Adopt a Doctor: Helping Doctors Save Lives

Mothers with the babies, waiting to see the doctor at the Hope Center Clinic in Bamako, Mali, West Africa

Mothers with their babies, waiting to see the doctor at the Hope Center Clinic in Bamako, Mali, West Africa.

Every day 35,000 children under age five die in the world's poorest countries, mainly from three diseases: pneumonia, diarrhea, and measles. In total, 13 million people in the developing world die annually from easily treatable diseases such as these. As health conditions in these countries continue to worsen, doctors are fleeing.

Adopt A Doctor, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has identified and selected four of the world's poorest nations from which doctors are leaving due to poor compensation and a lack of resources. We offer financial aid and other critical support for physicians in these countries so they can stay and save thousands of lives. Adopt a Doctor has received donations from supporters around the world, including countries like England, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and the United States.

Adopt a Doctor Names New Chairman

Providence, RI, June 11, 2008

On June 11, 2008 Adopt a Doctor, an international non-profit corporation based in Providence, Rhode Island named Andrew Galli of Baltimore, MD Chairman of the board of directors.

Andrew brings a vast wealth of knowledge and experience in the non-profit sector acting most recently as the Executive Director of the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition. Galli is not a stranger to Providence having previously served as an Administrator in the Rhode Island Secretary of State's office, as Consumer Programs Coordinator within the Rhode Island Attorney General's office, and led the fundraising efforts as Campaign Coordinator for The Fund for Community Progress. Andrew will assist Adopt a Doctor to continue its expansion of support both outside New England and internationally and formulate an innovative fundraising campaign to assist in this outreach.

Adopt a Doctor is excited to have Andrew Galli as it's new Chairman as it continues to grow its presence and support medical doctors working in four of the world's poorest nations.

Adopt a Doctor Sponsors a New Medical Doctor in Mali

Providence, RI, June 2 2008

Adopt a Doctor, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Providence, RI, has officially "adopted" our newest Medical Doctor, Dr. Kadiatou Tall. With the addition of Dr. Tall, Adopt a Doctor continues to add new doctors from four of the world's poorest nations, Sierra Leone, Mali, Malawi, and Liberia to its program. Medical doctors in these countries are leaving due to poor compensation and a lack of resources. We offer financial aid and other critical support for physicians in these African countries.

Adopt a Doctor is also proud to announce that Dr. Tall is our first female doctor. Dr. Tall will be working at the Dielibougou Community Health Center in Mali along with several other doctors already associated with Adopt a Doctor. With the addition of Dr. Tall, Adopt a Doctor now has 15 medical doctors serving in four of the world's poorest nations working to save thousands of lives.

Art Auction to Benefit Adopt a Doctor

Providence, RI May 12, 2008

Adopt a Doctor, the international nonprofit based in Providence, RI, is hosting its 2nd Annual Art Auction at 5:30pm, Thursday, May 22nd at The Spot at 286 Thayer Street in Providence.

Gold's Gym provides a door prize for Adopt a Doctor Art Auction A Tom Sgouros painting is the highlight of this fun filled auction to support medical doctors in Africa. Gold's Gym provided a door prize consisting of a two-week pass to both of their locations (East Greenwich & Pawtucket), a gym bag, and a tee shirt ... a$250 value. Admission to the event is free.

CC & Chris Wall of Residential Properties are honorary co-chairs.

Call Ray Rickman at 401-421-0606 for more information.

Considering A Charitable Gift Annuity?
Act Before June 30 for Higher Annuity Rates and to Assist Adopt a Doctor

Providence, RI April 30, 2008

If you're considering funding a charitable gift annuity (CGA) – through the Foundation or another charity which accepts them – you may want to do so by the end of June. As of July 1, gift annuity payouts will be lower.

A CGA is defined by the American Council on Gift Annuities as "a way to make a gift to your favorite charity, and still receive an income for yourself or others...in return for a transfer of cash or other property (the charity) agrees to pay a fixed sum of money for a period measured by one or two lives."

What will the lower rate mean? Although payments are based on a number of factors – including the value of the contribution, the number of annuitants, and the age(s) of the annuitant(s) – here's one example:

A 70-year-old funds a $25,000 single annuitant CGA. If he does so by June 30, he qualifies for a 6.5% annuity rate, providing $1,625 a year. If he waits until July 1 or later, the same CGA will have an annuity rate of 6.1% and resulting payments will be $100 less every year for the remainder of the annuitant's life. (The downside? The amount of the charitable tax deduction also declines on July 1, in this case from $9,038 to $7,991.)

