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DIRECT RELIEF | SUMMER 2004
Activities:
March 16 – August 1, 2004 2003 Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi
Over $33.6 million in medical aid
Serving more than 6.2 million people
Visits Direct Relief Headquarters
In the following 31 countries: This article is excerpted from the Santa Barbara TT: Discussions about human rights often focus on the
Independent. For information about this publication, actions of governments. How can private citizens in
Afghanistan visit www.independent.com. Iran or in the United States help protect and promote
human rights?
Bolivia Shirin Ebadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in
October 2003 for her efforts to advance democracy SE: Naturally, the members of any society play
Cambodia and human rights. The award citation stated, “As an important role in determining the shape of the
Cameroon a lawyer, judge, lecturer, writer and activist, she government that represents them – first, in the
has spoken out clearly and strongly in her country, election of their representatives, then in monitoring
China Iran, and far beyond its borders. She has stood up their implementation of the law. The Iranian people
Dominican Republic as a sound professional, a courageous person, and rely very much on the support of the international
has never heeded the threats to her own safety.” An community. Civil society is a powerful influence.
Estonia advocate of non-violent change, Ms. Ebadi has been
TT: With regard to the religious and social context of
El Salvador the subject of two assassination attempts and been
Islam, we receive conflicting information in the United
imprisoned for her activities.
Ethiopia States about the situation in Iran and other Islamic
She is the first Iranian, and the first Muslim woman countries. It is sometimes suggested that human rights,
Fiji to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Ms. Ebadi visited or at least some of them, are inherently in tension with
Ghana Direct Relief International with her daughter, and Islam.
her colleague Dr. Abdolkarim Lahidji, an Iranian
Guatemala human rights lawyer who runs the Paris-based Iranian SE: Human rights are the universal standards that are
applicable to everyone, every human in the world. It’s
Guyana League for Human Rights. Ebadi, whose brother
not limited or exclusive to the western culture or the
earned a Ph.D. at UCSB, was in Santa Barbara for an
Haiti appearance at UCSB Arts and Lecture Series, co-hosted eastern culture. It is the product of human achievement
of human society. There are some Muslims who are
Honduras by the University’s Center for Middle East Studies and
using the excuse that Islam is not compatible with
Direct Relief. She spoke with Thomas Tighe, Direct
India Relief President and CEO, on Sunday evening and human rights, and they therefore keep abusing human
Monday afternoon at Direct Relief’s warehouse. Dr. rights and saying human rights do not apply to some
Indonesia cultures, to some traditions.
Nayareh Tohidi, professor of Women’s Studies at Cal
Iraq State Northridge, provided the translation. This type of people or type of government have used
Jamaica Islam and religion as an excuse, as a cover, to continue
to repress and oppress their own people. This is the
Kenya essence of my message. You cannot use the excuse of
Laos Islam to abuse and violate peoples’ human rights.
Mexico We need to separate the wrongdoing of an individual
from their religion. Iran is a traditional society, and the
Nicaragua patriarchal tradition affects the treatment of women.
Islam is not a religion of terror or violence. With
Peru respect to women’s rights, it is important to note that
Philippines 65 percent of university students in Iran are women.
Romania TT: What does your award mean for the women in
Iran and women in other Islamic nations with regard
Sierra Leone
to human rights?
South Africa
SE: For me it means that the world has appreciated the
South Korea struggle of women for justice, for their rights.
photo: Monie Photography
Uganda I want to thank [Direct Relief] for what you are doing,
especially for the people in Iran. I wish the world
United States could see America through what you are doing, to
help people in Iran and elsewhere, and the concern for
women and children. This is not what we see.
TT: Wealth is only useful for the sake of something
Healthy people. else, and we are a wealthy country. We are privileged
to see how willing people are to share, and it is our
Better world. Shirin Ebadi speaks with Direct Relief President Thomas Tighe. honor to help.

