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Patient numbers at Petit Trou Community Hospital & Health Center have increased significantly since its opening, as much as 140%!
AND …Announcing Evening for Haiti Online on June 2!
Last Monday, Feb 17th, we gathered in Petit Trou to celebrate the opening of the Petit Trou Community Health Center.
I'm on the way to Petit Trou, our partner community of 36 years, because on Monday, February 17, 2025, we'll celebrate the opening of the community hospital we've built together. This hospital replaces the facility that was irreparably damaged in the August 14, 2021 earthquake.
Place a candle in the center of a well-lit room. Now place that same candle inside a large, dark space. Same candle, same flame, but the candle's impact is greater when surrounded by the darkness.
An old friend called me on Christmas Eve. We shared updates on our families, laughed about the pains of getting older, confirmed our stubborn and continuing hope for the New York Knicks. Near the end of the call he asked about our work in Haiti.
We’re thrilled to announce that a generous donor has stepped up to offer a $75,000 match for all gifts from now to the end of the year!
The title of this blog post is in no way intended to minimize the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Port-au-Prince. It is heartbreaking, tragic, and sad beyond words.
Earlier this month I traveled to Petit Trou to visit our partners and hear updates from local leaders. I always leave Petit Trou feeling grateful for the chance to participate in this work, and this trip was no exception.