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Dear Friend,
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As the year draws to a
close, I am pleased to share JDSF’s successes with
you. This year we expanded our Clinic services and
launched a campaign that de-wormed 1,000 adults and
children in Duk Payuel. With hard times ahead, the
people of South Sudan will need your support more
than ever. There is much work to be done, but
together we can achieve our mission of transforming
healthcare in South Sudan.
I am currently in Sudan
visiting the Duk Lost Boys Clinic and meeting with
Government of South Sudan officials. Please keep me
in
your thoughts and prayers for my
safety and that my time spent here will bear much
fruit. I will update you on my travels when I return
to the United States in January. |
John meets students
from
Covenant Prep, a new
charter school in
Hartford,
CT. Photo by Mischa
Lassow,
a student at Loomis
Chaffee. |
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I wish you and your
family all the best for a peaceful holiday season. |
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Sincerely,
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John Dau |
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What's Up? |
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Sleeping Lady Donates $25,000 to Start Cold Chain System |
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The Sleeping Lady Mountain
Retreat in Leavenworth, WA, generously donated $25,000 to
JDSF in November to start a cold chain system to provide
immunizations at the Duk Lost Boys Clinic.
Most of the individuals served
by the Clinic, estimated to be 15,000 and rising, are either
not at all or partially immunized, posing a profound
infectious disease risk to the Duk County
population. Initiation of a vaccine program, vaccine
documentation and early disease identification is a
formidable urgent challenge that if developed would give
Sudanese children, men and women a better shot at a healthy
life. Protection of young children from life threatening
diseases such as measles, tetanus, polio and meningitis are
most urgent, while adult protection from tetanus during
delivery or from trauma are also desperately needed.
However, prior to any immunization program being possible
the development of an effective cold chain capability with
reliable solar powered refrigerators at the clinic is needed
to deliver vaccines.
Thanks to the Sleeping Lady
Foundation, JDSF was able to purchase the necessary cold
chain equipment needed to strengthen the outreach services
of the Duk Lost Boys Clinic so it will have the capabilities
to house vaccines and immunize the local community against
deadly diseases. |
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González
Appointed Vice President of Program Initiatives |
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Silvia González
was appointed to the position of JDSF Vice President of
Program Initiatives in November. Silvia has significant
experience in grant writing, health clinic projects in areas
of conflict and the building of institutional capacity of
non-profits. In her new role with the Foundation, Silvia
will research, design and negotiate proposal partnerships
with other nonprofit and government agencies to support and
expand the services of the Duk Lost Boys Clinic. She will
also act as an advisor on the enhancement of the
Foundation’s infrastructure and operations of the Clinic.
“Ms. González
brings an incredible amount of experience and knowledge from
Sudan, and we are lucky to have her on our team,” said Bill
Coplin, Chairman of the Board. “She adds new perspectives
and ideas to our outreach efforts to and partnerships with
NGOs and INGOs. We are excited to have her contribution.”
Silvia
recently returned from Sudan where she managed a primary
healthcare and education project for a German-based
nonprofit in Darfur. |
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Supporting Our
Cause |
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Still Looking for the Perfect
Gift?
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This holiday season give
the award-winning documentary,
God Grew Tired of Us,
as gifts to your family and friends. The
documentary, executive produced by Brad Pitt,
features John Dau and chronicles the journey of the
Lost Boys of Sudan from Africa to America.
Also, consider giving
John Dau’s memoir, also entitled
God Grew Tired of Us,
out as gifts as well. By giving the gift of the
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and/or memoir, you will not only
be giving a meaningful and thoughtful gift, but you’ll also
be educating your loved ones on the plight of the Lost Boys
and the current healthcare conditions in South Sudan. |
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YOU Have the Ability to Help
Save a Person's Life |
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The
holidays are a time for hope. Your generous gift to JDSF will offer
hope to the people of South Sudan. But our ability to provide hope
to the Sudanese by providing lifesaving healthcare is a direct
function of your generosity. So please be sure to include JDSF in
your year-end giving, so that we can continue to transform
healthcare in the war-torn region of South Sudan in 2009.
A tax-deductible, year-end gift today, large
or small, will make a real and lasting difference in the lives of
the Sudanese. |
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Coming Up |
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See John Dau in Person
1/19-
Garden City,
KS
1/23-
New York City, NY
1/27-
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
View all dates.
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Transforming Healthcare in S. Sudan |
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- More than 15,000 patients have
received lifesaving medical care at the Duk Lost Boys Clinic since
it opened in May 2007.
- On December 29th, Dr. Glenn Geelhoed
from George Washington University will lead a group of medical
professionals and students to Sudan to work at the Duk Lost Boys
Clinic for five days treating patients and training Clinic staff.
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Did You Know... |
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…that you can buy your holiday gifts online and support JDSF at the same time
through
GoodShop?
…that South Sudan has some of
the
highest levels of treatable diseases
in the world?
...that you can
invite John Dau to speak in
your community?
...that you can join JDSF's
cause on
Facebook? |
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Why Do You
Support JDSF?
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"I am inspired by the story of these
young men and the need for reform and safety in Sudan."
- B. Martin, first time donor
"John's story and
his faith are inspirational. We want to help keep the Clinic
successful in helping others."
- L. Osiecki,
first time donor
"Because I have
learned that even through despair, humanity can be so beautiful and
I want to be a part of that."
- E.
Banales, recurring donor
"I had the pleasure
of meeting John when he spoke at an event for UTC recently. I was
moved by his remarks and memoir and I'm happy to help support this
cause."
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Anonymous, recurring donor
Tell us why you support JDSF.
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