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Hi everyone,
This campaign is created to raise money to fund the non-profit Missions for Love Beyond Borders. We aim to promote access to therapeutic services, maximize participation in everyday living, and empower caregivers of individuals with disabilities living in underserved communities.
My name is Sandra Duarte and I am an occupational therapist. In 2013 I joined the Medical Mission Ecuador. Along with a team of volunteer healthcare professionals, I have traveled every year to Ambato to provide free therapeutic services to hundreds of children presenting a wide range of disabilities.
The above video will introduce you to Domenica. She is a cheerful, and loving 12- year-old-girl who, like many other children living in Ambato and other areas in Ecuador was born with cerebral palsy.
Together, we can help her and many other children with disabilities improve their quality of life by providing parents and caregivers with the skills they need to support the caregiver’s role and facilitate family competence
Ecuador has a population of almost 15 million. Thirty eight percent of the population lives below the poverty line and as many as 13% of the total population has some type of disability.
Even though Ecuador has a comprehensive healthcare system. Many people with disabilities still struggle to get access to qualified healthcare services, such as occupational therapy.
Caring for a child with disabilities can profoundly impact the emotional state of parents.
Worrying about the child’s future, balancing time, promoting independence, avoiding regression, and financial issues are some of the additional concerns parents of children with disabilities face.
What is the reason behind this campaign?
I would like to ask for your support. Many parents of children with disabilities want to help their children, but they do not know how, generating anxiety, stress, guilt, and/or depression.
I want to provide parent coaching interventions that will support the caregiver’s role in caring for a child with disabilities using Telehealth technologies such as videoconferencing.
Our goal
This campaign is created to raise money to fund the non-profit Missions for Love Beyond Borders. We aim to promote access to therapeutic services, maximize participation in everyday living, and empower caregivers of individuals with disabilities living in underserved communities.
We will work directly with parents and caregivers to impart skills and knowledge to help their children achieve a full potential and participation in all aspects of their life.
For several months I have been attending trainings, building connections and creating partnerships to keep moving this project forward!
To create Missions for Love Beyond Borders and put the Telehealth coaching program in place we will need $5,000 to cover the following expenses:
· Incorporation
· Applying for a non-profit Federal tax-Exemption Status-501(c) (3)
· Insurance (fiduciary, D&D, and P&C)
· Computer
· Camera (External Webcam)
· HIPPA compliant Telehealth platform and data management tools
· Website domain
· Website hosting
· Other administrative fees (i.e., PO Box, accounting, bank fees)
Missions for Love Beyond Borders will rely on skilled volunteers and monetary donations. Families will never have to pay fees.
What do you get for donating?
As a supporter you will get gratification in knowing you have helped create more opportunities for people with disabilities in Ecuador.
You will receive up to date information. I will be documenting each step of the non-profit creation in this page, Twitter, and Facebook so you can be part of this amazing journey!
In addition, you will be the first person to know when we go live virtually!
When we meet our fundraising goal of $5,000 any additional funds will be allocated to administrative fees to keep the non-profit running for the first few years.
Your support matters!
Together, we can make a difference to the parents and the children living in Ecuador! In advance, we are so grateful for every person helping this cause.
Your donations will help give these amazing children and their families a better quality of life. Join me in showing them how loved and important they are. Spread love, provide more opportunities!
Thank you!
Sandra, Bill, Anne, Rocio & Michelle.
This campaign is created to raise money to fund the non-profit Missions for Love Beyond Borders. We aim to promote access to therapeutic services, maximize participation in everyday living, and empower caregivers of individuals with disabilities living in underserved communities.
My name is Sandra Duarte and I am an occupational therapist. In 2013 I joined the Medical Mission Ecuador. Along with a team of volunteer healthcare professionals, I have traveled every year to Ambato to provide free therapeutic services to hundreds of children presenting a wide range of disabilities.
The above video will introduce you to Domenica. She is a cheerful, and loving 12- year-old-girl who, like many other children living in Ambato and other areas in Ecuador was born with cerebral palsy.
Together, we can help her and many other children with disabilities improve their quality of life by providing parents and caregivers with the skills they need to support the caregiver’s role and facilitate family competence
Ecuador has a population of almost 15 million. Thirty eight percent of the population lives below the poverty line and as many as 13% of the total population has some type of disability.
Even though Ecuador has a comprehensive healthcare system. Many people with disabilities still struggle to get access to qualified healthcare services, such as occupational therapy.
Caring for a child with disabilities can profoundly impact the emotional state of parents.
Worrying about the child’s future, balancing time, promoting independence, avoiding regression, and financial issues are some of the additional concerns parents of children with disabilities face.
What is the reason behind this campaign?
I would like to ask for your support. Many parents of children with disabilities want to help their children, but they do not know how, generating anxiety, stress, guilt, and/or depression.
I want to provide parent coaching interventions that will support the caregiver’s role in caring for a child with disabilities using Telehealth technologies such as videoconferencing.
Our goal
This campaign is created to raise money to fund the non-profit Missions for Love Beyond Borders. We aim to promote access to therapeutic services, maximize participation in everyday living, and empower caregivers of individuals with disabilities living in underserved communities.
We will work directly with parents and caregivers to impart skills and knowledge to help their children achieve a full potential and participation in all aspects of their life.
For several months I have been attending trainings, building connections and creating partnerships to keep moving this project forward!
To create Missions for Love Beyond Borders and put the Telehealth coaching program in place we will need $5,000 to cover the following expenses:
· Incorporation
· Applying for a non-profit Federal tax-Exemption Status-501(c) (3)
· Insurance (fiduciary, D&D, and P&C)
· Computer
· Camera (External Webcam)
· HIPPA compliant Telehealth platform and data management tools
· Website domain
· Website hosting
· Other administrative fees (i.e., PO Box, accounting, bank fees)
Missions for Love Beyond Borders will rely on skilled volunteers and monetary donations. Families will never have to pay fees.
What do you get for donating?
As a supporter you will get gratification in knowing you have helped create more opportunities for people with disabilities in Ecuador.
You will receive up to date information. I will be documenting each step of the non-profit creation in this page, Twitter, and Facebook so you can be part of this amazing journey!
In addition, you will be the first person to know when we go live virtually!
When we meet our fundraising goal of $5,000 any additional funds will be allocated to administrative fees to keep the non-profit running for the first few years.
Your support matters!
Together, we can make a difference to the parents and the children living in Ecuador! In advance, we are so grateful for every person helping this cause.
Your donations will help give these amazing children and their families a better quality of life. Join me in showing them how loved and important they are. Spread love, provide more opportunities!
Thank you!
Sandra, Bill, Anne, Rocio & Michelle.
Fundraising team: Bill, Anne, Rocio & Michelle (3)
Sandra Duarte
Organizer
New York, NY
Sandra Duarte
Beneficiary
Rocio Alonso
Team member
Anne Manning
Team member