Thursday, June 20, 2013

The Haitian Tied To Haiti Journal (Ewing, Brown, Bride, Riggs, Kwapiszeski, Schmidt, Polsel)


Day 1:  The Haitian dream begins nightmarishly (except for Millie)

  • Energized send-off at KCI with photos
  • AA quickly announces immediate 1-hour delay (turns into 1 1/2 hours) due to inclement weather in Dallas.
  • Arrive in Dallas, quickly putting the pedal to the medal to make it to our connecting flight. Not happening.
  • Went to stand-by for several flights (Tex constantly on the phone with AA headquarters as we try to get confirmed on a flight. (Girls play various games like Naked, BS, Spoons, Tex helps Ed; etc.)
  • Finally we leave Dallas on the 5:35 flight that boarded a 6:35, that begins with Tex trying to nab blanket for his girls (What an A-hole), deplaning because of mechanical issues, 90 degree temperatures on the plane, then recreating itself on a new plane (still labeled Flight 60) at 10:35.
  • Arrive in Miami at 1:30 AM, deplaning at 2:00AM with the women going first to search out the hotel. Tex and I took a more direct route as the hotel was 2 minutes from our terminal.
  • We bed down for the short night as we had to wake up in 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Day 2: The Arrival brings contrasts at all levels.

  • Despite being confirmed on Air France we have a back-and-forth to get on 20 minutes before take-off.
  • We have a no-hassle flight with breakfast of juice, coffee, a couple of rolls.
  • We arrive in Port au Prince at 11:15 to be greeted by Wes and the H2H staff who smoothly move us out of the airport and customs that defies American logic.
  • We hit the road, well slap, bounce, hip hop, do the old up-and-down, ride the mechanical bull 6 hours to our first destination.
  • We stop about half-way to eat lunch (our introduction to Haitian cuisine, flush with juice, rice and beans, chicken, red sauce, macaroni,) Thiot (Chot).
  • We then finish the bouncy, but vista-beautiful drive, to Cascade Piton (City of Waterfalls, 17 to be exact).
  • We go to our rooms where mosquito nets are being hung.
  • We eat a traditional Haitian dinner with the girls heading to be to the background sounds of the waterfalls.
  • We hold a chaperone’s meeting with native foods such a “Prestige” offered up.

Day 3: Painted Ponies take on Quick Strokes

  • Most rise by 6:30 although awake with the first cock’s crow at 4:30 and every 15 minutes thereafter.
  • We have a Haitian breakfast at 7:00 with rich coffee, eggs, fish, onions, cornflakes with warm milk, always peanut butter and bread.
  • The front of the Town Hall serves as a great small-sided soccer field. The girls play some 5 v 2 with the kids.  We later watch many 3 v 3 contests as we make sure Cascade Pichon has soccer balls.
  • Today, we paint in teams as paintbrushes are thin in numbers (sort of like the enamel).
  • When a team doesn’t paint, they play soccer  We paint the outside and inside before lunch and the windows after lunch with the hike down to the waterfall as the alternating activity in the afternoon.  This is quite an event as many children from the down swim in with us, pose for pictures, create huge echoes with their arms..
  • The girls had 
  • showered on the roof at lunch using the rain the Haitian skies provided.
  • We have a Haitian dinner followed by our first Hi-Lo processing out of the day.  These sessions (suggested by Wes, and lead by Wes) help crystalize our experiences.  
  • Counselor Session brings the day to a close.

Day 4: Tree Planting and then planting ourselves in Belle-Anse

  • After painting we were looking forward to a project that we could actually do with success since our paint job was average at best.
  • We woke early for another round of BB&J with a surprise of pasta.  The coffee for whatever reason was getting sweeter each morning. Not sure why.
  • We took an inventory of the trees as the rooster crowed.  We counted only 600 trees of the 3000 we purchased.  Very puzzled only to find out 500 trees had already been planted by the village prior to our arrival and the balance was being delivered within minutes (Haitian Hours)
  • We carried the trees down both by the case and by the bag. 
  • As we started to plant trees, very young pants-less boys approximately 3-6 years of age came from nowhere to help us.  They taught us how to remove the plastic from the tree with a rock.  
  • Jeff a young boy that we befriended since day one, mother was a big help. She was so kind with her large smile.  She would carry your shoes even though she had none.
  • Rachel fell into a bush and quickly broke out in hives.  A little shower and antiseptic spray cleared it right up.  Molly also took a tumble however with a quick bandage all was better.
  • Coach was crossing the stream and fell we thought he was going to continue down stream and never to be found again.  He pops right up only to be without his glasses.  Coach blamed a villager for the incident however those at the scene pointed out that Coach lost his footing. He found the glasses with one lens missing.  Annie suggested a prayer to St. Anthony and within 20 second the lens was found between rocks in about 6 inches of water.  
  • After a hard day of tree planting we showered and headed to Belle-Anse.  We stopped short of the town because Annie needed to purge, her lunch was not agreeing with her.  Overall a great spot for a purge the view was spectacular a hillside looking over the Caribbean Sea, many pictures taken
  • We all jumped in the sea for the first time we were extremely hot.  We had descended from the cool mountains so a swim felt great in the elevated temp.  
  • Coach attempted to get out of the water only to perform an Olympic gymnastic dismount and tumble repeatedly.  The crowed goes wild and Coach was awarded a gold metal for his performance.
  • We packed the car and found a fish market operating on car battery power and purchased soda pop.  
  • We needed some gas so we went to the Belle-Anse one and only gas station which did not look like an actual gas station.  We told the shop owner we need 4 gallons of gas per land cruiser and 30 minutes later he comes back with 12 individual gallons of gas and poured them in one at a time. Not a typical American fill up but one that was interesting to watch.  
  • While we waited for our gas we also had our tire repaired from a previous day.  Very interesting to see a flat being fixed and an inter-tube replaced all by hand.  No air compressor just a bicycle tire pump used for inflation.
  • That evening we had our final high low talk after our dinner of BB&J with a side of fries.
  • The highlight of the high low talk was Jeff, a young villager. He joined us and gave his own high low talk via interpreter.

Day 5 Move to Jacmel, bumpy roads, shopping and a first class hotel 

  • Woke that morning early to depart from our beautiful view and say good by to several new friends.
  • It must be noted that each time we were on the move via the cars we had walkie talkies for constant communication.  These added a lot of fun to the trip and a great way to connect everyone. Each car had a name, team brown eyed girls (Rachel Riggs), team American Airlines (Coach) and team donkey Tex Riggs).
  • The drive was a long one the group had only planned on a few hours however it turned into 5 or so.  The roads seemed to be worse and our bodies were ready for a break.
  • We arrived in Jacmel tired thirsty and sweaty and checked into our hotel directly in front of the sea, a great surprise after a brutal day and a great location. 
  • After we checked in we went to lunch in a “sauna”.  As usual this restaurant and all the others had no power and no air movement.
  • After we had lunch we shopped.  A Haitian man spotted us and acted as our tour guide.  He took us from store to store as we shopped.  Everyone made at least one purchase from a bracelet to paintings and everything in-between. 
  • We also shared in a local treat of sugar cane.  For $2 we purchased two large canes and the vender cut the bark off and we shared in the treat.
  • That night we had a couple of hours of R & R before a perfect dinner on the beach just feet from the water.  Everyone could choose from lobster, fish, or conch Fish and a soft drink of choice. 
  • Julia Brown Rachel Riggs Hanna Kwap and Tex Riggs ate an eyeball from their fish for good luck. 
  • That night back to the hotel for some ice cream or pie that everyone was craving.

Day 6: Orphanage: kids of all shapes and sizes

  • The orphanage visit was a benefit to all.  Face painting seemed to be the biggest hit by everyone involved.
  • Another big hit was just holding and cuddling with the young children.  Many times the orphans would just fall a sleep in your arms.  Sad truth, the biggest gift we could give was just a hug.
  • We also had a mini dance party with some music supplied by an iPad..
  • We left hundreds of soccer uniforms along with candy and 500 toothbrushes along with 20 tubes of toothpaste.
  • We enjoyed our time with the Sisters of Charity that ran the orphanage and Hanna did an excellent job presenting the Sisters with two bottles of holy water from Lourdes. 
  • We drove into the Port-au-Prince rush hour, a rush hour only a New York City might comprehend. We went slow enough to buy water and crispy treats from the street vendors.
  • Our return (well only for Millie) to the H2H compound meant a parting photo with all of our drivers and translators. They had become much more than that.
  • The H2H compound is impressive, a former Chinese restaurant, a former Haitian government official’s house that is just beautiful, complete with a on grounds swimming pool, beds to sleep 30 with more construction going on. The lot houses tree after tree in a country that has lost 80% of all trees.
  • We stepped up in food (not type but quality) had the H2H compound.
  • Most of us returned to our Wi-Fi addiction after and before dinner (I mean iOS 7just was announced).
  • Slumdog Millionaire offered up some movie magic for a few before bed.

