The 100 Beds Blog
35 More Beds Arrive in Haiti
Fri, 27 Aug 2010Our second shipment of 35 beds arrived in Haiti this month, bringing our grand total of delivered beds to 70!
Initially the beds-- a second generous donation from the Bethanien Hospital in Germany -- were scheduled to arrive in July. However, do to the overwhelming traffic of aid and supplies headed into Haiti, our beds were delayed for a few weeks in Caribbean.
And if you are wondering how well the first shipment of beds were received: not long after the beds were installed and patients were transferred into the first shipment of 35 beds, we received word from Jacques Raymond Delnatus, HSC CFO, that patients immediately felt safer and more secure in the new beds. We wish them all the the best in their recoveries!
Only 30 more beds to go!
Imagine surviving a devastating earthquake, a painful and debilitating crushing injury to your leg, and a frightening amputation, only to die while in recovery from a preventable condition like an infected bed sore because there was no clean hospital bed for you?
In Haiti's Sacré Coeur Hospital, a shortage of hospital beds finds hundreds of sick patients sleeping on cots, floors and benches. Something as simple as a hospital bed can improve the outcome for the sick dramatically. The 100 Beds for Haiti Campaign is working to get 100 hospital beds and ship them to Haiti to save lives and support the rebuilding of the country's health care system.
Your contribution will help the patients and medical staff at the Sacré Coeur Hospital today and will have a lasting impact on Haiti's healthier tomorrow. Donate now to bring beds to Haiti.
breaking records for beds
Fri, 27 Aug 2010Great news! The 100 Beds for Haiti campaign and its supporters have set a new world record!!
During our July 16 fundraising event, A Night of Art, Film, Dance and Fun: Raising Funds for a Healthy Haiti 6 Months After the Earthquake, we challenged attendees to help us set a world record with the The Universal Record Database:
Using the neat new product SQUARE, we collected credit card donations via iPhones throughout the evening. The attendees at our Manhattan event donated a total of $401.72 using SQUARE, setting a new record for Most Money Raised Using Square At A Charitable Event!
Thanks for the cool tool, SQUARE, and thanks to all the attendees and donors that helped set this record!
comings and goings
Fri, 27 Aug 2010In early July we sent our second shipment of hospital beds to Haiti: the 35 used beds were donated by the generous Bethanien Hospital in Germany and were scheduled to arrive in Haiti in early August.
Much like the delays from traffic jams and winding security lines during the heavy summer travel seasons across the US and Europe these days, our exciting shipment encountered some delay in the Caribbean due to the huge amount of cargo destined for Haiti during the busy summer months.
After three weeks of delay, while our partners at Hôpital Sacré Coeur have continued caring for patients on makeshift cots and temporary beds, we are very happy to announce confirmation that our shipping container has arrived! The precious container was discharged this week in Cap Haitien and the beds will reach the hospital soon.
We hope that all our supporters and fans are enjoying a great summer of smooth sailing and fun travels, and that you will stay tuned for more updates and pictures!
and the thanks continue...
Fri, 27 Aug 2010We are still reveling in all the positive feedback from last week's event and wearing big smiles of gratitude towards all of our supporters and collaborators that made this event possible. On behalf of the entire 100 Beds for Haiti campaign and our partners at Hôpital Sacré Coeur, 100 thanks are extended to:
Our fantastic venue and hosts:
Our three beat-slinging and dance-inducing DJs:
Justin Miller, of DFA records
DJ SABO, of Sol*Selectas/Bersa Discos/Mo'Glo' Radio 91.5 FM,
The great graphic design and photographic talents lent by
TYTHEdesign
Color Me Katie
Excellent sound and visual elements supported by:
Kiss Brooklyn
v.KA$H (888 Life) visuals
Dubspot electronic music production, DJ School
Barry Heyman entertainment law
Daren McKelvey video production
The wonderful friends, artists, and companies that supported our auction and helped create a fantastic ambiance throughout the affair:
the artist Rojmeck
HIMANE/Trashy Chic
The Team at Collective Hands Foundation (CHF)
Nadege Fleurimond of Fleurimond Catering
Kombit Bar & Restaurant
The Universal Record Database (URDB)
Square Up
Happy Faces Party Goods
The Mattress Insider
Facilities Management and Student Affairs at Columbia University Medical Center
Our generous alcohol sponsors and donors:
Bushmills Irish whiskey
Brooklyn Brewery
"Complimentary Bushmills Irish whiskey" - Share Bushmills Responsibly. 21+
"Beer has been lovingly provided by Brooklyn Brewery”
100 Thanks!
Fri, 27 Aug 2010A huge thank you to all who helped make our recent fundraising event, A Night of Art, Film, Dance and Fun: Raising Funds for a Healthy Haiti 6 Months After the Earthquake such a tremendous success!
Each one of our generous collaborators, selfless volunteers, supportive donors, and fantastically fun guests, made the Friday, July 16th 'bedefit' an incredibly special event. Between donations collected at the door and the bar, earnings from our impressive silent auction, and online contributions from our website and collected through Square, the 100 Beds for Haiti campaign raised over $8500 to get needed beds to our partners at Hôpital Sacré Coeur!
In the coming days we will post more details on the amazing individuals, organizations, and companies that were critical to making this possible, as well as an update on how your generous contributions are helping bring our campaign goals forward and bring beds to Haiti. For now, please take a moment to relive the awesome affair with these great pictures from the party:
