Hank Dannecker in Jerusalem has just sent me a notice on the newest Palestinian child 1NewHeart is sponsoring. This little baby, just born, requires open heart surgery to correct a condition known as Transposition of the Great Arteries. As with other children, Israeli doctors are providing pro bono surgery at Wolfson Hospital in Israel.
http://www.1newheart.org/Sponsored_Children.html
Let's pray that things go well for Rama-and please check out 1NewHeart's link on this blog. This is great work being done, and you will probably never hear about it on any university campus amid all the condemnation of Israel that rules on our campuses.
1NewHeart is one of many organizations in the area that help Arab children. It is one of the best.
ReplyDeleteHadassah Hospital where little Rama is being treated is also known for its treating patients regardless of race, religion or ability to pay.
Hadassah Hospital's Mission Statement:
“Founded by Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, the Hadassah Medical Organization pioneered the development of standards and practices of health care in Israel.
Its main focus and its health care activities are in Jerusalem, and its heritage and emotional links are deeply rooted in the land of Israel and its people.
Hadassah Medical Organization is also a bridge to peace. It forges links between patients of all nationalities, races and religion who come to its doors for healing.
In this respect Hadassah Medical Organization is committed to excellence
Excellence in compassionate and advanced health care consistent with humane and cost-effective principles,
Excellence in research by which the frontiers of medicine are advanced and mankind benefits,
And excellence in teaching by which the future generations are assured of the highest quality of care and scholarship.”
May 1997
Hadassah is one organization that I know quite a bit about. I have been a member since I was 18.
Together 1NewHeart and Hadassah help the sickest of children to become healthy, happy members of their communities.
Actually, Rama's surgery will be done at Wolfson Hospital. I have made the correction.
ReplyDeleteAlso a good hospital. I pray that this child survives, thrives and grows to understand that peace is the only way her people will be set free.
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