The ecumenical group out of Myrtle Beach is sending the first of several semis filled with new clothes, toys, and food (donated by a local Sam's Club) directly to Long Beach on Thursday. I'll help guide them in with my cell phone. Wow, I thought the priesthood had ended my dream of one day becoming a big rig dispatcher!
St. Paul's Episcopal School Mobile collected four tons of relief supplies as a result of their relief campaign. Thanks to Leslie Lerner and all the students that helped collect and load up the truck. It will be delivered this weekend.
The students at the Murray School at Wilmer Hall are making up hurricane care packages for the children affected by the storm. You should see the love they are putting into this project... for other children in need.
As you know, the medical team at the site (the core of which is an International Medical Alliance first response outfit) was up and running a week ago and they are doing a fantastic job. They saw almost 800 patients in the first 72 hours. A satellite medical support unit is being established at Bayou Le Batre, with mobile units being sent out to Kiln and surrounding communities.
The Medical Society of Mobile is supplying manpower and medication support. Pam Koch of St. Paul's is helping coordinate the doctor/nurse schedules. Cash donations are welcome to help purchase medications and supplies. See www.msomc.com for details.
The ARC logistics coordinator for the Gulf Coast (our friend Claude) visited the Long Beach distribution site. He was so impressed that they are now sending semis directly, full of needed food and supplies. We might have to start up food delivery again, if supplies dry up, but so far so good. This gives us space to come up for air and look at other emerging requirements.
Volunteers, however, are still in high demand as the effort continues. Meet at St. Paul's parking lot at 8:30 on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, and convoy over to help hand out food and comfort. It will be a life-changing experience, I promise.
