Kristin Wheeler

SF Bay Area, CA

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April 2012 Samuel Merritt Medical Brigade Ghana
  1. Affiliated Organization: Global Brigades USA
  2. Program: Medical Brigades
  3. Chapter: Medical Brigades at Samuel Merritt University
End Date: May 02, 2012 09:59 PM
Volunteer Activity Message

Global Medical and Dental Brigades in Ghana work alongside each other on a 10-day long brigade in under-resourced communities around the central region of Ghana. Each medical and dental brigade incorporates a public health portion at the end of the 4 clinical days. The 10-day medical and public health brigade provides volunteers with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on communities while gaining hands-on experience in the field of international medicine. Prior to travel, volunteers collect medicines, recruit health professionals and fundraise. Once in Ghana, the team will visit one partner community to administer a 3-4 day-long clinic and conduct health workshops. During clinical days, community members are able to consult doctors and dentists, fill any necessary prescriptions, receive necessary dental care, and sit-in on health education lectures. At the end of the medical portion, volunteers then have a chance to build public health projects to address some of the environmental health issues. Public Health construction includes latrines, eco-stoves, and water filtration devices.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Kia Alexander donated $20

Saying "Good luck Kristin! This is great what you are doing, and I'm sure you guys are having a wonderful time!!

Kia"

Apr 21, 2012 09:16 PM

Organization Admin donated $-34

Saying "transfer to amanda ton"

Apr 06, 2012 02:45 PM

Kristina DeMoulin donated $100

Saying "Go and live! =) Cherish every moment, work hard, and have FUN!! Love ya and proud of ya sista. Keep it up. "

Mar 21, 2012 09:59 PM

Dylan Kiyomura donated $20

Saying "Kristin, seems like an amazing experience. Good luck and have fun!"

Mar 16, 2012 10:53 AM

Randy Wheeler donated $400

Saying "Kristin,
I'm so very proud of you. Having the passion and desire to volunteer to help those in need. You have a big heart! The nursing industry is Lucky to have a wonderful person like you.
Love,
Fajah"

Mar 09, 2012 04:22 PM

Laurel G Donkervoet donated $50

Saying "Way to go! We are proud of you!"

Mar 08, 2012 06:32 PM

Michael J Peterson donated $60

Saying "Good Luck Kristen! I am sure you will fall in love with Africa just as I have each time I have visited the continent. "

Mar 07, 2012 12:29 AM

Laura Cooper donated $15

Saying "you go girl!!! so proud of you. xxlaura"

Mar 06, 2012 09:47 PM

Vincent DOnofrio donated $30

Saying "Good luck Kristin! Sounds like it will be a great trip!

-Vince"

Mar 06, 2012 02:43 PM

Jessa Moon donated $25

Saying "I can't wait to hear about your experiences, Kdub!"

Mar 06, 2012 07:35 AM

Kristin R Wheeler donated $930

Mar 06, 2012 06:37 AM

Lisha N menne donated $20

Mar 06, 2012 05:00 AM

Gustave Radcliffe donated $20

Mar 06, 2012 04:04 AM

Joshua Bowen donated $20

Mar 06, 2012 03:59 AM

Sharon L Machado donated $500

Saying "We wish they had things like this when we were young. You are so lucky & they are so lucky to have you. Have a wonderful trip & be safe! Love, your grandparents, Shar & Papa"

Mar 02, 2012 09:29 AM

Anonymous donated $100

Saying "Very commendable - you have a heart of gold and will make an excellent nurse!"

Jan 25, 2012 07:58 AM

Mobile-User 518677368598989 donated $20

Saying "Good luck, be safe!"

Jan 22, 2012 12:08 PM

Kristin R Wheeler donated $250

Saying "Yay!!! So excited everyone!"

Nov 30, 2011 10:09 PM
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