Day 7: Beach Day Ah what a day!

  • The last day was truly a treat.  We spent the day at a Hotel Resort, swam in the pool and ocean.  
  • Two hours up and two hours back seemed to be a little easier.  Paved roads the entire way and I think the group was getting accustomed to long drives.  This was an enjoyable ride because we traveled through a lot of small towns with plenty of people watching.  
  • We spotted one Haitian in a Jayhawk shirt to the delight of those attending KU next year.
  • One highlight of the day was getting passed on the road by a school bus.  
  • Another highlight was a women with 26 dozen eggs on her head walking down the street along with a motorcycle with 6 goats on it. Did we mention we saw a motorcycle rider holding up his umbrella?
  • Our last night in Haiti allowed us to go off the plan to take Wes (and the rest of us) out to a nice, local Haitian restaurant.  We also gathered two of the other H2H workers to join us.
  • The girls dinned on pizza (or a bacon cheeseburger, Julie Bride) while the adults partook in wine, pasta, escargot, fish, 5-Star rum under the umbrella of music laced with plenty of sax and flute.
  • Most bedded down early as the day had taken a lot out of us.

Day 8: American Airline Nightmare #2

  • We rose at various times as we did not have to leave until 10:00 to head back home.
  • Breakfast offered a throw back as we had an oatmeal-like rice dish we added cinnamon and sugar to.
  • On our way to the airport, we stopped on last time to pick up some artwork for the Extravaganza and Ascension’s Mardi Gras.
  • Millie Brown got an alert from AA that our flight was to be quite late. Flashbacks of hell began.
  • When we got to the airport we began working with the ticket agents trying to get our flights adjusted as to make it home.  It seemed impossible.
  • The flight arrived much earlier than expected, so now it became a possibility to get ourselves off the plane, through Customs as soon as possible, and to get rebooked on our original flight.
  • Miraculously all but the Riggs clan got rebooked with our original itinerary.
  • The Riggs spent the night and a lot of the next day in Dallas, getting stuck in a tram, run over by an AA cart until finally after moving to priority boarding (because of the injury) returned to KC to complete officially our trip for all.  
  • And what a trip it was.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Bug Spray Review (Best in Class)

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/08/best-insect-repellents/index.htm

The food is great!


The food is great! And you are right on with the quote! 

Now a lot of this depends on where we are staying, but I will try to give you an basic overview. NOTE: I am not promising we will/won't have these items but these tend to be on the menu from time to time :)


Breakfast: Eggs, toast, pancakes, oatmeal, possibly spagetti (EXTREMELY customary in Haiti) maybe a soup/stew - coffee, juice, "hot chocolate"

Lunch: Sandwiches, leftovers, soup/stew, rice and beans, meat (goat, chicken, turkey, pork, beef, fish)

Dinner: Rice and beans, meat (goat, chicken, turkey, pork, beef, fish), fried plantains, various vegetables

If need be we can always pick up the items for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and the like.

Does this help any? More excited?? Nervous?! haha! It'll be great, everyone is always surprised at how wonderful the food is! 

Travel Tips Great Article on Lonely Planet

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/asia/travel-tips-and-articles/76192

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Up To Date Flight Info




09 JUN 13 - SUNDAY  
  AMERICAN     1039 ECONOMY       EQUIP-MD-80 JET                      
  LV: KANSAS CITY MO     600A     NONSTOP       MILES-  460   CONFIRMED
  AR: DALLAS/FT WOR      740A     ELAPSED TIME- 1:40                 
                                  SEAT-22B22D22E22F22A23A23D23E23F
  AIRLINE LOCATOR: AA -KPZGOR 

