Donation opportunity for Haitian surgery patient

Hello everyone,

I want to write to you on behalf of a local organization, Haitian Connection Network (HCN), that we met recently at a local library event that focused on Haiti.  Their executive director, Kristen Hertzog, is working with Angel Missions Haiti (Vanessa's organization) to try to bring a Haitian man named Daniel to the US for surgical removal of a bone tumor from his jaw (adamantinoma).  Daniel met with Kristen July 2010 and is a student at HCN in Haiti. He is earning his international equivalency AA degree in Computer Science with University of the People. He is a reserved and quiet young man, VP of his YoGroup at his local church. He has been struggling with these tumors since 1997. 

As his tumor has grown he has also had his share of social hardships because of it. People hurl insults at him in the streets and he has handled it with a quiet dignity and grace. At 30 years old, he is excited about the future of being gainfully employed in his field and eventually getting married to a strong Christian woman. 

Angel Missions has arranged for the surgery to be performed at Jefferson Hospital in Philly, and they have a host family all set up.   At this point the need is for air transportation and passport/visa expenses.  

If you are interested in helping with this we believe there are a couple of options:

• Donations are gratefully received online now at: Haitianconnectionnetwork.org. Click Get Involved/Financial! You may choose automatic one time or monthly deductions online to help defray some of the expenses associated with the time and expertise needed to make this dream for Daniel become a reality.
• Donations of frequent flyer miles (e.g. American Airlines, Delta) to help defray the costs.   While you are not able to deduct the gift from your taxes, it is a good way to make a difference.

For further questions please contact Kristen Hertzog at kristen@haitianconnectionnetwork.org.

Thanks,

Ben

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