Signing off for Team 3

Well, we are just wrapping up things for Team 3. Yesterday we said our goodbyes to the patients, families, staff and friends. It is amazing what was accomplished in just 2 weeks; however, the rehabilitation journey for our patients has just begun and there is still an enormous amount of work to be done.

On Saturday evening, the Roughrider Wheelchair Group and the Walkabout Foundation managed to make their way up to us in Cap Haitian. The wheelchairs they have provided are perfect for the terrain here in Haiti. Patients will be learning new techniques for transferring and wheelchair mobility with Team 4 and then will be able to make good use of the new wheelchairs. 

Sunday was spent fitting wheelchairs and practicing wheelchair skills with those patients that were ready for the transition to the new chair. Ralf, the wheelchair designer and also a peer, taught wheelchair skills and maintenance for the roughrider wheelchair. In addition, Ralf shared his bladder and bowel routine tips for living in a hot country. Ralf has travelled to 42 countries and is definitely the expert on this matter. We were all very thankful for Ralf’s presence with us on Sunday.

So, that is all for Team 3! Our experience has been rich and we have learned so much. We look forward to reading about the progress that will be made with Team 4.

Ian, Suzy & Sylvia

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