2. In-Kind Donors In Focus
From March 16, 2004, through
August 1, 2004, Direct Relief
provided medical aid with a wholesale
value of over $33.6 million. The New Partnership with
vast majority of these products were
donated by American corporations. Bristol-Myers Squibb
We thank our in-kind donors, without Direct Relief International and Bristol-Myers Squibb
whom we would not be able to help recently launched the Medical Mission Box Program,
so many people around the world. which supports traveling United States physicians on
overseas medical trips. The program provides doctors
3M Pharmaceuticals
with Bristol-Myers Squibb products for their work in
Abbott Laboratories underserved areas throughout the world.
Pfizer – Committed to
Accutome, Inc. Helping In Afghanistan
While the box is only the size of a toaster oven and
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. weighs approximately 25 pounds, it is filled with Since 2002, when Direct Relief initiated assistance
pharmaceuticals worth over $20,000. Direct Relief’s to war-torn Afghanistan, Pfizer has contributed a
Allergan, Inc.
Chief Medical Officer and Pharmacist, in consultation total of $55,000 in financial support for relief efforts
Ansell Healthcare Incorporated with Bristol-Myers Squibb, selected the contents of there. Pfizer has helped deliver $616,860 wholesale
BD the box. The pharmaceuticals include a range of value worth of critically needed pharmaceuticals,
antibiotics, analgesics, and anti-fungals and can be medical supplies, and medical equipment to Afghan-
Beiersdorf Inc.
applied to a diverse population. run medical facilities and health programs. Through
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Pfizer’s generosity, hundreds of thousands of Afghanis,
ConMed To date, 30 physicians on medical trips to 16 different particularly women and children who are most in need,
countries have participated in the program, providing have received medical care. Together, Pfizer and Direct
Den-Mat Corporation aid to over 8,000 patients, most of whom would Relief are not only helping individual people receive
Don Wilson Company have otherwise never received treatment. Feedback, care, but are rebuilding the capacity of the medical
Ethicon, Inc. collected on an evaluation form upon the physician’s system in Afghanistan. In a country where great needs
return, is integral to the success of the program. remain, there are many people who are profoundly
GlaxoSmithKline The doctors’ comments and recommendations grateful that Pfizer is committed to help Afghanistan.
Henry Schein, Inc. will help shape the future of the program. Direct
Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc. Relief is honored to have the opportunity to work
with Bristol-Myers Squibb to equip volunteer U.S.
Johnson & Johnson
physicians with resources for people in need. If you
Johnson & Johnson Consumer are interested in participating in the Medical Mission
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Box program, please contact Damon Taugher at
King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. dtaugher@directrelief.org.
photo: Linda Cullen
Lombart Instrument Wish Granted!
McGraw-Hill Companies
In the Spring 2004 edition of “the Bulletin,” we listed
McKesson Medical-Surgical a forklift on our “wish list.” The Eiting Foundation
McNeil Consumer & Specialty learned of our urgent need and generously donated the
Pharmaceuticals funds to purchase a refurbished 2000 Crown Electric
Lift and a three-phase battery charger through Bob
Medical Innovations, Inc. Baby weighing in Afghanistan
Wierville of BW Wholesale and Consulting, LLC of
Medline Industries, Inc. New Bremen, Ohio.
Merck & Company, Inc. The Eiting Foundation’s $20,000 gift afforded not
Microflex only the purchase of the forklift, but also provided
Midmark Corporation the refurbishment of our existing forklift and the
purchase of a new pallet spinner for shrink wrapping
Nellcor our shipments. These improvements in operations have
Omron Healthcare, Inc. increased production in the warehouse tremendously Thank you FedEx
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare and allow for more aid to go out everyday. Thank you
Federal Express (FedEx) announced on July 22, 2004,
Eiting Foundation!
Purdue Pharma, L.P. that it will increase their in-kind donation for Direct
p.s. We need a high-speed networked digital copier Relief International from $500 per month to $1,000
Respironics, Inc.
($15,000)! for domestic and $5,000 for international shipping
Shaman Botanicals per month. FedEx is the world’s largest express
photo: Kelly Darnell, Program Officer
Spenco Medical Corporation transportation company, providing fast and reliable
STADA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. delivery to every address in the United States and to
215 countries.
Sunstar Butler
For over twelve years, FedEx has generously
TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA
contributed shipping to Direct Relief on a monthly
Textilease Medique basis and has responded to our urgent requests for
Tronex International, Inc. air shipping in response to disasters and emergencies.