  AMERICAN     1414 ECONOMY       EQUIP-BOEING 757 JET                 
  LV: DALLAS/FT WOR      840A     NONSTOP       MILES- 1121   CONFIRMED
  AR: MIAMI             1230P     ELAPSED TIME- 2:50                 
  FOOD TO PURCHASE                SEAT-33E33F34E34F23B24B20E21E22E
  AIRLINE LOCATOR: AA -KPZGOR 

  AMERICAN      697 ECONOMY       EQUIP-BOEING 757 JET                  
  LV: MIAMI              325P     NONSTOP       MILES-  712   CONFIRMED
  AR: PORT AU PRINCE     525P     ELAPSED TIME- 2:00                 
                                  SEAT-29E29F30E30F28B32B26B25B24B
  AIRLINE LOCATOR: AA -KPZGOR 

16 JUN 13 - SUNDAY  
  AMERICAN     1462 ECONOMY       EQUIP-BOEING 767-300                 
  LV: PORT AU PRINCE     115P     NONSTOP       MILES-  712   CONFIRMED
  AR: MIAMI              330P     ELAPSED TIME- 2:15                 
                                  SEAT-33C33E33G33H36A36B36C36E36G
  AIRLINE LOCATOR: AA -KPZGOR 

  AMERICAN      811 ECONOMY       EQUIP-BOEING 757 JET                 
  LV: MIAMI              540P     NONSTOP       MILES- 1121   CONFIRMED
  AR: DALLAS/FT WOR      750P     ELAPSED TIME- 3:10                 
  FOOD TO PURCHASE                SEAT-24B25B26B27B28B31E24E25E26E
  AIRLINE LOCATOR: AA -KPZGOR 

 16 JUN 13 - SUNDAY  
  AMERICAN     1251 ECONOMY       EQUIP-MD-80 JET                       
  LV: DALLAS/FT WOR      930P     NONSTOP       MILES-  460   CONFIRMED
  AR: KANSAS CITY MO    1100P     ELAPSED TIME- 1:30                 
  AIRLINE LOCATOR: AA -KPZGOR 

                                               

Letter From H2H Regarding Trip

Good Morning Jim, 

Hope you are having a great start to your week! I'm sure you and your team are getting extremely excited for your upcoming trip! I know I am! I always enjoy spending time with teams that are from the KC area, feels like a little bit of home is down here in Haiti!!

Let's start with weather:
Port-au-Prince - most weather reports that I have seen have the high to be around 90 and the low to be around 70 (however the only time it gets that "cool" might be directly after a rainstorm. We typically get a storm in the late afternoon / early evening, which lasts somewhere between 30 minutes and a few hours. When it isn't raining, its typically the humidity that makes Haiti so hot. This morning currently I saw that it was 73 degrees with 82% humidity.

SE - a bit more difficult for me to know exactly as I haven't been down there in a few weeks, and we are continuing to get deeper and deeper into the rainy season. It is rather high up in the mountains and can certainly cool off quickly with the right cloud cover or obviously a storm rolling through. However, I would plan on packing just the same for your PauP time, making sure that you have a light jacket/sweatshirt, just in case it cools down at night. A back up pair of shoes, in case one pair gets soaked or muddy while working.

Tips for the trip: I think partially that depends on how many on your team have been to Haiti before. As you well know Haiti doesn't operate exactly like the US does. There always seems to be arising challenges and speed-bumps, if you will, that can cause teams to get irritated. That being said with good team leadership and a reminders pre-trip and during the trip that it will be important to stay flexible and patient, it doesn't tend to be as big of a deal as once thought. We will always have a plan A, and a plan B, and if necessary we can get creative for a plan C, but it always works out well. We will need to remain in open communication, and this will run smoothly and beautifully.

Please don't forget bug repellant, with it being rainy season, bugs are a bit high. If you have any light sleepers, earplugs are often a good idea. And if anyone tends to get carsick I would recommend Dramamine or something like it, the roads to the SE can be a little rough at times. A couple soccer balls wouldn't hurt ;) (it typically helps for packing space if they are deflated and you bring a pump and needles.) A deck of cards is always nice to have for an after dinner/before bed activity. Don't forget your swimsuits! As we have a pool at La Maison in PauP, will be at the beach at the end of the trip, and might have another opportunity or two to get in the water! Gatorade powder, crystal light, etc are usually smart ideas to have, to help a little with dehydration but more so just to change the flavor of drinking SO much water, variety is nice sometimes. And hopefully last, certainly not the least, sun block!

