On January 12, 2010, the lives of many people in Haiti changed forever. Amid death and grief, many thousands are now struggling to rebuild their lives. For adults and children who suffered crushed limbs or amputations, the chances of becoming outcasts of society are great. Prospects of finding work, staying in school and avoiding poverty are slim. Initial relief efforts have slowed to a trickle, leaving many amputees with little hope.

The situation strikes a chord for the Ann Foundation because we have worked for more than a decade to help disabled people live fuller, happier lives. In August we will set up a prosthetics center in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, to manufacture and fit artificial lower limbs for 1,000 to 4,000 people. Joining forces with the Rotary club in Bangalore, India, we will also train local residents to operate the center so that it can continue helping thousands more.

                                                                                                                        

With this project, many severely injured Haitians will regain the ability to walk, pedal bicycles, work and support themselves - all at no cost to them.

We are now asking for your help in this life-changing mission. Artificial limbs cost upwards of $2,000 each in many parts of the world, but our project will use innovative technology that will allow us to produce each limb for just $250. That means that for each donation of $250,  you can give one earthquake victim a prosthetic limb and a second chance at life.

Please donate by clicking the paypal button below or by using the donation feature on the right side of the page!

Please consider making a contribution toward this effort. Any amount helps. You can make a tax-deductible donation through our website, or by sending a check to Ann Foundation, 20 Old Shelter Rock Rd. Roslyn, NY, 11576.

Together we can give the people who were badly injured in this devastating earthquake the chance to walk, work and rebuild their lives.