Got back to Arizona this morning. Still very tired, but I feel like I am getting better from being sick.
One of the doctor groups in Haiti had their own photographer, Todd Bellot, who also had a 7D. We tried to get together each morning so I could give him some free photography lessons. One morning one of the 82nd Airbone patrols came over asking to speak with me. Todd grabbed these 2 shots, which Im really grateful for, because Im usually the one taking the pictures.
There have already been some wonderful developments with the 82nd since I left. Mathew and I were successful in finding them sources for Food, Water Purification, Tarps, Tents, and I finally got word tonight that we were indeed able to get them clothing for distribution as well. The clothing was the hardest to find, and we worked with another smaller volunteer group called Sow A Seed, who helps ~9 orphanages in PAP on a long term basis. Long story short, we asked them to help us find a clothing source in country and if they could find it, we would help them finance the purchase of it for distribution. I also asked Sow a Seed to assume my role in working with the 82nd, and help find them a long term solution for the orphanages on our list. Not only have distributions been happening this week, Mathieu and I learned as we were leaving on Wednesday that our list had finally got the attention of UNICEF, to whom we delivered the list. This was always the original goal, to gather data on the orphanages and get the information into the hands of a group who could help them long term.
While it will take some time for UNICEF to go over the list, it appears that the long term solutions are finally coming into play. When the 82nd leaves, the orphanages should be in good hands. 
This is one of the clothing bales we were able to aquire in co-ordination with Sow A Seed. 🙂 We are aiming to clothe 330 orphans!
That’s Fantastic!!
A born leader you are Michael!!
Todd these are great images! So neat to see michaeil in action after weeks of writing about it….you did and are still doing incredible things! glad to hear you are feeling better.
Glad you made it home safe and sound, and I hope you make a full recovery quickly…so glad to hear that UNICEF finally got word of what you were doing there…well done, Michael.
Great job Michael.
You have done a phenominal job there! Glad you made it there and back safely too! Hope you’re feeling better too!!!
Awesome Michael! So amazing what you did. I am so glad your home safe!
Michael I feel proud of you ! thanks for doing something that I did not have the courage of doing!, you truly represented many of us out there!, welcome back my friend!. Luis.
Michael, you deserve a gold medal my friend…!
Mike, what made you sick in Haiti?
We are glad you are home safe and sound!!
I’v said it before and i’ll say it again YOU ARE THE MAN!! proud of you brother glad you made it back safe to .what would i do with out my mentor LOL now eat you the biggest pizza you can find take it easy bro