Hope this helps, if you have any questions/comments please let me know. I'd be happy to set up a call with you before the trip if you'd like to talk in person or go over anything before you guys land.

Also, its my understanding that Heart to Heart doesn't have your flight itineraries yet, if you have those, if you wouldn't mind forwarding those onto us so we can make the necessary vehicle arrangements that would be great!

Talk to you soon Jim!

Thanks! 

Wes Comfort

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Important Phone Numbers and Info


Heart to Heart Haiti Contacts 
Haiti Field Office (8:00 to 16:00)                   +509 2811 0453
Julie Hefner – Associate Director of Development +509 4892 0651
Wes Comfort - Volunteer Specialist                 +509 4892 0650
Lojuene Frantz - Logistics Manager                   +509 4712 4108
Frantz Codio - Medical Logistics Director         +509 3630 2159
Bill Kelley – Volunteer Center Manager +509 4435-1630
Pétion-Ville Volunteer Center Features and Services: 
  • Safe and comfortable environment (24/7 security)
  • Breakfast and dinner are prepared daily (Bring snacks for lunch)
  • Safe drinking water & hot showers
  • Air conditioned sleeping areas
  • Dormitory style men’s and women’s quarters (no arrangements for married couples)
  • Bedding and towels
  • Daily laundry service 
  • Heart to Heart scrub tops
  • WiFi
  • TV – DVD & CD player
  • Electrical outlets are the same as the U.S.
  • Beautiful swimming pool

Volunteer Centers outside of Port au Prince:
  • Some volunteers will be assigned to serve outside of Port au Prince.  Living conditions in these areas are more rustic (Heart to Heart does not own all of the housing facilities)
  • Safe and comfortable environment (24/7 security)
  • Breakfast and dinner are prepared daily (Bring snacks for lunch)
  • Safe drinking water
  • Air conditioned sleeping areas (Leogane only)
  • Mosquito nets if desired
  • Bedding and towels
  • Heart to Heart scrub tops
  • Electrical outlets are the same as the U.S.
Immunizations:
Heart to Heart encourages you to go to a full-service private Travel Clinic or your local Health Department’s Travel Clinic due to their expertise on the latest tropical disease issues.  Also inquire if you need a Polio vaccine booster.

It is recommended that all travelers start taking an approved anti-malarial medication appropriate for Haiti prior to arrival. 

Helpful Links:
CDC Travelers Web Site:     http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/haiti.htm

U.S. State Department Travel - Haiti: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1134.html
U.S. State Department Travel Registration: https://step.state.gov/STEP/Index.aspx

Monday, May 13, 2013

Skype

A couple of quick points.

1) If you have extra room in your checked bag let me know and we will get you more uniforms or other items to bring to donate.
-Millie I still need to get you and Juila your checked bag to bring with.  Have Julia come over to pick up or connect with Rachel. 
2) If you have too much donated items to fit in your checked bag let me know and we will redistribute.  Please let me know as soon as possible. 
3) For those who have a smart phone or tablet that you will be bringing download and subscribe to skype.  IF we get to a place that has an internet connection we will try and have everyone call home.
Reminder skype is free skype to skype.  It does cost skype to cell or land-line.  It is very inexpensive however I would recommend you prepay before you go. 

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)


Please enroll each traveler in your group in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program 

https://step.state.gov/step/

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service provided by the U.S. Government to U.S. citizens who are traveling to, or living in, a foreign country.STEP allows you to enter information about your upcoming trip abroad so that the Department of State can better assist you in an emergency.
STEP also allows Americans residing abroad to get routine information from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
More Information/FAQ

Travel Insurance


Please go online and purchase your travel insurance.  I am only recommending you purchase insurance your choice of companies is up to you. This is the company I am using and they have been recommend by H2H. (see link below)  Plus the price is significantly lower compared to the originally budgeted amount.  Once you get a policy number / card photo copy it and give each traveler one and provide me a copy as well for a backup. 