FedEx’s contributions have helped thousands of people
Valleylab Inc.
receive essential medical assistance. Their support
Vitamin Angel Alliance has provided significant savings, helping us maintain
Vitaminerals, Inc. operational efficiency and direct our resources towards
helping more people around the world.
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Our New Forklift
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3. From the Field
Together Improving the Health
of Senegalese Women and Children
by Kelly Darnell, Program Officer
With little natural resources and a per capita project exclusively devoted
income of $500 per year, Senegal is one of to improving emergency
the poorest countries in the world. It sits just obstetric care. Throughout
18th from the bottom of the United Nations Senegal, woman and infants
Development Program (UNDP) scale, which often die because health
ranks countries according to life expectancy, centers are not properly
education levels, and standard of living. equipped with lifesaving
Despite the high level of poverty, a rapidly medical equipment, and
growing tourist industry and an extremely low health providers do not
HIV/AIDS infection rate that is slightly over 1 have adequate training
in emergency delivery
photo: Ann Veazey
percent makes Senegal a success story compared
to many of its West African neighbors. The skills. MSH is working
country also has an organized health system to reduce the number of
that is in a position to provide health care to maternal and infant deaths
the most remote areas of the country through by providing emergency
a network of staffed health posts, health obstetric equipment as well as
centers, and hospitals. This health system is training for health providers.
Training topics include how Program Officer Kelly Darnell (center) meets with the
also supported by wide-spread collaborative
to resuscitate a newborn, how Medical Director of Senegalese Health Center
efforts between non-governmental organizations
(NGOs), the Ministry of Health, and U.S. to recognize the early warning supplies and equipment needed to allow these
Agency for International Development (USAID). signs of women needing a cesarean section, and trained health practitioners to implement their
what to do when a woman begins hemorrhaging new skills. Many of the delivery rooms and
Despite clear improvements in the past decade, during delivery.
Senegal remains an unsafe place for children neonatal ICUs visited could benefit from Direct
under the age of five and pregnant women Another partner NGO that is working in Relief donations of basic items such as delivery
with delivery complications. According to the Senegal to improve the diagnosis and treatment instruments, vacuum extractors for woman who
World Health Organization, nearly one in 160 of childhood illnesses is Basics II. Currently five have miscarried, infant warmers, baby scales,
women in rural Senegal dies during childbirth. diseases or conditions are responsible for 70 needles, syringes, incubators, and neonatal
Nearly one in seven children dies before the age percent of all childhood deaths in developing ambu bags for resuscitating newborns.
of five, and one in four suffers from chronic countries - pneumonia/acute respiratory
At the end of my visit, representatives from
malnutrition, malaria, and upper respiratory infection, measles, malaria, malnutrition, and
USAID and I met with the U.S. Ambassador
infections. diarrhea. Basics II is training health providers
to Senegal, Allan Roth, in order to brief him
to recognize and treat early warning signs
In May of this year, USAID invited Direct Relief on this new collaboration. Ambassador Roth
for health conditions like dehydration in
to Senegal to meet with local NGO partners to discussed the fact that although USAID has long
children, as well as providing education at
identify ways to support country-wide efforts in partnered with NGOs like Direct Relief, these
the community level, where the diarrhea that
improving health care, particularly for women partnerships are even more important today.
causes dehydration starts, and by talking to
and children. In 1970, the U.S. government provided 70
parents about how to prevent diarrhea through
percent of American foreign assistance. Today,
One of these NGOs was the Management simple measures like ensuring their children
American citizens, companies, and NGOs
Science for Health (MSH), which has a are drinking clean water and washing their
provide 80 percent of the assistance, while the
hands after using
the restroom. In U.S. government has reduced its commitment to
addition, Basics II 20 percent. Agencies like USAID are recognizing
is increasing access the enormous contributions made by American
to immunizations NGOs in addressing issues standing in the
throughout way of education, economic development, and
the country, healthcare delivery.
