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Why should you give?
Many developing countries have a significantly lower life expectancy than those in the developed nations. The average life expectancy in many developing countries is 52 years, compared to ours which is about 75.6 years.
Why should you give?
Many countries and communities do not have simple resources that we have in excess (i.e., access to a doctor, eye glasses for poor eyesight, pencils, paper, books to read, clean water, electricity, a pair of decent shoes, a meal).
- Short Story #1 - A tourist to The Gambia gave a basic 8.5 x 11 composition book to a student at a elementary school that the visited. Upon receipt of the book the little girl “Thanked the donor so much and said that as soon as she got home she planned to cut the composition book into four parts so that she could share with her brother and sisters.”
- Short Story #2 – A vacationer to Malawi became so fond of a little boy that she passed on a daily basis that she decided to purchase a basic pair of shoes to cover the boy’s scarred and cut feet. The next day she saw the boy with no shoes, who told her that it was better for him to walk with no shoes, because the new shoes could be sold and used to purchase food, school supplies and other more priority family needs.
Why should you give?
Many of our “throw away” items could save lives. Our hospitals and labs have surplus and old medical, educational, and industrial equipment stored in warehouses throughout the state going unused or headed to the landfill. Consider the following:
- Simple lab equipment (i.e., microscopes, books) could be used in sub-Sahara Africa to teach children the mechanics and uses of a device that they have only seen on a chalkboard. The information and experience may inspire the next doctor or scientist.
- Resources and sanitary conditions in some hospitals and clinics are so bad or scrace that they have to reuse needles by boiling them, or reuse latex gloves prior to working on the next patient, or reuse stitches taken from one patient.
- A manual centrifuge could help a doctor with their analysis.
- A used pair or glasses or an old hearing aid could provide a patient with the gift of sight or hearing.
Why should you give?
We know that you can make a difference. We believe that our state, our community, and you can also make a significant difference and lasting impact to others that are within our capability to help.
- Every little bit helps
- One person's surplus and waste can be another persons hope & opportunity
- If you can not impact the world, then impact or help one person. That person may be able to impact the world.
- Giving is great
- YOU can make a difference!!
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