I have given you the answers to a few questions below

1) Go to  http://www.aaintl.com
2) Username Travel
3) Password Go
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6) Project Job Number STA Haiti
7) Sponsoring Church, Association or Home Church
Heart To Heart 
401 S. Clairborne Rd., Suite 302
Olathe, KS 66062
Phone 913-764-5200
8) Destination City 
Port Au Prince
9) Country Haiti 
10) Kwap Bride Brown ...put in the number in your group. Everyone-else puts 1
Number of Persons ages 13 through 69 Traveling - Rate is $3.30 per day

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

It is that time....

It is that time....today at midnight no one can be added or deleted from the trip without a large penalty or significant cost.  

Kwaps have agreed to hold a Haiti meeting approximately one week before we depart.  Once they pick a date they will let everyone know. 

All the donated balls and uniforms have been handed out to the travelers please let me know if you have too much or not enough.  We want to maximize each bag to capacity.  


Updated Packing List


Valid Passport dated at least 6 months after date of return from deployment. 
The following should be with you when outside of the Heart to Heart Volunteer Center:
  • Copy of Current Passport
  • Copy of professional licenses and certifications.
  • Copies of your travel registration forms on your person (travel itinerary, etc)
     
Personal Items:
3 Refillable Water bottles (safe water provided)
Small amount of powdered laundry soap
2 way radio if you have one
Snacks for lunch (protein bars, nuts, beef jerky)
Beverage mix (Gatorade Aid, Crystal Light)
Mosquito repellant with deet (spray/lotion) 
Personal prescription medications
First Aid supplies (anti-diarrhea medications, antibiotic ointment, NSAIDs, bandaids, etc.)
Toiletries
Small flashlight (extra batteries)
Shoes should be sturdy, comfortable and close toed
Remember after hours clothing: shorts, tee shirts, scrubs, swim suit, shower shoes, rain gear
Spending money (US cash is accepted, bring small denominations - i.e. $1s and $5s)
Cell phone optional (check with your provider for coverage details available in Haiti)
Camera (there are some picture taking protocols…)
Entertainment - Books, Music CD’s, DVD’s (CD and DVD player at Volunteer Center) 

No credit or debit cards will work
Spending money $100-$200 We will have plenty of opportunity to purchase Haitian Arts and other items
No need for special electrical plugs
Passports must not expire before 12-1-13
Bring your own shampoo lotion sunscreen bug spray 
no blow dryers or curling irons the electrical system will not support
Bring cameras pen paper for journal entry 
Be prepared for unique Haitian foods.  If you have allergies of any kind or on a special diet let us know
It is a good idea to purchase travel / medical insurance for health care we will offer a group policy more info to come within a few days (cost under $100 for students) or you can get your own. 
Check with CDC and your medical doctor for any recommendations particular to your situation

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Updated $$$$ 5-2-13



Check From
Check To:
Check #
Date Received
Amount
Mailed On
Patricia Payne Rogers
Rachel Riggs
2614
12/22/12
$300.00
12/24/12
Craig Moss
Julie Bride
1086
12/22/12
$50.00
12/24/12
Michael J Brown
Julia Brown
807
12/22/12
$1,300.00
12/24/12
American Centurty 
Matched Check by Brides


$1,000.00

Kirk T Bride
Julie Bride
5340
12/22/12
$300.00
12/24/12
Craig Ewing
Craig Ewing
1432
12/22/12
$300.00
12/24/12
Bradley R Kwapiszeski
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
5519
12/22/12
$600.00
12/24/12
James and Megan Riggs Charitable Fund
Rachel Riggs
338687
12/22/12
$600.00
12/24/12
Bob Lambrechts
Rachel Riggs

12/22/12
$1,000.00
12/24/12
Tim Coughlon
Molly Schmidt
7428
12/23/12
$1,000.00
12/24/12
Eileen T Zahner
Molly Schmidt
3515
12/23/12
$50.00
12/24/12
Dennis B Lister
Adrienne Lister
9040
12/23/12
$300.00
12/24/12
Bradley Kim Day
Molly Schmidt
1003
12/26/12
$500.00
12/26/12
James Schmidt, Jr.
Molly Schmidt
3339
12/30/12
$500.00
12/31/12
Catherine Adams
Molly Schmidt
8020
12/31/12
$50.00
1/1/13
Ann S Mertes
Molly Schmidt
2551
12/31/12
$100.00
1/1/13
James R Olson
Molly Schmidt
280
1/3/13
$100.00
1/7/13
Richard A Zahner
Molly Schmidt
5931
1/6/13
$50.00
1/7/13
Michelle Bath
CPR
2244
1/13/13
$25.00
1/18/13
Thomas Bath
CPR
1637
1/17/13
$25.00
1/18/13
Timothy Coughlon
Molly Schmidt
4644
1/17/13
$500.00
1/18/13
Mike Schmidt



