Links in the Chain

"Hi Bart,
As I am reading your email, what I visualize is all the links in this chain that are extending around the world and back again. First a dream, then a vision, standing joined in a powerful purpose of contribution and compassion, your legacy will extend far and wide into the future. I am in awe of this Portland Leadership group, who you are for yourselves and for others.
Coach Kathy

From: Barton
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 9:24 AM
To: (removed for privacy)
Subject: RE: TIME SENSITIVE From Bernadette - please read re Medical Equipment opportunity

This morning, I just was called by Joe with Common Ground and he, Patricia and Alice have been given the opportunity to obtain medical equipment from a hospital in Baton Rouge that has 3-4 semi’s full of stuff going to Nigeria. The hospital there is willing to give to this clinic and it includes exam beds, crutches, walkers, old scrubs, gauze, IV starts, etc, so there is no need to ship any additional exam beds from CA. He is not certain what all is available and will be figuring that out tomorrow. I am shipping 3 exam beds plus other items from Boise. As far as this equipment in California is concerned, any diabetic stuff would be great, as well, any and all medications, contents of exam room cabinets, a medical scale (the one in Boise was broken and not worth sending), GYN equipment, exam/procedure lamps, file folders, front desk stuff, etc. Kristina already has a centrifuge being donated, so that would not be needed would be my guess. I am using a person named Curt from Houston (Debbie’s contact) to figure out shipping and I will be paying a reduced amount to get it there. I don’t yet have that amount. Garry’s wife Dawn, has contacts in the shipping industry and I would give her a call ASAP to talk about the feasibility of shipping from CA. Shipping big stuff involves getting it on pallets and shrink wrapping it and then lifting with forklifts onto these semi trucks. Not the same as taking it down to UPS.

Barton"

06/01/06 @ 10:07 AM

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Some Humor...

The following excerpts were pulled from the LC3 email communications:

"We all are leaving our legacy in different ways, some through really cool glass tiles that will be placed on a wall for years to come. Some through all the medical supplies that they have rounded up from others to give. Some have gathered help from family and friends, to leave their mark in others lives. Some have hundreds of T-shirts heading their way. As for me I like to think I go outside the box (on this one).

A GLASS TILE $ 50.00

A PALLET FULL OF ADULT DIAPERS $ PRICELESS

-Troy

PS, How would you like those shipped?"

05/31/06 @ 8:23 PM


"NOW!!! I have a great sense of humor and I can laugh real good....but never...never have I laughed like that!!! You are a Kick!!!

Ship them in a slow boat...when they arrive I want to need them!!


-Vickie"

05/31/06 @ 8:32 PM


"You're AWESOME Troy!!!

I knew we could "DEPEND" on you!! tee hee, I crack myself up...
: ) Dar

Gee and all I got was a microwave, a computer monitor, $300 cash and a printer donated in the last 3 days..."

05/31/06 @ 10:04 PM

Potential Health Risk in Lower 9th Ward?

The following excerpts were pulled from the LC3 email communications:

"I spoke with a friend who is a pulmonary specialist about mold and our exposure. He shared that those with existing sensitivities to mold are at risk for asthma attacks, but that active infections of mold in people’s lungs rarely occur except in people with significantly impaired immune systems (AIDs, chemotherapy, etc.). He did not feel that HAZMAT respirators were indicated and at most, that surgical masks would suffice to help minimize exposure and risk of becoming sensitive or allergic to mold. I think that the experience of the people working there is very important and to be aware, that sometimes only time can reveal risks of choices from years earlier (nuclear tests and late cancers from fallout). His bigger concern was mosquitos and water contamination. I agree that getting solid information is most appropriate and then responding and not reacting."


-Bart
05/23/06 @ 3:20 PM