March 23, 2010 – 11:29 pm
WHEN: April 16th & 24th at 8pm
WHERE: Arclight Theater , 152 West 71st Street. New York, NY
TICKETS: http://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?EID=&showCode=LAD17&GUID=
www.smarttix.com (212) 868-4444
Performed in the French original with a synopsis and English translation.
Runs 1h 40 minutes
These two Special benefit performances are followed by a reception, proceeds to benefit PCCHF (tickets $100 each).
Website: http://pemart.org/la_dame_aux_camelias
The Lady of the Camellias
This tragic love story between [...]
February 5, 2010 – 1:43 pm
We started the trip being flown via the Coast Guard into Port of Prince, Haiti. We stayed overnight in tents on concrete in the middle of an already condemned compound that we made into a tent city. It was chaos after that.
The next morning we thought we were going to Pignon, but nothing was confirmed, [...]
February 4, 2010 – 1:18 am
“How was my trip to Haiti?” everyone asks. Whoa! …That’s a tough question to sum up in a single word. Fast? Good? Chaotic? Sad? Happy? Tiring? Productive? Successful? Yes, all are true but none alone fully capture the voyage. Allow me to digest that question while I recount the ride.
My Orthopaedic Mission to Haiti began [...]
January 25, 2010 – 12:01 am
We left Port-au-Prince on Friday morning.
On the runway, as we were about to board the 5 passenger plane, a missionary asked us if we knew any orthopedic surgeons. He was escorting a 9 year old girl (with her mother ) who had been found under the rubble after 3 days. Her father and two siblings [...]
January 24, 2010 – 1:12 pm
Sorry I haven’t been communicating well the last 2 days, but we’ve been extremely busy and working until the early morning. Try to fill you in later. Lots going on.
Satellite phones not working because we’ve been indoors the whole time. Also, my blackberry battery died
Jean-Max
January 23, 2010 – 9:51 am
We have been collaborating closely with Partners in Health (www.PIH.org), The Community Coalition for Haiti (www.cchaiti.org), NGO Liaison for the USNS Comfort and Operation Smile to bring much needed vital medical assistance as quickly and effectively as possible.
Originally, our team was expected to work from a hospital we identified in Pignon, however we were [...]
January 21, 2010 – 2:42 pm
We landed in Miami tonight with all our supplies tonight. It was tough. We have about 80 boxes and bags to take along with us. We are READY to operate.
We are scheduled to be airlifted by the Coast Guard at 4pm tomorrow. Unfortunately, we may not be going to the hospital we had initially planned [...]
January 19, 2010 – 3:01 pm
Here’s the PCCHF team on their way to Haiti tomorrow, but leaving for Miami today.
Tim Johnson, MD Orthopedic
Jean-Max Hogarth, MD Anesthesiologist
Mark Seymour– Anesthesiologist
Thon (Toni) Chotikul– Orthopedic Tech/Surgical Tech
Brigitte Smith– OR Nurse
Sue Cook, PACU RN
The team will be with the Coast Guard flying into Port au Prince, then helicopter to Pignon, Haiti.
Pignon, Haiti is located in [...]
January 18, 2010 – 4:56 pm
Last week Haiti experienced an earthquake of 7.0 magnitude, the worst in 2 centuries , leaving its people in total devastation. The global community immediately began relief efforts – sending rescue & medical teams by plane and sea. We are grateful to be able to assist in these medical efforts.
Headed by Dr. Jean Hogarth , an anesthesiologist [...]
PCCHF Benefit at Core Club
When: Monday , June 1, 2009 – 7 pm
Where: Core Club - 66 East 55th St
The Paul Chester Children’s Hope Foundation invites you to our
4th annual benefit supporting our ongoing medical programs in Kenya, & Colombia.
Please join us for drinks, food, and Silent Auction, and screening.
Tickets : $200
http://store.pcchf.org/servlet/Categories?category=Tickets+to+Upcoming+Fundraiser