promoting exclusive Each of the NGOs with which I met during my
breastfeeding visit to Senegal are effectively run by Senegalese
to prevent professionals with backgrounds in community
photo: Kelly Darnell, Program Officer
malnutrition, and planning, education, and medicine. All are
ensuring that all committed to improving the health system in
health facilities have their country. By supporting their efforts, Direct
a baby weighing Relief can build on the strengths of this rapidly
program, as weight improving health system that is making it safer
is an important for childbirth and for children.
indicator of a
child’s health. Kelly Darnell has been a Program Officer at
Direct Relief International for five years. She
Unfortunately, previously served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in
many of the health Cote d’Ivoire.
facilities supported
by the efforts of
Mothers waiting for immunizations and baby weighing at MSH and Basics II
Thies Health Post, Senegal are still lacking the
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4. Here at Home
California Clinics Program:
Help for Low-Income, Medically Underserved Californians
Since December 2003, Direct Relief over the ability of community and free Direct Relief’s distribution channel to
International has provided more than clinics to keep up with expanding patient community and free clinics has solidified, and
$3.4 million wholesale value worth of populations, growing health insurance costs what began as a single offer from one company
pharmaceuticals and supplies to 51 community for their patients, and an increasing number has propelled itself into a full domestic support
and free clinics in California. The California of uninsured working families. Direct Relief program, helping charitable clinics throughout
Clinics Program began in response to the has begun to pursue several opportunities to the State. Direct Relief is extremely grateful to
State’s budget crisis and a growing need for support the efforts of the State’s healthcare King Pharmaceuticals for making this possible,
healthcare among low-income families in the safety net, including distributing product and we look forward to bridging the gap of
State. Discussions with healthcare providers contributions from King Pharmaceuticals health services for the poor and uninsured here
throughout the Central Coast and Los that included antibiotics and anti-infectives at home.
Angeles confirmed the significant concerns to domestic providers. Over the past months,
Alcon Laboratories Helps
Direct Relief’s Domestic
California Firefighters – Again! Activities Highlights
In July 2004, more than 30,000 acres in Alcon Laboratories also donated • Emergency Response: 2003 and 2004 California Wildfires,
northern Los Angeles County were scorched Systane to Direct Relief in 2002 Arizona Wildfires, 1994 Northridge Earthquake,
by wildfires. Over 2,300 firefighters battled the 2003 when more than 800,000 Standing Agreements with Local and State Officials as
blazes and were persistently plagued by smoke acres were burned in Southern Community Resource
and particulate matter in the air. Eye lubricants California in what Governor
were in short supply, hampering the firefighters’ Gray Davis called “the worst, • Emergency Preparedness: Disaster Modules at 24
efforts, until Alcon Laboratories offered to the most expensive, the most Local Schools, Vulnerable Populations Program (education
donate 22,000 bottles of Systane, an over-the- severe” fire in the state’s history. preparing seniors and at-risk community members with
counter eye lubricant. disaster planning)
Alcon Laboratories Inc. is
Captain Charlie Johnson of the Santa Barbara a $3 billion international • Healthy Smiles Dental Education and Care Program:
County Fire Department said, “Our firefighters, pharmaceutical company Dental Kits, Free Dental Clinics, Early Childhood Oral
even with good eye protection, still suffer eye and is the worldwide Health Promotion
injuries and eye irritation. The eye drops donated leader in the discovery,
• General Health: California Clinics Program, Personal Care
by Alcon Laboratories provided instant soothing development and manufacture
Packs for Local Homeless and Low-Income People,
relief. With hundreds of firefighters on the job, of innovative ophthalmic
TB Screening Outreach
lubricating eye drops are always in short supply. products and technologies.
It is great that Alcon recognized the need and For more information visit: For more information on Direct Relief’s work in the U.S.,
offered to help. We appreciate Direct Relief www.alconlabs.com/us/. visit our website at www.directrelief.org.
International making the connection.”
