Haiti Mission
12 Jan, 2010 by James L. Clark in Musings
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James L. Clark and Senator Frist (R, Tenn)
Haiti needs our help. No BS. No talk. The only thing that saves lives is action — and that’s what I’m doing. I’ve done it before and proved it works. In 2005 I went on my own to Katrina and made a difference.
You wouldn’t believe what I’ve seen. With or without support, I knew I was going. I put together a small team, purchased a ticket, and we flew into Porta Plata, DR. Once we were there, we drove all the way into Haiti. Crossing the border was surreal; everything changed. The look, the feel, the smell, everything was different.
A lot of people are under the mistaken belief that large cumbersome organizations can act faster than small groups or individuals. Some even pontificated that I couldn’t make a difference at all. That’s flawed thinking.
Within an hour of arriving in Port-au-Prince, we saved a 20 year old man’s life. Was that not worth the effort? I treated scores of patients and administered life-saving aid in my first few days in country with one of my best friends Harold, and locals that we were able to connect with. I also networked non-stop with a local pastor named Tom to bring in tens of thousand’s of dollars worth of critically needed medical supplies.
I saw another man there who believes in action too. I ran into Senator Frist (R, Tenn) at the airport. He and I both went to Katrina. In fact, he references me in his blog on Day 2 of his trip to Port-au-Prince. He’s a cool cat, and one of the few people I’ve met that not only impresses me, but encourages me to do more.
James L. Clark putting sutures in a man's foot
One evening around 11PM, our translator Jean Claude ran to me and told me about an elderly man who’d slashed his foot open. I spent over an hour putting in sutures, in pitch black, with nothing but flash lights to help me see. Pastor Tom, Harold, and a few others held them up for that entire time, and Pastor Tom assisted me by cutting the sutures.
Had we not been there, what would have happened to him? It’s not like in the US. If you don’t have money, you don’t get treated. Period. And he couldn’t just hop down to the local hospital anyway; Haiti doesn’t have clinics and doctors on every corner.
James L. Clark on the way to treat a young girl
We’ve done so much already, but it’s just not enough. We want to do more. We can do more. We need your help.
Please send a personal gift to us today visiting our new site http://bootsontheground.org. For the cost of a cup of coffee, we can buy the supplies we need to keep it afloat and make a difference in the lives of the Haitian people.
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10 Responses to “Haiti Mission”
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Mark
13. Jan, 2010
James I am planning on getting down there too. My small team is in Costa Rica right now and hopefully will be on plane tomorrow. Can email me at mark@marklugo.com so that we can connect with your team. Thanks!
Magician headed to Haiti for earthquake recovery | Online Magic News - Ellusionist Street Magic Blog
14. Jan, 2010
[...] “>Magician and mentalist James L. Clark is bound for Haiti, where he will help with earthquake rescue and recovery. And he could use your help. [...]
Scott
16. Jan, 2010
What can do to be on your team?
I’m a disabled vet, but still have the passion to help.
Blaine finishes fundraiser, Clark finds devastation | Online Magic News - Ellusionist Street Magic Blog
19. Jan, 2010
[...] James L. Clark, meanwhile is in the thick of it in Haiti. According to his Facebook page, he is in Port-au-Prince, the largest city closest to the earthquake’s epicenter and the site of the worst devastation. He is helping rescue people, finding survivors and assisting doctors with surgeries. Unfortunately, some of his supplies are even stuck in customs. Here’s his two latest Facebook posts: [...]
Joyce Tarter Rideout
21. Jan, 2010
Hi James & Harold~ U R in my prayers day & night.
The “hamster wheel” was a nice comic relief among all that suffering & pain. Brently thought he saw U on TV. I sent a message to TLC for prayer team it goes out to hundreds on the net. LOL. xoxo Mom I’m proud of U both.
Ben
26. Jan, 2010
Or you can just donate the money to the actual company taking donations instead of having the money lost in Paypal accounts and unaccounted for.
Before you give money to someone check this website out! http://lifehacker.com/5447987/how-and-where-to-donate-to-haiti-and-avoid-scams
It tells you how to donate to Haiti and avoid scams.
Clark, I dunno who you are, but thanks. Let’s hope your not full of it and are actually traveling down there to help people and will actually donate the money you raise.
Good man
O'Bee
28. Feb, 2010
James,
I admire your humanitarian spirit and selfless service. I am proud of your achievements in the Haiti efforts.
OBee
Amy
04. Jun, 2010
James,
I admire your humanitarian spirit and selfless service. I am proud of your achievements in the Haiti efforts.
OBee
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