Island Med Student

When I was in Dominica, I joined our school’s chapter of Physicians for Human Rights (PHR). I eventually became the webmaster, and then eventually became president. Our PHR chapter managed to perform many small miracles, such as sending sutures to a rape clinic in the Congo, and tutoring troubled youths. One of the most amazing accomplishments was serving a Thanksgiving meal to the residents of the Grange Home for the Aged in Portsmouth. A simple idea that I had about bringing a Thanksgiving meal to Dominicans turned into one of the most memorable days of my life. You can view pics from that event here.

A few days ago, the new batch of PHR folks threw another party/health clinic for the residents of the Grange. Looking through their pictures almost brought me to tears. I remember from the last event how happy and thankful all the residents were. One resident who could barely walk because of his advanced Parkinsonism was out of his chair, dancing with me and the other residents.

One small thing, big change. Plant a seed a watch a tree grow. Plant a tree and watch a forrest grow. It brings me to my knees.