This is Katy, one of the new Rostro Volunteers. The month of July and August were a little crazy here at Damien house with the transitions of the Rostro de Cristo Volunteers. Linda and Liz finished up their volunteer year and had to say goodbye to all of the wonderful friends they had met at Damien House throughout the year. As we watched them say their goodbyes, it was clear that this year and the people here had a a wonderful impact on their lives! Damien House welcomed two new volunteers from the Rostro de Cristo Foundation, Cristobal and myself (Katy). I am from the Chicago suburbs and recently graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in Operations Management. Cristobal is from Wisconsin and just graduated from Creighton University where he studied biology. Chris is planning to attend medical school after his year in Ecuador so he has been helping out in wound care and with sensory nerve testing for the patients. Meanwhile, I am using my business skills to help manage emails, group schedules, work on grants and help keep the Facebook and Blog pages up to date! Both Chris and I also enjoy hanging out with the patients and getting to know them and playing an occasional game of Dominoes.
-Katy
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| Old and New Damien House Volunteers Together From Left to Right: Liz, Cristobal, Katy, Linda |
