KIN Global and The Kellogg Venture Community Request Your Help with Haitian Earthquake Relief: Assisting Partners in Health
To: The KIN Global and KVC Communities
Re: Haitian Earthquake Relief Effort
Date: January 17, 2010
Dear Members of the KIN and KVC communities,
Like all of you we are deeply touched by the images we have seen of Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake. We also appreciate that as socially-minded leaders of business many of us are looking for ways to help in the recovery beyond simply donating money.
KIN and KVC have identified a small but highly effective aid agency in Haiti to support, Partners in Health. Lead by Dr. Paul Farmer, Partners in Health has been running a remarkable healthcare facility in Haiti for over twenty years. They are on the ground experts who are not only well suited to help save lives during the emergency, but will be important strategic partners to help Haiti recover and rebuild once the crisis is over. We are proud to know the entrepreneurs behind Partners In Health and can vouch for the quality of their mission and results.
Partners in Health is specifically looking for:
- Medical professionals, both doctors and nurses to volunteer.
- Large quantities of medical supplies: sutures, bandages, non-powdered sterile gloves, syringes, etc.
- Large quantities of new blankets and tents.
- Assistance with the transport (preferably via plane) of medical professionals and supplies.
If you or your organization can assist in the provision of these items or their transport to Haiti KVC and KIN will be glad to coordinate with Partners in Health to insure that the proper introductions are made. If more convenient, you may also visit their site and fill out the form: http://tinyurl.com/y9ys5km.
Of course, PIH would also appreciate monetary donations. To make a monetary donation to Partners in Health, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/yb889sl .
As always, we welcome any other innovative ideas that the community may have on how this support and rebuilding effort can be accelerated. Please feel free to contact any one of us with your questions or ideas.
Sincerely,
The KIN Global and KVC Leadership Teams
KVC and KIN Contacts:
David Schonthal dschonthal2009@kellogg.northwestern.edu
Ken Jones kjones2009@kellogg.northwestern.edu
Robert Wolcott r-wolcott@kellogg.northwestern.edu
Stephanie Wolcott sawolcott@mac.com
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