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| Carla, Contessa Wood, Dr Steve Embry in clinic with a new patient |
Perhaps the biggest change on this trip has been the involvement of a local Rotary Club Chapter. Until we were introduced to this wonderful group of women last spring, I really knew nothing about the Rotary Club or its mission. Founded in 1905, the Rotary Club was organized to bring business and professional leaders to together to support humanitarian projects in their local communities. (my apologies to our Rotarian readers, the mission is much more complicated and expansive). We were introduced to a relatively new chapter in Veracruz, The Saphire Chapter. Composed of women professionals and business owners, the chapter was looking for a new project when we met last fall. Good fortune for us! We were were looking for deeper connections to the community and apparently we looked like we needed help, so they warmly took us in and have transformed the way we see Veracruz. Things that have been difficult (phones, wi-fi, etc.) are now solved. They are bringing new patients, who might not otherwise get to us, for surgical evaluation. They are in the clinic and on the unit translating and interpreting. They have helped us navigate and understand our surroundings better. It has been a revelation. We are deeply grateful for their help and their enthusiasm.
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| Coquis meets us at the airport |
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