Chloe Connolly

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helping those in need, especially children. Giving people accessibility to the basic medical needs

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Greater Piedmont Med/Dent/PH Brigades Aug 2013
  1. Affiliated Organization: Global Brigades USA
  2. Program: Medical Brigades
  3. Chapter: Medical Brigades at Elon University
End Date: Aug 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

Volunteers on the Medical and Dental Brigades will be working closely together to provide quality health initiatives to a community that otherwise has limited access to health care. Volunteers will spend three days in a community in order to optimize the amount of time patients are able to spend with the physicians and dentists. Each patient will receive a physician consultation, teeth cleaning and a fluoride treatment as well as have access to pap smears, prostate exams and restorative dental care as necessary. Volunteers will have the opportunity to take patient vitals, obtain patient history and current symptoms, shadow and assist licensed physicians and dentists, participate in preventative education, and fill prescriptions under a licensed pharmacist. Volunteers will become familiar with the prevalent health issues in their community and learn about how to prevent and treat those illnesses. These brigades provide each volunteer with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on a specific community while gaining real life experience in the field of international medicine and dentistry.

Public Health volunteers spend 7 days in Honduras, improving basic home infrastructure and providing health education to help reduce the incidences of life-threatening, but preventable, diseases in a rural community. With an understanding of the holistic model that focuses on education, community health sustainability and infrastructural development, volunteers first receive a comprehensive introduction to the country's public health challenges and the Public Health program's ground-up solution. They will take a tour of the community Public Health is currently working in, introduce themselves to the beneficiary families, and meet with the Basic Sanitation Committee (CSB). Then, working side-by-side with community members and local masons, volunteers construct five infrastructure projects meant to improve the health of the home and surrounding environment: eco-stoves, latrines, pilas (water storage units), showers and concrete floors. Additionally, as a key component of the program, Public Health volunteers collaborate with the Basic Sanitation Committee and local teachers to help provide community-wide education workshops and training, proliferating sanitation and hygiene practices and empowering families with both the knowledge and tools to live healthier lives.

The individuals that will be participating in the Med/Dental Brigade (8/7-8/11) and Public Health Brigade (8/12-8/15) will fundraise $930 for the program contribution, plus an additional $100 for medications.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Chloe Connolly donated $75

Aug 01, 2013 03:21 PM

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $-1,543

Saying "Transfer to medication contribution"

Jul 09, 2013 03:40 PM

stacy cohen donated $50

Saying "Chloe, looks like a great opportunity to help the people in Honduras. Wishing you a good trip & safe travels."

May 01, 2013 06:57 AM

Chloe Connolly donated $650

Saying "Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Gardepe, Mr. & Mrs. Franco, Mom & Popi, Glen Reda, Mr. & Mrs. Urba, Granny Poppy, Mr. & Mrs. Bosland, Mr. & Mrs. McMurrer, Mr. & Mrs. Kelly, Mr. & Mrs. Gillen, Mr. & Mrs. Cooper, and Mr. & Mrs. Zechmeister"

Apr 26, 2013 01:52 PM

Alan Kurtin donated $250

Apr 17, 2013 06:25 AM

Alan Kurtin donated $250

Apr 17, 2013 06:10 AM

Matthew Rodriguez donated $30

Apr 03, 2013 01:37 AM

Joyce Kobylarz donated $25

Mar 27, 2013 10:12 AM

Linda Kotmel donated $50

Saying "Good work, Chloe! Have fun!"

Mar 22, 2013 05:21 PM

Liz Schecter donated $50

Saying "I admire your commitment. Stay safe.
Liz Schecter"

Mar 20, 2013 05:37 AM

david picot donated $25

Mar 16, 2013 10:04 AM

Kathleen Thomas donated $50

Mar 15, 2013 07:08 AM

Janet Silvestri donated $25

Mar 10, 2013 01:17 PM

Roseann Primerano Tegrar donated $50

Saying "Chloe-it is so wonderful that you are doing this type of volunteer work to make a difference in the world. Good luck on your trip this summer. "

Mar 04, 2013 05:33 PM

Katie Mozer donated $100

Saying "Enjoy the trip Chloe! Be safe and have fun while you make a difference in the lives of young children. Take care, katie mozer"

Mar 04, 2013 04:22 PM

Shari Rosenberg donated $25

Mar 02, 2013 11:44 AM

Cathy Chester donated $20

Saying "Great and important efforts. Good luck, Chloe! Mr. and Mrs. Chester"

Mar 02, 2013 10:02 AM

Ann Wultich donated $50

Saying "I hope you have a wonderful trip!
- Ann W."

Feb 28, 2013 11:36 AM

Karen Verblaauw donated $500

Saying "Good luck Chloe"

Feb 28, 2013 08:11 AM

Jacqueline Sanczyk donated $50

Saying "Great work. Chloe!!!"

Feb 27, 2013 12:34 PM

Kathleen Donovan donated $25

Saying "Have a safe trip ~ Love Mrs. Green, Matthew and Sarah"

Feb 27, 2013 12:25 PM

Alice Johnson donated $25

Feb 25, 2013 12:55 PM

Tamara Kichar-Barry donated $25

Saying "Good Luck! Tammy"

Feb 25, 2013 09:22 AM

david torchia donated $50

Feb 23, 2013 05:21 AM

Laura Larson donated $25

Feb 21, 2013 05:32 PM

Lieve Adriaens donated $50

Feb 19, 2013 07:00 PM

Annmarie Scorzo donated $25

Feb 17, 2013 07:09 PM

Lilllian Main donated $100

Saying "Hi Chloe!
Good luck, enjoy and be safe!
Love you lots!!
Mrs.Lillie C Main"

Feb 16, 2013 08:41 AM

Amie Colwell Breslow donated $25

Saying "Good luck from a friend of your Aunt Renee's (Amie Colwell Breslow and Family) "

Feb 15, 2013 10:44 AM

Alexander Friend donated $25

Saying "Thank you for making a difference!"

Feb 15, 2013 09:51 AM

Sarah Stamboulie donated $100

Saying "Good luck Chloe! (I'm a friend of your Aunt Renee's)
"

Feb 13, 2013 09:41 PM

michael connolly donated $100

Saying "Good luck Chloe. Your commitment is encouraging. Cant wait to hear of your trip."

Feb 13, 2013 09:15 PM

Michael Dolce donated $25

Feb 13, 2013 08:01 AM

Renee Natali donated $100

Feb 12, 2013 10:08 PM

Chloe Connolly donated $250

Dec 22, 2012 11:02 PM
94% Complete (success)
$1,732.00

of $1,830.00

in donations needed to reach the Initiative Goal


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Thank you for your support!

76% Complete (success)
23

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volunteers needed to reach the Initiative Goal