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Sep212010

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Arrived in Honduras

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Bryce Alan Flurie and I have arrived safely in Honduras.

After getting off the plane and through the usual international airport customs lines, we were greeted by the Honduran heat and Alejandro from the Honduras hospital. Guess which of the two we were more happy to experience?  Yes, we are both Middle Atlantic American wimps when it comes to the heat.

In all seriousness, we are excited to be here and to see everything that CURE is doing down here in Honduras.  Check out the blog for updates throughout the week.

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Sep172010

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Heading to Honduras

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Henry was one of the Honduran kids Bryce met last year.

Next week, September 20 through 24, myself and the most interesting man in Camp Hill, Pa., Bryce Alan Flurie, will be heading to Honduras to capture the stories of our patients down there.  This will be my first time, while Bryce returns for his second time.

Make sure you check out the CURE Blog next week for updates.  I’ll also try to post updates to our Twitter feed.  Our handle is helpcurenow.

We are both very excited about this opportunity and can’t wait to share the stories of these kids!

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Jul142010

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Story of Isaiah

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I always like getting messages like these in my email inbox.

This message was from Ruth Castro, the executive director at our CURE Honduras hospital. She sent us a story about a patient named Isaiah who had surgery at the hospital for clubfoot.  After his surgery, he can now walk like normal for the first time.

He is one of six children; he is the oldest, 13 years old. Isaiah lives in one of the nearby mountains about 16 miles from the hospital in San Pedro Sula. According to Ruth, he helps his father cut grass and take care of the corn field.

After his surgery, he said:  “I would like to be a doctor and a soccer player. I give thanks to God for this hospital.”

The Honduran publication La Prensa ran a story about Isaiah and the hospital.  To read it and check out a photo of Isaiah, go here. (Note:  It is has been translated from Spanish into English by Google Translate. Please note Google Translate doesn’t translate from Spanish to English perfectly, but it will be readable.)

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Jan182010

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Henry’s Story

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Soccer is 8-year-old Henry’s life. He is a huge fan of the Honduran national team and plays every chance he can get.

But just a short while ago, he had trouble even kicking a ball because of his severely bowed legs. Henry’s father recalled the struggles his son went through, “It was very complicated for him. I told him, ‘I don’t care how you look, honey, I love you.’ But I was hurting because I could see how the other children made fun of him.”

At CURE’s hospital in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Henry had surgery that gave him a second chance to have a normal childhood. Now this once shy boy can run, ride a bicycle and, of course, play soccer like a star. “My child now has a better future,” said Henry’s father. “I know that he is going to be okay.”

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Dec172009

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NPR Story about CURE Honduras

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NPR ran a story about CURE Honduras on its Morning Edition program.  You can read/listen to it here.

Our hospital team in Honduras is doing an amazing job!

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Nov062009

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A Salute to Generosity

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A good Friday to all of you…

As you probably know, CURE International couldn’t do the work it does without the people who donate their time and money to our organization. There are many ways people help us out.  Some send in a check, others put together fundraisers and still others travel to our hospitals to lend their talents…All help us cure children.

Here are just a couple of examples:

Our friends at Devonshire Memorial Church in Harrisburg, Pa., are sponsoring a campaign called Project Generosity during November to support CURE’s work in Honduras. During November, they are collecting Beanie Babies to give to our patients in Honduras. For every Beanie Baby donated, they are also suggesting a $5 donation, which will help pay for a cast.  The church is tying in this campaign with a focus on thankfulness during the month.

We’d actually love to hear from you if you have a CURE fundraiser or campaign that you’d like highlighted on the blog. Send your suggestion to: cureblog@cureinternational.org

Becky Schorn is a nurse from Delaware who recently volunteered at our hospital in Uganda. Read more about her story here. Becky is just one of the many amazing volunteers who serve at our hospitals every year.  I’ve had the privilege to talk to many of them (including Becky), and their passion for CURE never ceases to amaze me.

So, to all of you who give your time, resources and prayers to help CURE International, you have our most profound thanks!

Everyone have a safe and enjoyable weekend.

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Oct302009

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Honduras Video

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The focus of the news has been on Afghanistan as of late. But you may recall that last summer there was turmoil in Honduras as the country’s president, Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales, was ousted. Since then, the situation has remained mainly peaceful, but at times uncertain. CURE has a hospital in Honduras in the city of San Pedro Sula, which we opened in January 2009. The husband-wife duo of Daniel and Ruth Castro serve as the spiritual and executive directors of CURE Honduras. Just a few days ago, they shared some of their thoughts on the current situation in their country and how it has affected the hospital.

We’d be most appreciative if you’d keep Honduras and our hospital in your prayers. Also, please keep Afghanistan and our facilities in Kabul in your prayers as that country prepares  for the next round of elections on November 7.

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