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Our fundraiser was held in Davenport, Iowa on October 9, 2010 was a huge success.  The tireless volunteers in Iowa, led by Liz McDermott presented everyone with an exciting evening.

The evening was dedicated to the memory of Archbishop Miot, a long time friend and supporter of ServeHAITI.  Bishop Miot was one of 200,000 Haitians killed in the devastating earthquake of January, 2010.

Special guests included Bishop LaFontant (Port-au-Prince), Dr. Leopold Bourgouin and Pere Reginald Joachim of Gran Bois. 

Dr. Charmaine Lewis (US Medical Director) presented Dr. Leo with a commemorative book in honor of his 10 year anniversary at the clinic.  The book included pictures and remembrances from the many delegates spanning those 10 years.  Photos included the very beginning of his career when the volunteers saw patients in the back of the church to the completion of the second floor of the clinic in February, 2009.

The artisan's market was a great success.  We are proud to say we were able to continue buying directly from the artists in Port-au-Prince.  We also purchased items from two galleries that had escaped the devastation of the earthquake.  These galleries also buy direct from the artists.

Thanks to everyone who helped to make the event such a success.

FUNDRAISERS:

Thank you to all who made the 10th Anniversary Celebration on November 5 a success!

"Men anpil, chay pa lou"
- Haitian Proverb
"Many hands make the load lighter"

Port-au-Prince Earthquake Information from ServeHAITI

TIMOTHY JOSEPH KANE  1950 - 2011

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Defining Dignity:The People of Haiti is a short 10 minute documentary film produced by Timothy Kane Productions. The film crew of David Briggs, Steve Henke, and Tim Kane traveled to the region of Grand-Bois in March 2008, donating their time and talent to this project. Tim Kane has a career in the film industry that spans more than 20 years and has taken him to more than 40 countries. He was recently quoted in the Quad - City Times newspaper (Davenport, Iowa) as saying "Having worked on film projects in places like Bangladesh, Sudan and Ethiopia, I figured I'd seen the worst the world ha s to offer. I was wrong. The degree of suffering and human tragedy in Haiti equals or surpasses any place in the world. And, sadly, it's in our own backyard." Funding for this production was made possible through a generous donation from the Bob & Rita Thompson Family. You may wish to watch the documentary here: Defining Dignity:The People of Haiti (requires QuickTime Movie Player to view)