To save the lives of children from the third world with congenital heart defects who do not have the means to receive the treatment that they need. Learn More
Many of you might have seen Woodley when the Israel rescue team returned from Haiti last week. He is just one many children in dire need of help. Inspired by Valentine's Day we have dedicated the month of February to raising $100,000 to save the lives of 10 more children. The doctors are doing their part. Now it's your tu… Read More
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Save a Childs Heart Foundation US, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
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Help reach our goal for our first international Valentine's Day Campaign: Give a Heart- Save a Life: http://www.give2gether.com/projects/S...
January 30, 2010 Saturday
Morning
- It was a quiet morning, the children played games and enjoyed the sunshine
Afternoon
- Amelia went to the hospital for pre-surgery prep, but this morning
her surgery was cancelled and rescheduled for a later date
January 31, 2010 Sunday
Morning
- Two new children arrived very late last night (or really early
morning)! We now have Brian from Uganda who is 18 years old and Samson
who is 17 years old and from Rwanda.
- They spent the day in the hospital, doing all necessary initial testing
- Our Australian volunteers came to help out and visit the children at
the hospital on such a busy day
Afternoon
- The children made shiny binoculars with our afternoon volunteers
- A group of students came to help out and entertain the children
January 29, 2010 Friday
Morning
- Mara and Mama Mara left to meet their husband in Israel. In a few
days, they will come say their goodbyes and travel home to Romania!
- Woodley went to the hospital for a few welcoming exams
- Simone accompanied Amelia, Azmena, Kairat, Epifania, and their
mothers to an amazing show and hockey game with the American School in
Israel
Afternoon
- Amelia went to the hospital for pre-surgery blood tests
- The children met a group of Brazilian Israeli’s and watched awesome
movies in Portuguese
January 27, 2010
Morning
- We made and decorated beautiful hats with the children
- Encelmo went to the hospital because he was not feeling well, but he
will be joining us again tomorrow!
- Rossana’s surgery went great! She will be in the hospital recovering
for a bit, but the volunteers will be coming often to keep her
smiling.
Afternoon
- It was quite a windy day, so we made kites to play with indoors!
- Our Australian volunteers helped with the kites, and then went to
visit the six children at the hospital
- Dalus was still at the hospital with Encelmo, and both were greatly
missed today
Last night we made kites with the children to play with since it was very windy here in Israel. They got to decorate them how ever they wanted and fly them as well. We had new Australian volunteers who not only went to the house and played with the children but visited the 6 children in the hopsital.
Hey! I am Sara and I am a volunteer/intern here in the Children's House in Azor I will be updating over the next couple of months with the latest in the house
Right now in the house we have 11 children and 6 mothers
Mara Age 1 from Romania
Ajajee Age 9 1/2 from The Gambia
Kinsley Age 3 from Ghana
Khariat Age 6 from Zanzibar
Azmina Age 3 from Zanzibar
Anslomo Age 12 from Angola
Edmar Age 5 from Angola
Lilliana Age 1 from Angola
Efifania Age 5 from Angola
Amelia Age 5 from Angola
Rosanna Age 12 from Angola
We are also welcoming our 2 new Brazilian live in volunteers, Simone and Dalus
We made edible snacks with our volunteers from Sackler Medical School and made musical instruments and had a dance party.
This morning, we are creating sailor hats and having the children decorate them with their imagination
ADV FISHER STEWART about 1 month ago
Donated $100.
Saving a heart in the nick of time
By Cnaan Liphshiz
Heart http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1...
A dramatic race against time involving a sick Ethiopian boy and an international team of volunteers ended in success earlier this month, when Israel-based doctors fully repaired the boy's failing heart. "We're used to dramatic cases, but this one is unusual even by our standards," said Tamar Shapira, the international relations coordinator for Save a Child's Heart - the local nonprofit which saved the life of nine-year-old Tamru Dmase.
Is Excited for the Launch of Save A Child's Heart @ York, Tomorrow, 11am-Noon inside Hillel!
February 3rd, 2010, Wednesday
Morning
- Our Liberian child Clarence (5 years old) arrived. He speaks English!
- Epifanya and Woodley are receiving catheterization today and Rossana
is staying overnight. They will be back tomorrow!
- The kids did some crafts inside to bring sunshine to the gloomy day.
Afternoon
- Our Australian volunteers joined us for one of the most exciting
afternoons we have had in a while! The house is currently very full of
new children and mommies!