For more information, including the numerous benefits to this type of planned gift, see Charitable Gift Annuities on the Rhode Island Foundation website and/or contact Ray Rickman at (401) 421-0606 or ray@adoptadoctor.org.

A Letter from Dante - Fifty Mile Run Summary

May 7, 2008

Dear Adopt A Doctor Supporters,

So we had a wonderful success yesterday. The event went incredibly well and was quite an experience. Both Gary and I finished the 50 mile race, surprisingly feeling quite well. We came in just over 9 hours. Some minor blisters, cramps, cuts, scrapes, muscle burning, fatigue, exhaustion, and some major hunger. But otherwise we felt better than we had expected. I believe that any bit of suffering is important for people to feel when we live in such a comfortable part of this world, and are fortunate enough to have been created here. For a cause like this, it is never really enough, but is necessary. It helps to be a little crazy and have some internal drive to want to run any great distance, but it was truly amazing watching how seriously each of the teams were and to see the determination in the runners, organizers and supporters.

It was also amazing to see how much this event grew in just one year. We had some incredible support and organization from classmates. Our EMT, Audrey, rode her bike within yelling distance from us for the entire course. One of our primary organizers, Brianna, drove the course multiple times setting up the event, and was our lead car for our fluids, food, and support throughout. My wife, Lynn, after running 11 miles in the beginning, ran another 6 miles with us towards the end just to coach us along. So many family and friends were out supporting us, lots of food at the end, and all of the training that people put into running was such a joy to see. All of this for one reason: To help other people who need our support.

A crew of bikers passed us a number of times, and one of them asked what we were doing, and why we were running further than they were biking. Lynn explained the story, and one of them pulled out a plastic bag and handed her eight crumpled up dollar bills in the middle of a rain shower somewhere around mile twenty-seven.

Anyway, back to studying. We will keep the http://www.firstgiving.com/44 site open for another month. We wish you all well.

Dante

University of Rhode Island Professor and 15 Pre-Med Students Raising Funds for Adopt a Doctor

Kingston, RI April 5, 2008

Dr. Roger LeBrun, Professor of Entomology at the University of Rhode Island, has long had an interest in global health issues. He has recently agreed to help fund raise for the event, a 'Run for Global Health,' and recruited the efforts of 15 bright, hardworking pre-med students. Dr. LeBrun’s students, who are currently enrolled in his honors class “The Global Challenge of Emerging Infectious Disease,” have been learning about the fight to battle diseases in the countries helped by Adopt a Doctor, and saw this fundraising effort as a direct way to make a difference. The Professor, along with the help of his students, are determined to raise the $1,600 necessary for Adopt a Doctor to sponsor a new doctor within the program. They will work to promote the message of Adopt a Doctor, and support the efforts of University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine students Dante Leven and Gary Simmons; who will be running a 50 mile course to raise funds.

Dr. Elie Wiesel Supports Adopt A Doctor with autographed novel The Time of the Uprooted!

Friday, April 5, 2008

Elie Wiesel is the author of more than forty books, including his unforgettable international best sellers Night and A Beggar in Jerusalem, winner of the Prix Medicis. He has been awarded the Presidentail Medal of Freedom, the United States Congressional Gold Medal, and the French Legion of Honor with the rank of Grand Cross. In 1986, he received the Nobel Peace Prize.

Editorial Review From Bookmarks Magazine
Starting with Night (1958), Wiesel, who survived the Nazi concentration camps of Auschwitz and Buchenwald, has testified against Holocaust atrocities and revealed the collective Jewish experience in more than 40 works of fiction and nonfiction. Recipient of the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts on behalf of oppressed people, Wiesel has become the spokesman for a lost generation. His novel, like his other work, raises moral questions about love, faith, survival, politics, and exile. A few critics thought these themes too diffuse; the disjointed style similarly jarred some. But the consensus is that The Time of the Uprooted is an artful, redemptive, and ultimately humbling exploration of the Holocaust’s lasting emotional impact.

Dr. Wiesel has donated an autographed copy of The Time of the Uprooted to Adopt a Doctor. This copy is now being auctioned, with which 100% of the proceeds will support doctors working in Africa.

