Wow.

You are amazing!

We are excited to report that, in just a few short weeks of fundraising, we have raised almost $1,000 to use for the purchase of supplies for our trip. This is, of course, thanks to YOU - our wonderfully supportive friends, families, and colleagues.

We are humbled and inspired by this awesome show of support.

We can't wait to go shopping for supplies that will help us help others. Stay tuned for photographs of all of the supplies that YOU have helped us purchase!!

One Month To Go!

I can't believe that in a little over 28 days, we'll be boarding our planes to Honduras! Of course, with our growing excitement comes the growing realization that we have very little time to finish gathering the supplies we need to take with us. (Speaking of supplies - check the updated list of needed items!)

Many people - who don't have an extra case of latex gloves or a box of specula - have shown an interest in donating money to our class so that we can buy the supplies ourselves. We think this is an excellent and efficient way to support our mission!

For those of you who, like me, live half of their lives on the internet, I set up a PayPal account for the class. You can donate as little or as much money you would like. You'll get an email receipt, and so will we. The process takes about 60 seconds, but it will make a world of a difference to us!

Here's how to donate:

1. Log on to PayPal at www.paypal.com.

2. Click on the link at the top left that says "Send Money."






3. On the right hand side, in the "Send Money" box, enter the email address "holshue@nursing.upenn.edu" - that is how the money will be credited to our account!

4. Enter your email and the donation amount, and click "Continue."

5. If you don't have a PayPal account set up, the website may ask for more information so you can create one. And that's it! We will be thrilled when we receive an email notification of your donation.

6. Donors will be recognized here - see the column on the right - and we'll also be sure to send you a token of our appreciation from Honduras.

We'll be collecting money until April 22nd. After that date, we'll take our donations and go shopping - for mosquito bed nets, medical scissors, hand sanitizer - the list is long, and the need is great!

Stay tuned for a report of our fundraising efforts, and to learn more about the popular education projects we're working on to present when we arrive.

As always, muchisimas gracias for your support.