Michelle's Skin Graft
Thanks for Your Help!
August 20: Michelle has had her surgery! Charles says: "I have just talked to the Doctor in charge and he says that the surgery was
successful. At the moment she is in her private room. She can eat and drink
well."
August 19: Michelle was admitted to hospital today. Her skin graft surgery is set for tomorrow morning.
August 17:
We are overwhelmed by your generosity...
In 3 short days, we surpassed our goal of $1,715!
Donations beyond what is needed for Michelle's recovery will go towards a much needed medical fund for the orphans of Mercy Centre. Thank you!
In May, Michelle, age 8, received an injection for a fever. The injection site became infected and resulting dead tissue was removed. She now has no skin from her upper thigh to her knee. Recovery is uncertain without a skin graft and the risk of re-infection is high.
One of our volunteers, Anouk, took care of Michelle while she was in Bumala. She shares Michelle's story with us. Read the story here...
Please visit back for updates on Michelle's progress. And should you be inspired by Michelle as we are, please spread the word.
To donate online via credit card, simply click on the "Donate Now" button below. Once on our CanadaHelps.org donation platform, select the fund designation named "Michelle's Skin Graft".
Many thanks! Every little bit helps...
In the Spotlight!
Local Edmontonian Runs for Kids in Kenya
Bill Johnson of Williams Engineering raises $2,060 by running 100km! Our sincerest thanks for Bill's initiative and the generosity of coworkers. We are truly inspired!
Learn more here...
Video by One Child's Village
Using footage from our last visit to Kenya, we created a short video featuring our collaboration with Mercy Children Centre in assisting children orphaned by HIV/AIDS. Due to the resounding interest, we have posted the video online.
View the video here...
Projects
The Kenya government has declared HIV/AIDS a national disaster. The rate of HIV infection has increased to 8.5% of the population in the past year. Life span for the average Kenyan is now 45 years, leaving over 1 million children orphaned by AIDS. We are currently working with Mercy Children's Centre, an organization that provides basic needs and education for children in the rural community of Bumala who have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS.
We are presently working towards:
Visit Our Projects Page! Learn more about our current and completed projects — from sewing machines to building schools. Find out how you can help! View projects here...
... expanding the school in the HIV/AIDS-stricken village of Bumala.
... providing school uniforms, books and other educational needs to orphans.
... developing a volunteer program.
... ensuring sustainability through income generation projects for the school.
... supporting the childrens' caretakers through our 'Head Start' program.
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Events
Yard Sale !
Thanks to all who attended the yard sale Saturday & Sunday (Sept 5th & 6th) at 7954–84th Avenue (Edmonton). We were able to raise over $1,000 thanks to your contributions!
OCV in Kenya
Todd Lorentz, Managing Director, was in Kenya September 8–30 to monitor new and ongoing projects with the Mercy Children's Centre. One focus was to co-create a volunteer program that meets the needs of the school and surrounding community. Follow Todd's travels!
Enter OCV's travel blog here...
What's New
August Newsletter
Our most recent newsletter features:
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Help with Health |
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$14,000 for Bumala Orphans |
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Volunteers in Kenya: Meet the Farns! |
Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter if you haven't already.
Read the newsletter here...
Interview with Todd Lorentz
Read the article published in Share International magazine featuring an interview with Managing Director Todd Lorentz of One Child's Village.
Read the article here...
Donating from the United States!
US residents wishing to support the orphans of Mercy Centre can now make tax-exempt donations through Friends of Mercy Children's Centre.
More on how to donate...
Be Part of the Village
Volunteer
We are always looking for support from volunteers. If you have extra time, talent, or ideas on how to help out, we would love to hear from you!
More on volunteering...
Donate
Maximizing financial support for the children is important to us. One Child's Village functions solely on the contributions of volunteers and none of the organization's members are remunerated for their efforts. We attempt to keep overhead costs to a bare minimum, ensuring that almost 100% of the contributions received go directly toward the Village's designated projects. View our projects page...and make a donation!
Be an informed donor. Visit Giving to Charity: Information for Donors by the Canada Revenue Agency.
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