Sixteen Global Health Fellows traveled from Zambia and Malowi to the Roanoke Valley, spending 2 weeks learning about medical and cultural issues that can impact medical care in their respective countries. Karen ReMine was happy to be invited as a consultant to speak to the group during their studies at Virginia Tech.

Two members, who were Zambian reporters, came to the OMNI Farm to interview Anderson and Karen. The video was broadcasted on 2 separate evenings on the Zambia news, and the same reporters came to visit Anderson in the hospital. A lovely Zambian meal was also shared by this group at the home of Pastor and Mrs. Elijah Mwitanti, (OMNI executive board), Karen ReMine, Gil Harrington, and Chriss Ross: OMNI team members.

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Anderson‘s first surgery was a success.

Anderson had his dressing change with Dr. Zelen this morning, and he is recovering well. Now he has a bone stimulator on to assist with the healing.

His second surgery is scheduled for June 27th.

The Chicago Tribune has posted a story on Anderson: “Anderson Mambwe out of the hospital after foot surgery.”

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The Roanoke Times has a full article on Anderson entitled, “A Zambian teen gets a chance to be healthy.”

Anderson’s surgery is scheduled for tomorrow.

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From WDBJ 7, Roanoke:

ROANOKE, Va. — The pain is something that never stops for Anderson Mambwe. “Which is a 24 hour pain as well as the swelling,” he said. The 17-year-old was facing life as a possible double amputee. However, that has all changed thanks to the Orphan Medical Network and another group from Canada. Anderson will receive a life saving surgery free of charge. Lewis Gale Hospital will provide all hospital and surgical care at no cost.

Karen ReMine is president of the Orphan Medical Network International. She is so pleased that Anderson will have a new outlook on life now. “The only care they could give him (in Zambia) was to amputate both legs so he’s gonna have a future and a life. He’s a bright boy. He has a lot ahead of him so this is a chance for him.”

I asked Anderson why he had a spark in his eye. “Spark, because I am excited . Yeah, sure, that’s why you see a spark,” he said.

The teen was baptized Sunday at St. John Lutheran Church in Roanoke. He says he relies on his strength to help him through his journey.

Anderson’s surgery has been scheduled for Friday, April 27th.

The Third Annual Morgan Harrington Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Hanging Rock Golf Club on Friday, June 8, 2012. Morgan was abducted from the University of Virginia on October 17, 2009, and her body was found on January 26, 2010. Her murderer(s) remain at large. Proceeds will benefit one of Morgan’s favorite charities, Orphan Medical Network International (OMNI).

OMNI has recently completed the construction of a three-room school in Ndola, Zambia that has been named the “Morgan Harrington Educational Wing” in her honor. All proceeds will go towards it’s operation.

Morgan was a student at Virginia Tech studying to be a teacher.

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Anderson is an extraordinary student from Zambia, Africa. Born with an abnormality that has caused severe swelling and pain in his legs and feet, Anderson has endured a life of suffering and pain.

Seeds of Hope and OMNI have partnered to bring Anderson to America to perform two corrective surgeries that will save his legs from amputation.

You can be a part of Anderson’s story and contribute to his recovery at omnimissions.com.

3rd Annual Morgan Harrington Memorial Golf Tournament
June 8, Hanging Rock Country Club, Salem, VA

• Team registration fee: $260 for four players
• $1,000 corporate sponsorship (includes greens fees for a team of four players)
• $250 hospitality cart sponsorship
• $150 hole sponsor

The 3rd Annual Morgan Harrington Memorial Golf Tournament honors Morgan Harrington. The event will be held at Hanging Rock Golf Club on Friday, June 8, 2012. This will be an 18-hole, 4-person, Captain’s Choice tournament with a shotgun start at 1:30 pm. Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant will be providing their fabulous fajitas for lunch and TGI Friday’s will have their famous Jack Daniel’s burgers available at the end of the round.

Magic City Ford is once again sponsoring a 2012 Ford Fusion as a hole-in-one prize!

All proceeds will be benefiting one of Morgan’s favorite charities, Orphan Medical Network International (OMNI) and will go towards the operation of the new Morgan Harrington Educational Wing in Zambia, Africa. OMNI is a 501 (c) (3) organization.

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Dear Karen,

All is well at school. The pupils started writing the end of term tests on Monday 26/3/12. We’ll have an open day on wednesday4/4/12. School will close on Thursday 5/4/12. Pupils will go on recess for 1 week and come back on the 16/4/12 up to 27th/4/12. They will break again for 1 week and come back for second term which will start on 7/5/12.

FOODSTUFFS
1-11 BAGS OF MEALIE MEAL
2-30 LITRES OF COOKING OIL
3- 25KG POWDERED MILK
4-5 SACKS OF SOYA CHUNKS
5- 4 LITRES ORANGE JUICE
6- 40 BARS OF LAUNDRY SOAP
7- 8 GALLONS OF BEANS
8- 10KG SALT
9- 30 KG BUKA FISH
10- 5 DISH PASTE
11- 10 GALLONS OF KAPENTA
12-VEGES, TOMATOES AND ONIONS

ILLNESSES/INJURIES
No major illnesses nor any injuries were recorded.

ATTENDANCE/ABSENTEEISM
The attendance for the week has been very good.

Thanks for all the continued financial and material support.

Continued Blessings,

Teddy.

Jane Vance has been working on a new painting and major work entitled, “Deliver in Time.”

The painting is inspired by and depicts the work of OMNI, Emanuel Jal, and others.

Here we see a mother comforting her child, OMNI President Karen ReMine holding a dying child in her arms, and young patients.