By Carwyn Hill | CEO
It's not every day a Downton Abbey star visits Haiti, but last month we were privileged to welcome our patron, Laura Carmichael, who plays Lady Edith, to HHA's hospital in Haiti.
She had a great time with the rehab patients, and even managed to sneak in a game of wheelchair basketball! The staff and patients were thrilled to see her, as Downton fever hit Haiti. Laura shared about her trip in the Sunday Mirror on her return, and spoke of the great need to continue supporting Haiti:
'Like many people, my first encounter with Haiti was seeing the desperate images of the earthquake in 2010. In recent years the country has fallen down the agenda as, inevitably, other news items come to the fore. Coming to Haiti has challenged me, that like many others I had moved on to quickly from Haiti and the devastating images we saw in 2010.'
Our Rehab unit started after the earthquake, which for many people like Laura, was their first encounter with Haiti. However, whilst the news has moved on, this rehab unit is still supporting many people with old and new spial cord injuries. Patients suffering from complete or partial paralysis, who without our help would often literally be left at home to die. The rehab unit also has an outpatient ward which cares for many children with disabilities. The majority of these children have been left disabled due to be being born at home without any medical support, and this is something Laura is passionate to fight against.
That's why, she recently launched our Christmas campaign - A Royal Birth, which is looking to give mothers and babies a safe birth this Christmas! Whilst it's a little different to the Rehab Unit you've supported, it's a critical part of the hospital and we'd love your involvement. Please take a few minutes to visit our special Christmas website which Laura launched in Haiti - www.aroyalbirth.org and find out how you can give mothers and babies a safe birth this Christmas. Your support can save lives!
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