Volunteer Profile
Direct Relief relies upon approximately Erik Mendoza, Los Curanderos co-
400 volunteers to perform a wide range of chair explains his motivation, “Direct
tasks, from administrative and clerical duties Relief gives us the opportunity to get
to staffing special events and fundraising involved and do something beneficial
activities. Our volunteers come from diverse for the community. We have helped
backgrounds, and each brings unique talents with a free eye clinic, two free dental
to our organization. The following is a profile clinics, and other outreach programs.
of a local student group that volunteers for We get satisfaction in teaching children
Direct Relief. the proper way to brush their teeth. We
photo: Lucy Anderson
know we have done something good
Since 2002, Los Curanderos, a UC Santa
when we see the smiles on their faces.”
Barbara pre-health student organization,
has been a vital component in Direct Relief’s Direct Relief is fortunate to be working
local outreach efforts. All members of Los with such a motivated group of
Curanderos are bilingual and have been trained volunteers. Their focus and energy have
(by Direct Relief) as oral hygiene and nutrition assisted many underserved community
educators. These students have served as members with knowledge and resources Eric Barajas and Edith Gurrola from Los Cuanderos
volunteers with Direct Relief’s Healthy Smiles they need to live better lives. show children how to properly brush at the
Dental Program for the past two years. Direct Relief Dental Clinic in Isla Vista on May 22, 2004.
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5. Thank You
Krishan Singh
“Walk for a Reason” Raises Support and Awareness In Memoriam
for Rio Beni Health Project Krishan Singh was a brilliant public servant
In July 2004, a group of 21 intrepid middle and Forest, camped in three communities, who devoted his enormous talents to nonprofit
high school students and parents raised $57,000 and traveled by boat along the Rio Beni, organizations after retiring from a distinguished
through the Amazon “Walk for a Reason” participants had a chance to learn about the career with the United Nations Development
fundraising trip. The two-week expedition stunning Amazonian wildlife and its history. Program. A deeply committed member of Direct
raised funds to support the Rio Beni Health Relief’s Board, he served as Executive Director
The Rio Beni Health Project serves as the
Project and gave participants the experience of for one year – for the salary of one dollar
main access to primary healthcare services
living and working in one of the most remote – during a challenging transition period in the
for the indigenous people living along the
places in the Western Hemisphere. 1990s. His intimate knowledge of world affairs
Beni River in Bolivia. Since 1997, Direct
During the trip, participants met with local Relief has supplied pharmaceuticals, and of developing countries was particularly
leaders, indigenous villagers, craftspeople, medical supplies, and medical equipment important to Direct Relief’s international work.
and healthcare workers. They also accompanied to the project, and in the last five years has Many of Mr. Singh’s extensive contributions
the Project’s health staff as they administered expanded support to include preventive were of the type that cannot be captured on
deworming medications during an outreach health training and education in the villages. a financial statement but have a profound,
clinic. As they hiked in the Madidi National enduring value to any community or
organization. We shall miss him greatly.
Our Investors
Gifts Received from The Lillian H. & C. W. Duncan Foundation Mrs. Adelaide Hixon/
March 16 – August 1, 2004 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Eber The Allequash Foundation
El Capitan Ranch, LLC Mr. Linus Ho
Consul General - ($50,000 + ) FedEx Mr. Gerhart Hoffmeister
Babette L. Roth Irrevocable Trust Joshua L. Mailman Charitable Trust Investment Group of Santa Barbara
Mr. and Mrs. C. William Schlosser Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kiewit, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Koepfli
Global Emissary - ($25,000 + ) Dr. Ralph Kuon Mr. L. W. Lane, Jr.
Anonymous The Marilyn & Bob Laurie Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Lewis, Jr.
