I work at Tanner Clinic as a medical assistant. Some medical assistants were able to go to the recent convention in Park City. I was unable to attend for various reasons. There was a speaker there everyone was talking about the next day. A doctor had gone to Haiti on a medical mission and was sharing his story. I cannot do his story justice as I was not there but I did get the basics of it. The doctor served and treated what and who he could. He had a picture slide show of all the kids. Some lived and some died. During this speach he talked about the mass spreading of diahrrea among the kids. They were sick and dehydrated. To make this situation worse they have no diapers for these babies. Most of us hate when we have to change a diaper of this sort let alone not have one at all. This is a hygenic problem. This doctor went on to say how these people would cut up lovely blankets and quilts to use as diapers. There is so much time spent in making some of those lovely blanket just for them to get cut up and used in another manner. This doctor pleaded with everyone that if we were to send anything or make anything to please make these poor kids diapers.



Some have offered disposable and I thought of those too, but then if they can't dispose of their dead and have massive piles of cement from fallen buildings, how are they supposed to dispose of the disposable diapers. Besides they are used once and they are done. This is only a temporary fix and could create a larger problem.



Again I wasn't even at this meeting but as I heard about it from several co-workers and I was shocked as a mother and a medical personal. I wanted to do something. So this is what I have done. I have found easy diaper instructions to follow and I am posting them for those that would like to help at home.



In June we Sent 67+ diapers. We will be needing the next batch by July 24th. Then another is scheduled for Oct 1st


You can contact me at BrittanyBG@live.com



Kits are Ready

So this week at the clinic was especially busy. Everyone had a hard time finding time to help. So this put us a little behind schedule. I Have alot of diapers cut out and we are working on the pads, once that is done we will be able to finish putting some kits together. I will have them ready by tomorrow. However due to getting behind I don't know how many I will be able to deliver to people. I am asking those who can come pick them up at the clinic to please do so, then I can deliver those that really can't. Right now I have 5 kits ready and I will have more tomorrow when I go back. I will be leaving them with the receptionist to be picked up tomorrow (saturday) by 5:00pm. You can call before to make sure they still have some at 801-773-4840. If you have any questions please e-mail me and there will be instructions. You will need to supply your own thread. Color doesn't matter.
Thank you for your help in making a difference. The response has really touched me and reminded me there are amazing thoughtful people that are willing to lend a hand when needed.

Brittany
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