of the founders of FOTCOH! Order your copy today! www.shelleybriggscallahan.comÂ
A Bond That I Will Never Forget
What an amazing experience this trip has been. I am so proud to be a part of FOTCOH and on this team. It blows my mind how many people that the volunteers help each day. I have taken so many things for granted before this trip. It is truly eye opening. Sunday night many volunteers went […]