The Sheila Johnson Brutsch Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lieff Mr. Frederick Mansfield and Ms. Janelle Vega
Bush Hospital Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William R. Lindsay Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Marble
The Capital Group Co. Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John Macomber Dr. Kim Margolin
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Simmons Mr. Steven McDonough Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Moseley
Mr. and Mrs. David Rasmussen MSST Foundation
World Health Envoy - ($10,000 + ) Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Roston Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Nett
Anticouni & Associates Ms. Lee Thomas North Carolina Korean Presbyterian Church
The Archstone Parterships Turpin Family Charitable Foundation On Your Feet Project
Eiting Foundation Westmont College Diplomat’s Corps Mr. Melvin E. Pearl
Estonian American Fund for Economic Edu., Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Pearson
Global Partners for Development Diplomats Corps - ($1,000 + ) Mr. and Mrs. Stephen W. Perry
Guyana Medical Relief Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Poulson
Izumi Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Stewart L. Abercrombie Mr. E. Bryson Powell
Kind World Foundation Alpaca Breeders of Southern California Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Randopoulos/
National Philanthropic Trust DAF The American Society of the Most Venerable Metson Marine
Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Petersen Order of the Hospital of St. John Rotary Club of Chatswood, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Schmidt-Petersen Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Anticouni Saint Matthew Church Project XELA-AID
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Sweetland Mr. and Mrs. Lee A. Asseo Mr. George E. Schoellkopf
Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation Mr. William Atkins Mrs. June H. Schuerch
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Villanueva Mrs. Nancy Berendsen-Dunn Ms. Tonia Simon
Montecito Rotary Club Mrs. Barbara Bradley Mr. Bruce Smith
Mrs. Caroline Power Kindrish Trust Mr. William S. Burtness David Smyser for 3rd District Supervisor
PacifiCare Foundation Mrs. Eunice Butler Mrs. Edward Spaulding
Mr. Alan R. Porter Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Casey Mr. Ankur Srivastava
Mrs. Virginia Castagnola-Hunter/ The Fredric E. Steck Family Foundation
President’s Council - ($5,000 + ) GVRG Castagnola Family Foundation The Territory Ahead
Anonymous Ms. Denise Chedester and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tighe
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Adams Mr. Kenneth Hughes Ms. Adelle Tilton
Amigos Del Peru Foundation, Inc. Christian Aid Ministries Tissue Banks International
Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc. Cox Communications Mr. George Turpin
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bailey Mr. William Davidge Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Twigg
Hutton Foundation Mrs. Elizabeth B. Denison/ United Voluntary Services
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Pulitzer The Denison Family Foundation Washington Women’s Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Denis Sanan Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Fisher Mr. Steven A. Weintraub
Santa Barbara Foundation
James A. & Jane C. Folger Foundation Mrs. April Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Turpin
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Gable Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wolcott
Ukrainian Civic Center, Inc.
Mr. Richard Carter and Mr. Don Block Working Assets
Ministers of Health - ($2,500 + ) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Godfrey Dr. and Mrs. Tuenis D. Zondag
American Jewish World Service Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harter, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Bellowe Ms. Rachel Himovitz/ Please remember us in your will
Pattis Family Foundation and estate plan.
Mr. Charles M. Blitz
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6. Events and Activities
Vintners for Humanity Monty Roberts
August 2004 to March 2005 Saturday, September 11, 2004
Sunday August 29 kicks off Please join us for a private “Join-Up”
the second annual Vintners demonstration by Monty Roberts,
for Humanity Winemaker “the man who listens to horses,” and
Dinner Series. Nancy and Larry lunch at his hacienda overlooking the monty roberts
Koppelman will again host an beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. Proceeds
afternoon beachside barbeque with will benefit Direct Relief International.
Frank and Jami Ostini of the Hitching Post Winery and Restaurant.
Last year the series was a huge success, so make sure to book your Dr. Tuwanda Williamson
reservations early!
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Series events include:
Women for Direct Relief invite you to meet Dr. Tuwanda Williamson,
September 22, 2004 resident physician of the Rio Beni Health Project in Bolivia. Please join us
Gainey Vineyard & New West Catering for a morning of coffee and informative conversation on her experiences
October 26, 2004 practicing medicine along the banks of the Beni River.
Rusack Vineyard & Piatti
AlpacaFest West
January 16, 2005
October 29 to 31, 2004
Beckman Vineyards & Four Seasons Biltmore
The annual Alpacafest West proceeds will again support Direct Relief
February 8, 2005
International. This annual event takes place at the Crossroads Meadow,
Foxen Vineyard & Chef Rick’s Santa Ynez Firestone Vineyard and brings hundreds of Alpaca enthusiasts together
March 2005 for a weekend of education and fun. For event information, visit:
Cold Heaven, Au Bon Climat, & Qupé www.socalpaca.org.
For details about or reservations for any of the activities above,
please call 805-964-4767 x126 or visit our website: www.directrelief.org.
address service requested
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