Trip To Haiti

Dear Friends and Family,

As my twenty-second birthday and Thanksgiving are approaching I look around and see all that I have to be thankful for; wonderful family and friends, a fantastic college education (almost a degree), and a more than comfortable life with an apartment and plenty of food to eat (even if I'm not the best cook). This thanksgiving I have the opportunity to go to Haiti and do more than simply be thankful for my wonderful life, I have the chance to celebrate by trying to help others and potentially improve their lives. I will be working on a research initiative with students from my University and a partner University in Haiti to develop sustainable agriculture projects in a rural area. In addition to this research opportunity I also have the ability to bring much needed relief supplies with me as checked luggage.

I am hoping to raise the funds to purchase:

1-School supplies for children (pens, pencils, erasers, notebooks)

2-Sports items (e.g. soccer balls)

3-Over the counter medicine (Advil, Tylenol)

4-Tents (for families who are still without shelter as a result of the earthquake)

For those of you who may have sent cards, money, or gifts for my birthday please considering sending a donation for the purchase of these items. Additionally, as you begin to think about all of the wonderful things in your life that you are grateful for please think about helping to provide basic necessitates to others have not been as fortunate.

Please feel free to send this note to anyone and everyone you think may be interested

Thanks in advenced for your support,

Rachel

To donate: email me at RaGeber@clarku.edu