Minimum bids start at $25 USD. Auction will end April 28th. Please email your bid to ray@adoptadoctor.org .

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Program Overview Frequently Asked Questions Our Team President's Story Chairman's Message Liberia Malawi Mali Sierra Leone Join our Campaign Donate Volunteer Fundraise Join our mailing list now! Go » No new blog posts found	Every day 35,000 children under age five die in the world's poorest countries, mainly from three diseases: pneumonia, diarrhea, and measles. In total, 13 million people in the developing world die annually from easily treatable diseases such as these. As health conditions in these countries continue to worsen, doctors are fleeing. Adopt A Doctor, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has identified and selected four of the world's poorest nations from which doctors are leaving due to poor compensation and a lack of resources. We offer financial aid and other critical support for physicians in these countries so they can stay and save thousands of lives. Adopt a Doctor has received donations from supporters around the world, including countries like England, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and the United States. Adopt a Doctor Names New Chairman Providence, RI, June 11, 2008 On June 11, 2008 Adopt a Doctor, an international non-profit corporation based in Providence, Rhode Island named Andrew Galli of Baltimore, MD Chairman of the board of directors. Andrew brings a vast wealth of knowledge and experience in the non-profit sector acting most recently as the Executive Director of the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition. Galli is not a stranger to Providence having previously served as an Administrator in the Rhode Island Secretary of State's office, as Consumer Programs Coordinator within the Rhode Island Attorney General's office, and led the fundraising efforts as Campaign Coordinator for The Fund for Community Progress. Andrew will assist Adopt a Doctor to continue its expansion of support both outside New England and internationally and formulate an innovative fundraising campaign to assist in this outreach. Adopt a Doctor is excited to have Andrew Galli as it's new Chairman as it continues to grow its presence and support medical doctors working in four of the world's poorest nations. Adopt a Doctor Sponsors a New Medical Doctor in Mali Providence, RI, June 2 2008 Adopt a Doctor, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Providence, RI, has officially "adopted" our newest Medical Doctor, Dr. Kadiatou Tall. With the addition of Dr. Tall, Adopt a Doctor continues to add new doctors from four of the world's poorest nations, Sierra Leone, Mali, Malawi, and Liberia to its program. Medical doctors in these countries are leaving due to poor compensation and a lack of resources. We offer financial aid and other critical support for physicians in these African countries. Adopt a Doctor is also proud to announce that Dr. Tall is our first female doctor. Dr. Tall will be working at the Dielibougou Community Health Center in Mali along with several other doctors already associated with Adopt a Doctor. With the addition of Dr. Tall, Adopt a Doctor now has 15 medical doctors serving in four of the world's poorest nations working to save thousands of lives. Art Auction to Benefit Adopt a Doctor Providence, RI May 12, 2008 Adopt a Doctor, the international nonprofit based in Providence, RI, is hosting its 2nd Annual Art Auction at 5:30pm, Thursday, May 22nd at The Spot at 286 Thayer Street in Providence. A Tom Sgouros painting is the highlight of this fun filled auction to support medical doctors in Africa. Gold's Gym provided a door prize consisting of a two-week pass to both of their locations (East Greenwich & Pawtucket), a gym bag, and a tee shirt ... a$250 value. Admission to the event is free. CC & Chris Wall of Residential Properties are honorary co-chairs. Call Ray Rickman at 401-421-0606 for more information. Considering A Charitable Gift Annuity? Act Before June 30 for Higher Annuity Rates and to Assist Adopt a Doctor Providence, RI April 30, 2008 If you're considering funding a charitable gift annuity (CGA) – through the Foundation or another charity which accepts them – you may want to do so by the end of June. As of July 1, gift annuity payouts will be lower. A CGA is defined by the American Council on Gift Annuities as "a way to make a gift to your favorite charity, and still receive an income for yourself or others...in return for a transfer of cash or other property (the charity) agrees to pay a fixed sum of money for a period measured by one or two lives." What will the lower rate mean? Although payments are based on a number of factors – including the value of the contribution, the number of annuitants, and the age(s) of the annuitant(s) – here's one example: A 70-year-old funds a $25,000 single annuitant CGA. If he does so by June 30, he qualifies for a 6.5% annuity rate, providing $1,625 a year. If he waits until July 1 or later, the same CGA will have an annuity rate of 6.1% and resulting payments will be $100 less every year for the remainder of the annuitant's life. (The