By Tim Holmes | Fundraising Coordinator
Last month we received sad news that our 4x4 ambulance in Haiti had been involved in a terrible accident. On 5th March the ambulance was transporting one of our rehabilitation patients home, an elderly man who had suffered a bad stroke. Accompanied by our driver and a nurse, they set off to his home in a remote mountainous region, navigating some difficult terrain - made even worse than normal by heavy rain.
As they ascended one particular dirt track in the mountains, part of the road gave way sending the ambulance and occupants tumbling into a ravine beneath them. Whilst those involved were obviously shaken up, miraculously no-one was seriously injured.
Although the ambulance was recovered, the damage caused was severe and has put this critical resource out of action – in turn placing hundreds of lives at greater risk. The cost of these repairs is estimated at £4000.
Funding this kind of unplanned cost is very difficult so we've launched an urgent appeal to raise money to repair the ambulance. We are so greatful to GlobalGiving UK for helping our appeal by arranging a 50% match fund. This means than any donations made to our Maternity project page through Global Giving UK will be increased by 50% until the funds run out.*
Make a match funded donation today.
The ambulance is a critical resource in reducing maternal and infant mortality in the region. Our network of community health workers and birth attendants refer high risk mothers and infants to the hospital with the 4x4 ambulance often being the only way to get them help in time. It's so important we continue this vital service as soon as possible.
As a previous donor to our maternity and paediatric project I'm sure you have a heart for the mothers and babies who are risk while our ambulance is out of action. Please donate once more and help get our ambulance back on the road and saving lives again.
Thank you so much for your support.
*Please be aware that only donations made through globalgiving.co.uk are eligible for match funding and the total matching pot is limited to £5000. Visit our match fund page for more details and to make a donation.
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