A brief synopsis of our mobilization activities:
 
February 5, Charleston, SC – The Mobilizers: Aubrey Cox and John Moffett. Students at the College of Charleston,  Aubrey Cox and John Moffett were been looking for a way to help the victimsof the earthquake, not just by donating money, but by helping to work for a particular cause. They decided to put on a fundraising party at downtown restaurant Fish, which donated food and service. Almost 300 people attended and had a great time while raising money to help amputees in Haiti receive the prostheses and rehabilitation they so greatly need.

February 18, Elizabeth City, NC - The Mobilizers: Elizabeth City Girl Scout Troop & Terri Fox
After viewing the telethon hosted by Fox News, the Elizabeth City girl scout troop held their own equipment drive at the mall to help the people of Haiti get back on their feet. In another part of the town, Terri Fox was moved by the history of the work that Physicians for Peace has done in Haiti, she put the word out. Within a couple of days the Edenton coffee shop where she works turned into a small haven for Haiti donations of wheelchairs, walkers, canes and crutches.

February 18, Norfolk, VA - The Mobilizers: Willoughby Elementary School Students & Principal Phillips
Physicians for Peace received a check for $394.94 raised by the students of Willoughby Elementary in response to the earthquake in Haiti. Their fundraiser was to lock their principal, Sharon Phillips, in ‘jail’ until she could be bailed out by the students. The students then had to pay $1.00 towards her "bail" fund to visit her jail decorated office, which included a little hole to pop her head out. Of course, the children and the teachers had a great time with this fundraiser and the $394.94 surpassed their goal to reach $300.00 to release her from jail.
 
February 19, RI & MA - The Mobilizers: Carpi Furniture Store & Arpin Van Lines
Carpi Furniture Store and Arpin Van Lines sponsored a collection drive that lasted close to a week at their furniture stores located throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The response was greater than could have imagined.

February 22, Norfolk, VA - The Mobilizers: Goodman & Company
Employees contributed to the donation fund and wore jeans for the day to promote the cause for Haiti. The idea to help the disabled in Haiti through a donation to Physicians for Peace was introduced by the Norfolk office and spread to the other corporate locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The movement was so phenomenal, Goodman and Company offered to match dollar for dollar their employee contributions.
 
February 20, Wall, NJ - The Mobilizer: Steven Hirsch
Steven was one of millions of viewers that felt compelled to respond the Heather Mills’ call to action on behalf of Physicians for Peace. As a massage therapist, he is conscious of physical health and found himself feeling profoundly blessed to have 2 working legs after hearing Mills recount the amputee tolls in Haiti. In response, he began (independently) organizing a mobility drive in his hometown. As a life-long resident of Wall Township, he called on childhood friends, neighbors and community businesses to support his efforts. His event on Saturday was so successful he has procured a donated storage unit, and will continue to meet people there who would like to contribute.
 
February 20, Williamsburg, VA - The Mobilizer: Susan Biel
On behalf of the Homeowners Association of Colonial Heritage organized a cocktail party replete with a silent auction and a live band to raise money to support our efforts in Haiti. Also in response to Heather Mills’ call to action, Biel and her neighbors felt compelled to participate in efforts for Haiti. During the reception, one guest joked that they were going to need their walkers and canes one day, as the entire community is 55+. However, from the looks of it, none of them are slowing down anytime soon! There were more than 200 guests who spent the evening dining on locally-donated cuisine and cocktails, enjoyed music from Hot House, and battled one another in lively bids for dozens of incredible (donated) items from more than 50 businesses and individuals.  Volunteer Julie Phillips, a MHA student who has studied the Walking Free program for her Masters and will present her findings in Germany later in the year, spoke on behalf of Physicians for Peace.
 
Events on the Horizon:
March 19, Richmond, VA - The Mobilizers: Carolyn and David Lawrence
Co-founder of our Walking Free program and Llong-time supporters of Physicians for Peace medical volunteer the couple David Lawrence and his wife Carolyn have facilitated a limb drive and fundraising opportunity for at the Crossroads Art Center at the Crossroads Art Center. Crossroads owner Jenni Kirby has offered their side car gallery as a place to display information, to speak about the Walking Free program, and to collect mobility devices and monetary donations of the gallery invite a non-profit/charity to co-host the evening. On this particular night, Physicians for Peace and At Home Care will be sharing the side car gallery. We will also be showcasing photographs taken by Stephen Katz during his 2008 trip to Haiti with David (available for sale, with proceeds to benefit Physicians for Peace) for the month of the exhibit.
 
March 27, Jacksonville Beach, FL - The Mobilizer: Coral McCree
A Physical Therapy student with support from Florida State College, University of North Florida and Nease High School, has organized a 2 mile fun walk to benefit Haiti. “Heal to Toe for Haiti” is a community event, designed to raise awareness of Physicians for Peace, while fundraising on our behalf. They will be collecting mobility devices but, with help from their state PT Association, they have arranged for shipping to Haiti (not sure how though). Coral has arranged for corporate sponsors to provide t-shirts, water and snacks for all participants. There is a $20 pre-registration fee/ $25 day-of registration fee will all go toward the Walking Free program in Haiti. Coral has taken incredible initiative on contacting the media and networking with local businesses to recruit participants.