Alexander Conezio

University of Pittsburgh

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Psychology, Spanish, Pre-Medicine

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Thank you for you interest in Global Medical Brigades!
The University of Pittsburgh Chapter of Global Medical Brigades is raising funds to purchase medications and medical supplies to bring to the mobile medical clinic in Honduras. There, our group will spend one week, May 5-11, 2012, organizing and running the clinic for one rural community. We are recruiting both passionate undergraduates as well as U.S. physicians and dentists as volunteers for the brigade.

Our group is responsible for collecting all of the medications that will be distributed by health care professionals and Pitt students to the residents of the community.

The second priority for our funds is to cover the program contribution of $750 for each student attending the brigade.

The breakdown of the $750 is as follows:
Brigade Logistics - $350
Program specific contributions - $100
Contributions to community programs, education, and student leadership - $104
*Program sustainability and perpetuation - $174
Credit card processing fee, insurance, legal fees, taxes - $30
Other - $25

*Between brigades, Global Medical Brigades' in-country teams maintain relationships with the communities to provide follow-up. In Honduras, our Community Health Worker program empowers local leaders to perpetuate a consistent level of health care.
Please see www.globalbrigades.org for more information on the brigade program and sustainability initiatives.

Please feel free to direct any questions or comments to pittgmb@gmail.com.
In addition, more information about Pitt GMB's activities throughout the year and the brigade in May will be posted on our website: http://www.pitt.edu/~sorc/gmb/

Thank you for your generosity. It is donors like you who help turn student initiative ideas into a reality! We look forward to working with you in the future.

More information:
Medical Brigade volunteers set up medical clinics in pre-identified communities to provide healthcare where access is limited. Each community receives a brigade every 3-4 months and between brigades the in-country team maintains relationships with the communities to provide follow-up and conducts community health worker trainings to empower local leaders to perpetuate a consistent level of healthcare.
Dental Brigade volunteers provide urgent and preventive dental services in communities with limited access to healthcare. Each of our community partners receives a brigade every 3 to 4 months where hundreds of patients are treated with fillings, cleanings and extractions, and are given dental hygiene workshops.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Keith A Greenup donated $20

Saying "Hope this is in time too help."

May 02, 2012 06:28 PM

Larry R. Leatherman donated $50

Apr 23, 2012 12:36 PM

MARK W HARRISON donated $25

Apr 22, 2012 01:03 PM

Gerald J Conezio MD donated $20

Apr 13, 2012 02:47 PM

Alexander Conezio donated $20

Apr 12, 2012 08:55 PM

Organization Admin donated $25

Saying "Check 17976, J Michael Cumberland 4620 Beau-Lac Lane, Metaire, LA 70002-1453
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Apr 12, 2012 08:26 PM

Timothy L Niven donated $50

Saying "I hope you all have the very best experience"

Apr 11, 2012 05:51 PM

Gerald J Conezio MD donated $15

Apr 04, 2012 02:34 PM

Teresa P. Parke donated $150

Saying "Alex, You won't remember us; however, Bob and I went to medical school with your dad. Your mom and dad must be very proud of you. Enjoy every minute of your experience in Honduras. Keep in touch and give a big hello to Gerry and Kathy for us. Bes"

Apr 02, 2012 07:08 PM

john strazzeri donated $10

Saying "Good Luck"

Apr 02, 2012 09:29 AM

Arun Puri donated $100

Saying "Good Work Alex. Heard about your cause from a mutual friend. "

Mar 28, 2012 12:38 PM

Leonor Rivera donated $25

Saying "You are in my thoughts and prayers."

Mar 27, 2012 07:22 PM

Sally A. Napolitano donated $200

Saying "What a great opportunity, Alex, and we can't think of a better person to do it! We will want to hear all about your experience when you get home. Go PITT. You will make a difference. The Napolitano Family"

Mar 27, 2012 06:19 AM

Arthur Woodward donated $25

Saying "Great work!"

Mar 26, 2012 06:52 PM

Gladys P Stein donated $60

Saying "From Ken Ainsworth and Mrs. Diamond"

Mar 25, 2012 09:38 AM

Jessica M Strauss donated $20

Mar 24, 2012 07:58 PM

Alexander Conezio donated $275

Mar 23, 2012 04:56 PM

Margaret M Delaney Chaides donated $100

Saying "It is such a blessing to see you and our young people think outside of themselves. Go Make a Difference. Be safe and I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Meg CHaides"

Mar 22, 2012 07:37 PM

Gladys P Stein donated $100

Saying "We are very proud of all the volunteers. Keep up the good work"

Mar 19, 2012 07:44 PM

Elizabeth Gowman donated $75

Saying "We're proud of the good work you do, Alex!"

Mar 18, 2012 08:07 PM

Alexander Conezio donated $250

Nov 28, 2011 07:52 PM

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