Clinica de Esperanza-Clinic of Hope

This young man, Christian at age 17, has been in the hospital for 9 months. He developed osteomyelitis in the large bone of his leg. This means his bone is infected.  Because of the healthcare system he was not able to recieve top notch antibiotics so he did not heal. It took 9 months for him to get to the top of the list and receive the surgery he needed.  Because he is from a single parent household he is on his own for the most part in the hospital. The day we met him he was on his way to surgery to scrape out the infected bone. No one was with him to face this monumental life changing surgery. We had the priveledge of entertaining him until the stretcher arrived. 

He was in sugery for most of the day and we are hopeful he will now finish the healing process. If this is not successful we are will use funds to get him the help he requires. 

Last week, I was able to see him again, he seems to be making remarkable progress. He is positive in the worst situation and seems to be pivotal to encouraging the younger children in the ward. 

We connected on a whole new level as he believed he would never walk again. I was able to tell him that I had the same diagnosis and was told the same thing. I danced around his bed as I told him and a smile lit up his face. 

Thank you for your help with people that have no hope, it is truly remarkable. 

In gratitude, 

Gayle Savage Davidson

ARNP/Phd

We have been meeting with the psychology department at the National University. This week the students and instructor came to the clinic and had a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the beginning of a great  relationship and service to the Santa Ana children. 

Impoverished children face many challenges that are very difficult to overcome. Hunger, abuse, and pressure from gang members in the local area and schools. 

The students that will working during their internships met with the mayor and went to all the schools in the area to find children that needed counseling. They discussed troubled children with the teachers to get an idea of problem areas. The students also raised all the money needed to set up their office in the clinic. They are very motivated. The program will be supervised by the instructor at the University. 

We are very excited to have this service available at the Clinic on a full time basis and hope for a long and fruitful relationship. 

Thank you for working together with us to help these children find a positive future. 

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