post from DavidC. Had a great visit back to Biloxi, to celebrate the opening of the new Coastal family Health clinic, that so many HODR vols helped to make possible. While the funding for the facility came from the SSBG ( Social Srvices Block Grant) it's fair to say that the exposure Coastal got from the May 2006 Moss Point clinic opening, which dozens of vols contributed to, plus the sustaining work of the team that dealt with FEMA, IT issues, etc...all made this result possible. I was invited to speak, on behalf of all Hands On Folks, and recognized Nate Herrold, whose efforts were extraordinary, plus Kris Cyr, good friend Jack Blanks, and thanked the Coastal CEO, Joe Dawsey, for embracing our efforts. AND took the opportunity to name dozens of other volunteers who chipped in; yes I remembered you ALL!
Also got a chance to catch up with the REALLY LONG TERMERS, those HOUSA folks who are still helping out in Biloxi more than two years later. Amy, Jamie, Beau and Becca, Deubs, and others, who are living in Biloxi and carrying on great contributions.
Joined up with my "other family" to celebrate the holidays, and had a nice week with 15 family, including 6 grandchildren....
Will cycle down to Peru in January, then to back to Bangladesh in February.
To all the Hands On family, please have a wonderful holiday season, and thank you for being who you are!
David
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