Sometimes I feel like Major Tom - this spaceship (Hope Haven West) continues to hurtle through the universe - tighten up your shoulder harness and hang on…

Next Destination - San Salvador

October 8th - Hope Haven West star-cruiser launches for our third El Salvador project. This team of volunteers is now in formation. Honestly, I am at a loss to explain what is taking place. Presently there are nine volunteers - every one of them is a ATP (Assistive Technology Professional), OT (Occupational Therapist), PT (Physical Therapist) or seasoned wheelchair mechanic. Truly a “space oddity”

What an opportunity to learn from the best! If you are a returning volunteer with Hope Haven West who desires to hone your skills, or, a first time rookie, interested in making a difference in someone's life. This team provides a rare opportunity to get some OJT with the best of the best.

Pricing is reasonable, partners are experienced, hotels are well appointed, and the papusas are piping hot - Ground Control to Major Tom…

Team is returning on October 15th - shoot me an email if you're interested - we have already purchased tickets - we will provide all the information you need to join Hope Haven West on this incredible mission of mercy - can you hear me Major Tom?

Followed in quick succession with an opportunity to visit the city of Morelia in Michoacán, Mexico - November 5th through 12th

This is our first distribution in this heralded colonial city (the capital of Michoacán) with another stellar team of Rotary conscripts under the direction of Captain Omar Falcon (the force is strong with this one). Seriously - Omar has these Rotary teams enrolled is some sort of intergalactic competition. Each project that we have done in Mexico this past year just keeps ramping up. For returning volunteers, you are going to be shocked at the level of engagement from Rotary partners that we are experiencing. “Do or do not - There is no try”

Cranking up the Home Team…

Ready to commence with assembly on the Hope Haven Kids chair? It has been over a year since our teams have been able to contribute to a seriously compromised inventory. We have just received a shipment of wheels, casters, axels, brakes and other manufactured parts. We are now awaiting a shipment of tubing and seating systems from the prison in South Dakota and our volunteers will be back in the assembly business!