On New Year's Eve I wanted to take a moment to recognize a few of the amazing Salvadorans who make PazSalud's work easier and more effective. Without these great women we would not be able to impact the lives we do in this incredible country.
Carmen Aviles (pictured with some of her children) has enabled us to help Gloribel go to school and continue the process of overcoming her disabilities in order to lead a happy, healthy and productive life. As Gloribel's neighbor and godmother, she monitors her progress, addresses issues as they arise and serves as a vital conduit between Gloribel and PazSalud.
Rosa Aguiar has volunteered with PazSalud since our medical mission in her hometown, Comasagua, in 2009. She volunteers on PazSalud's medical missions by working with patients diagnosed with cataracts and pterygiums and explaining how PazSalud can assist them in our eye surgery mission. She plays a critical role in enrolling people and assisting us on-site with the patients during the eye surgery mission, providing local continuity and helping patients throughout the process.
Rosy Melara, a retired surgery nurse, volunteers on PazSalud's eye surgery missions as a scrub nurse. She has also helped us build strong connections with our host hospitals. In addition, Rosy tirelessly works with Sandra Lopez to connect her with the local resources she needs to prevail over her physical limitations. Rosy was Sandra's first teacher and worked with her over six months to give her the basic skills and education to enter first grade.
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