Thursday, September 15, 2011 

Sister City Golf Tournament

Tomorrow is the first Sister City Golf Tournament at the Gardner Municipal Golf Course. This kicks off and celebrates the inauguration as Gardner, Ma and Fondefred, Haiti become Sister Cities. FIH is the proud recipient of the proceeds. Over 60 golfers, an Octoberfest Dinner, and many donated auction and raffle items complete the celebration.
 
Thanks to all who have worked so hard, especially Jimmy Krasouskas owner of Anthony's Liquor Mart who inspired the Sister City idea and Golf Tournament, Debbie Orre co-chair and tireless worker, Ben Eagan of the Gardner Golf Course, and Gardner Mayor Mark Hawke.

Sunday, September 11, 2011 

Items needed for Supply Truck Going to Haiti


Forward in Health has received a generous donation of a 24 foot 2001 Sterling box truck. Matt Hogan, president of Industrial Packaging Supply Co. of Auburn, Ma., became aware of the need for a box truck by FIH and pledged to either find a donated truck or pay for one himself. True to his word Matt paid for the truck. Obtaining the truck was greatly facilitated by Steve Robinson, owner of Apple Truck and and Trailer Sales of Auburn, Ma.

We have comprised an extensive list of supplies needed to complete construction for phase 1 of the medical clinic.
Once completed the medical clinic will provide access to life saving medical care to 15,000 currently trying to survive without.

We are in need of supplies to fill the truck before shipping. If you have ever desired to help with construction of the FIH medical clinic from afar please look at the list below for needed supplies.

The truck is located in Gardner at 101 Storage and supplies
can be dropped off at their office or email FIH at paulamulqueen74@gmail.com for a scheduled pick up. The truck will ship to Haiti in the middle of October.

12-2 wire - 1000 ft.

14-2 wire - 1000 ft.

150 plugs (outlets)

50 switches

400 amp panel

200 amp panel

100 amp panel-2

Breakers to match the panels (same manufacturer)

24 and 32 foot Aluminum Extension ladders

Rebar cutter/bender

20 42 inch ceiling fans

Plumbing fixtures.

Skill saw, extra blades.

12 Electrical wire strippers.

12 Utility knives.

5 Electrical testers.

2 ½ yard diesel cement mixers.

12 Rain coats.

2 four wheel vehicles.

2 bicycles.

Small and medium sized motorcycle gloves

Electric grinders (2) with extra wheels

Medium and large Mucking Boots

Monday, September 05, 2011 

FIH Update

It has been too long since our last blog and update. A lot has been happening. Here are some of the highlights.
Hal Seifert has been home but returns to supervise construction in Haiti October 8th. We are anxious to complete phase 1 of construction and we are still on target to open the doors of the clinic by June 2012.
FIH is fortunate to avail ourselves of the expertise of Legion 13 . Legion 13 is a firm comprised of marketing specialists with big agency backgrounds. They have agreed to help FIH move forward and find ways to get our story out.
FIH is talking with the global outreach arm of Seven Hills Foundation . We are sekiing areas where we can combine our efforts to help the people of Haiti.