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donations

List compiled by Valerie Nelson - clinic operator in Roatan:

Since we depend almost entirely on donations we have prepared the following list for those who might wish to contribute. These are guidelines only and the list is by no means comprehensive. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for any help you can provide.

• Infant Formula: Our most critical need. Powdered, all brands. Yes, we can use formula past its expiration date. Please do not send us liquid formula as most of our clients do not have a refrigerator.

• Infant and Children’s and Vitamins:

• Pre-Natal Vitamins, Folic Acid and Adult Multivitamins

• Pedialyte or other electrolyte balanced drinks

• Antibiotic cream, any brand

• Infant and Children’s and Adult Tylenol or other brand fever reducer

• Cough medicine: Children and adults

• Infant, Children’s or Adult Antibiotics: Liquid or powdered and tablets

• Baby Clothes: New or used, in good condition

• Childrens’ clothes: Any size in good condition, shoes as well to prevent parasites

• New white socks for girls and boys, any size and childrens’underwear (any style or color)

• Baby blankets and receiving blankets and under-pads: Used in good condition is fine

• Disposable Diapers: All sizes (Used in rainy season when we have no way to dry cloth diapers)

• Cloth Diapers, diaper pins, rubber pants: Used, in good condition, is fine.

• Baby Bottles, Nipples, bottle brushes etc.

• Small Infant Toys, stuffed animals or Other Baby Items: These are given as gifts to encourage pregnant women to be tested.

• Little girls hair bows, elastics and barrettes: this is a culture where women take great pride in doing their childrens hair beautifully

• Children’s small toys, stickers or coloring books and crayons. Given to siblings during home visits or testing clinics’ and at Christmas.

• Miscellaneous Medical Supplies: Just about anything. If we cant use it we donate it to the hospital here that is in need of almost everything.

• Soaps, lotions, toothpaste and toothbrushes, shampoo, makeup, perfume samples etc. Used to help women feel better about themselves

• Sheets and towels: any size but in good condition please

• Condoms: Latex only. Any brand

• Printer cartridges for HP Officejet 5610ix All-In-One printer

• Paper (any kinds or color), pens, and any office supplies to keep our office running

• Backpacks and school supplies, pens, pencils, paper, notebooks, crayons etc. : used for affected children to go to school.

• Food. Peanut butter in plastic jars.