$1,050.00
mailed 
Kraft Food
Matched Check by Mike Schmidt 


$1,050.00
mailed 
Fundraiser



$670.00
mailed 
Text Hotline



$20.00
mailed 
TBC International
Rachel Riggs
2233
2/6/13
$250.00
mailed 
Mary Riggs
Rachel Riggs
3532
2/6/13
$100.00
mailed 
Rich& Luke Barlett
CPR
2295164286
2/6/13
$50.00
mailed 
Valerie Gramlich
CPR
1872
2/6/13
$50.00
mailed 
M. Hugh Benson
CPR
7213
2/6/13
$25.00
mailed 
Kirk Bride
Julie Bride


$700.00
mailed 
Laura M. Kenny
CPR
2403
2/14/13
$75.00
mailed 
Brian C Lavery
CPR
3126
2/14/13
$50.00
mailed 
Scott Haas
CPR
5651
2/14/13
$25.00
mailed 
Marla K Michaels
CPR
4617
2/14/13
$50.00
mailed 
William P Denning
CPR
7264
2/14/13
$25.00
mailed 
Ralph Kwapiszeski
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
1124
2/22/13
$50.00
3/3/13
John Quinn
Julie Bride
3528
2/22/13
$30.00
3/3/13
Alvin Howze
Julie Bride
1110
2/22/13
$50.00
3/3/13
Jo Ellen Byron
Julie Bride
2448
2/22/13
$25.00
3/3/13
Robert W Brown
Julie Bride
4088
2/22/13
$50.00
3/3/13
Maureen Purcell
Julie Bride
3331
2/22/13
$15.00
3/3/13
John T Vohs Family Trust
Julie Bride
4950
2/22/13
$25.00
3/3/13
Joseph P Kennedy
CPR
8365
2/24/13
$25.00
3/3/13
LT Col. Michael S Bever
CPR
7371
2/24/13
$25.00
3/3/13
Shannon L Grindinger
CPR
3116
2/24/13
$75.00
3/3/13
Elizabeth A Petty
CPR
702
2/24/13
$25.00
3/3/13
Lori Ohmes
Julie Bride
1783
3/3/13
$25.00
3/3/13
Keenan J Langer
Julie Bride
10723
3/3/13
$50.00
3/3/13
Tammy Boettner
Julie Bride
1129
3/3/13
$50.00
3/3/13
James and Megan Riggs Charitable Fund
Rachel Riggs

3/3/13
$3,400.00
3/3/13
Hewitt & Howe International
CPR
4877
3/3/13
$25.00
3/3/13
Amy E Jurgensmeyer
CPR
3824
3/3/13
$25.00
3/3/13
Diana Ebeling
CPR
8725
3/3/13
$25.00
3/3/13
J. A. Winslow
CPR
3424
3/3/13
$25.00
3/3/13
Mary G Riggs
CPR
3543
3/3/13
$25.00
3/3/13
Nicholas J Schilling
CPR
1372
3/3/13
$25.00
3/3/13
Timothy Tripp
CPR
6120
3/3/13
$25.00
3/3/13
Jeffrey S Robinson
CPR
1972
3/3/13
$25.00
3/3/13
Catherine M Miller
CPR
1585
3/3/13
$25.00
3/3/13
Debbie S Jones
CPR
3197
3/3/13
$35.00
3/3/13
Mark V Lacy
CPR
8132
3/3/13
$35.00
3/3/13
Richard J Winterman
CPR
4176
3/3/13
$35.00
3/3/13
Michael Leikam
CPR
5020
3/3/13
$35.00
3/3/13
Michael Owens
CPR
6615
3/3/13
$35.00
3/3/13
Michael E Gammill
CPR
4894
3/3/13
$35.00
3/3/13
Richard E Gier
CPR
6318
3/3/13
$35.00
3/3/13
Rodney Longhofer
CPR
1047
3/3/13
$35.00
3/3/13
Daniel Ambrose Tiehen
CPR
1685
3/3/13
$50.00
3/3/13
Michael A Holmes
CPR
6782
3/3/13
$75.00
3/3/13
Scott K Martinsen
CPR
1623
3/3/13
$70.00
3/3/13
Todd W Lewis
CPR
3630
3/3/13
$70.00
3/3/13
Clay R Wombell
Julie Bride
4248
3/10/13
$25.00
3/27/13
Jennifer Lapke
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
1715
3/10/13
$50.00
3/27/13
Michael C Albright
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
5446
3/10/13
$20.00
3/27/13
Julia A Stoll
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
13729
3/10/13
$100.00
3/27/13
James E Monty
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
5858
3/10/13
$25.00
3/27/13
Michael J Brown
Julia Brown
899
3/21/13
$2,000.00
3/27/13
Mark Kwapiszeski
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
1401
3/21/13
$100.00
3/27/13
Mastercard - matched check of Mark Kwapiszeski 
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski


