Monday, May 21, 2012

Study Abroad

Talofa! This summer I will be going to Samoa for a study abroad program through UVU. Samoa has the highest rate of Rheumatic Heart Disease in the world. Rheumatic Heart Disease is caused when the Strep bacteria moves into the heart, causing heart murmurs and heart failure. It affects children ages 6 to 15 and is preventable and curable. Our group will be going to the schools in Samoa to screen children for the disease and treat them with Penicillin. We will also be teaching them basic preventative measures such as washing their hands and going to the doctors at the first signs of a sore throat. We will also be delivering humanitarian and school supplies that have been donated for the program.

I am so grateful for this opportunity to help the children of Samoa and hope to make a positive difference in their lives. I want to thank everyone who has supported our group through humanitarian donations and financial support. It is greatly appreciated and will make a huge difference in the lives of the people of Samoa.

I hope you enjoy following my blog and seeing the work that we are doing :)

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