downside? The amount of the charitable tax deduction also declines on July 1, in this case from $9,038 to $7,991.) For more information, including the numerous benefits to this type of planned gift, see Charitable Gift Annuities on the Rhode Island Foundation website and/or contact Ray Rickman at (401) 421-0606 or ray@adoptadoctor.org. A Letter from Dante - Fifty Mile Run Summary May 7, 2008 Dear Adopt A Doctor Supporters, So we had a wonderful success yesterday. The event went incredibly well and was quite an experience. Both Gary and I finished the 50 mile race, surprisingly feeling quite well. We came in just over 9 hours. Some minor blisters, cramps, cuts, scrapes, muscle burning, fatigue, exhaustion, and some major hunger. But otherwise we felt better than we had expected. I believe that any bit of suffering is important for people to feel when we live in such a comfortable part of this world, and are fortunate enough to have been created here. For a cause like this, it is never really enough, but is necessary. It helps to be a little crazy and have some internal drive to want to run any great distance, but it was truly amazing watching how seriously each of the teams were and to see the determination in the runners, organizers and supporters. It was also amazing to see how much this event grew in just one year. We had some incredible support and organization from classmates. Our EMT, Audrey, rode her bike within yelling distance from us for the entire course. One of our primary organizers, Brianna, drove the course multiple times setting up the event, and was our lead car for our fluids, food, and support throughout. My wife, Lynn, after running 11 miles in the beginning, ran another 6 miles with us towards the end just to coach us along. So many family and friends were out supporting us, lots of food at the end, and all of the training that people put into running was such a joy to see. All of this for one reason: To help other people who need our support. A crew of bikers passed us a number of times, and one of them asked what we were doing, and why we were running further than they were biking. Lynn explained the story, and one of them pulled out a plastic bag and handed her eight crumpled up dollar bills in the middle of a rain shower somewhere around mile twenty-seven. Anyway, back to studying. We will keep the http://www.firstgiving.com/44 site open for another month. We wish you all well. Dante University of Rhode Island Professor and 15 Pre-Med Students Raising Funds for Adopt a Doctor Kingston, RI April 5, 2008 Dr. Roger LeBrun, Professor of Entomology at the University of Rhode Island, has long had an interest in global health issues. He has recently agreed to help fund raise for the event, a 'Run for Global Health,' and recruited the efforts of 15 bright, hardworking pre-med students. Dr. LeBrun’s students, who are currently enrolled in his honors class “The Global Challenge of Emerging Infectious Disease,” have been learning about the fight to battle diseases in the countries helped by Adopt a Doctor, and saw this fundraising effort as a direct way to make a difference. The Professor, along with the help of his students, are determined to raise the $1,600 necessary for Adopt a Doctor to sponsor a new doctor within the program. They will work to promote the message of Adopt a Doctor, and support the efforts of University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine students Dante Leven and Gary Simmons; who will be running a 50 mile course to raise funds. Dr. Elie Wiesel Supports Adopt A Doctor with autographed novel The Time of the Uprooted! Friday, April 5, 2008 Elie Wiesel is the author of more than forty books, including his unforgettable international best sellers Night and A Beggar in Jerusalem, winner of the Prix Medicis. He has been awarded the Presidentail Medal of Freedom, the United States Congressional Gold Medal, and the French Legion of Honor with the rank of Grand Cross. In 1986, he received the Nobel Peace Prize. Editorial Review From Bookmarks Magazine Starting with Night (1958), Wiesel, who survived the Nazi concentration camps of Auschwitz and Buchenwald, has testified against Holocaust atrocities and revealed the collective Jewish experience in more than 40 works of fiction and nonfiction. Recipient of the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts on behalf of oppressed people, Wiesel has become the spokesman for a lost generation. His novel, like his other work, raises moral questions about love, faith, survival, politics, and exile. A few critics thought these themes too diffuse; the disjointed style similarly jarred some. But the consensus is that The Time of the Uprooted is an artful, redemptive, and ultimately humbling exploration of the Holocaust’s lasting emotional impact. Dr. Wiesel has donated an autographed copy of The Time of the Uprooted to Adopt a Doctor. This copy is now being auctioned, with which 100% of the proceeds will support doctors working in Africa. Minimum bids start at $25 USD. Auction will end April 28th. Please email your bid to ray@adoptadoctor.org . Print this page Email this page Home Top

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