$100.00

Jayme Arkfeld
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
3052
3/21/13
$50.00
3/27/13
Craig M. Arnold
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
8862
3/21/13
$200.00
3/27/13
Jean B. Hinman
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
12218
3/21/13
$50.00
3/27/13
John J Boehm
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
8148
3/21/13
$50.00
3/27/13
Thomas J. Glaser
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
9459
3/21/13
$50.00
3/27/13
T. Redmond
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
7358
3/21/13
$100.00
3/27/13
Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine 
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
1292
3/21/13
$100.00
3/27/13
Wendy L. Paradise
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
205
3/21/13
$50.00
3/27/13
Gerald F Lapke
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
7365
3/24/13
$50.00
3/27/13
Brian Arkfeld
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
13071
3/24/13
$25.00
3/27/13
Allen G Vangedberg
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
10615
3/24/13
$100.00
3/27/13
William Dewhurst
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
9033
3/24/13
$50.00
3/27/13
Steve Lebrun
Julie Bride
3516
3/26/13
$100.00
3/27/13
Scott Leblanc
Julie Bride
3484
3/26/13
$25.00
3/27/13
Bradley R Kwapiszeski
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
5590
3/26/13
$1,400.00
3/27/13
Louis J Badeen
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
1504
3/26/13
$50.00
3/27/13
Mildred F Arkfeld
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
1674
3/26/13
$100.00
3/27/13
Ralph Kwapiszeski
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
1128
3/26/13
$200.00
3/27/13
Julia Schaller
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
7458
3/31/13
$50.00
4/8/13
Diana Ebeling
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
8740
3/31/13
$25.00
4/8/13
Edmund L. Arkfeld
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
11303
3/31/13
$50.00
4/8/13
Eric Vandenberg
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
3069
3/31/13
$40.00
4/8/13
Sandra K. Thompson
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
1624
3/31/13
$50.00
4/8/13
Kevin D Norris
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
2577
3/31/13
$100.00
4/8/13
William A Fry
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
3859
3/31/13
$100.00
4/8/13
Mark S. Poelzl
Annie Poelzl
4858
4/7/13
$1,000.00
4/8/13
Fred D Hunker
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
387
4/7/13
$100.00
4/8/13
Richard M Rief
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
5368
4/7/13
$100.00
4/8/13
Larry E Benson
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
5113
4/9/13
$35.00
mailed 
Patrick Bernard
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
1395
4/9/13
$75.00
mailed 
Charles Lane
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
8738
4/9/13
$30.00
mailed 
Gary Kwapiszeski
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
995523
2/21/13
$100.00
5/2/13
Church of the Ascension
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
33895
5/1/13
$350.00
5/2/13
St Thomas Aquinas

3062
5/1/13
$500.00
5/2/13
Bradley Kwapiszeski
Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
5623
5/1/13
$355.00
5/2/13
TOTAL:
$25,760.00

How much more do we need to reach $22,000?
$0.00

How close are we!?
117.09%







How much from each girl?




Rachel Riggs
$5,650.00




Julie Bride
$2,600.00




Julia Brown
$3,300.00




Craig Ewing
$300.00




Hannah/Abby Kwapiszeski
$5,230.00




Molly Schmidt
$3,400.00




Annie Poelzl
$1,000.00




CPR
$1,170.00