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BajaHombre
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I just donated via PayPal, as well. 
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DENNIS
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bump
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BajaCactus
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Happy Birthday!!!
I would like to thank everyone who has been donating to help Itzel have her heart operation... By the way... today is Itzel's birthday... she turns 6
year old today... Happy Birthday Itzel!!!
On the other hand, following the Cardiologists instructions, we have been taking care of Itzel's dental health, since it is a requirement in order to
have the heart operation.
We were unable to find a Pediatric Dentist in El Rosario nor San Quintín, and the regular dentists there were not willing to treat her because of her
condition (mainly because the need to use anesthesia)... so we had to schedule appointments in Tijuana (Ensenada is closer but Tijuana is easier for
me).
After two trips to Tijuana, specifically to see the dentist (and around $ 500.00 Dlls), we can say that in that area, Itzel is now ready for the
operation.
Now... Andy has some very exciting news regarding Itzel's operation... but I will let him explain... he should be posting them here pretty soon.
Let us make sure Itzel has the opportunity to celebrate many more birthdays!!!!.
Antonio M.
BajaCactus
[Edited on 11-5-2010 by BajaCactus]
BajaCactus
"Where Baja is so much more than a dream..."
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woody with a view
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good news!
all you who haven't had a chance to give Itzel a chance, now is your chance......
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Lauriboats
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Count me in, good luck to little Itzel, thanks for helping her Antonio and Andy.
What we see depends mainly on what we look for.
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a-commit
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ITZEL IS GOING TO VEGAS!
Dr. Abraham Rothman, The Children’s Heart Center of Nevada and the Sunrise Hospital of Las Vegas have made a generous offer to operate on Itzel
Zaragoza Osuna on November 16, 2010. Dr. Rothman will lead the team. Commitment has been helped by Dr. Rothman in the past. The heart operations
received by Rosalinda Martínez Ramirez and Martha Anahí Arce Leree were done by Dr. Rothman at Hospital Del Prado in Tijuana, assisted by Dra.
Patricia Aubanel and Dra. Azucena Murillo.
Dr. Rothman is a highly regarded pediatric cardiologist whose specialties include Aortic Coartation, the condition that Itzel suffers from. We
believe that we are putting Itzel in the best possible hands.
Preparations have begun to arrange for Itzel and her mother to go to Las Vegas. We had originally anticipated a total cost of over $ 15,000. We now
expect that to drop to around $ 10,000 as a result of Dr. Rothman’s efforts on Itzel’s behalf.
Commitment has already paid for:
1. Various trips from El Rosario to Tijuana for visits to Dra. Azucena Murillo.
2. Echocardiogram, EEG, Angio TAC (3 dimensional view of the heart).
3. Medication to control her blood pressure.
4. Dental work to eliminate any oral infection that could affect the heart.
We now need to pay for the:
1. The hospital operating room, Stent, and Angioplasty Balloon.
2. Travel to Las Vegas. Accommodations and food in Las Vegas.
3. Follow up doctor visits with Dra. Murillo in Tijuana.
4. Medication, as needed, for post operation recovery.
5. Additional tests, including echocardiogram to monitor recovery.
We have already received a number of generous donations from the Baja Nomads. We now have the doctor and the hospital for Itzel’s operation that we
believe will change her life for the better. We hope that you can continue to support her, with your help we can change her life!
Thank you.
Andy Schouten
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a-commit
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Lucero Itzel Zaragoza Osuna...
This is a recent picture of Itzel... please help us change her life forever!
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tripledigitken
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Thats's tremendous news for that beautiful little girl, Andy!!!
What a great post to wake up to.
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Skipjack Joe
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I'm in.
I sent an email to make sure the monies are directed towards Itzel's surgery.
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BAJACAT
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I just send mine in via PAY PAL. thanks Antonio for setting this up, and all the Nomads for helping. Also thanks for Andy for all your efforts ...
BAJA IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO BE, FUN,DANGEROUS,INCREDIBLE, REMOTE, EXOTIC..JUST GO AND HAVE FUN.....
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DianaT
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Just a suggestion----
Antonio, now that there is an update and a photo of Itzel, you might think about editing you first post to add UPDATE AND PHOTO to your
subject----just a thought that might draw more attention to this thread.
And the update news is fantastic!
[Edited on 11-5-2010 by DianaT]
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shari
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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WOW...what wonderul news for Itzel and her family...and please pass on our birthday wishes for a successful operation...well done team!
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Santiago
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I'm in.
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DENNIS
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Just to bump this info along with the thread:
| Quote: | Originally posted by a-commit
You can find Commitment, Inc. on the web at: www.makeacommitment.org (Best if you use Google and key in Commitment, Inc.)... here is the hyperlink for you: Commitment, Inc
Commitment started in 2005 and is a 501(C) 3 Non-Profit Organization recognized by the IRS. A letter from the IRS is on the site. We can provide tax
deductible receipts.
The site shows a picture of Itzel and describes her condition. She is 5 years old and was badly misdiagnosed, given little medication, treatment or
hope. In a word, malpractice.
Commitment has worked with Hospital Del Prado in Tijuana on 4 successful heart operations already. We are negotiating with them as well as a U.S.
hospital to the get the best possible combination of treatment and price for Itzel.
The website also mentions a heart operation done recently for a guide from the Sierra de San Francisco named Santos. We are still doing follow up work
with him and he will likely need to come back to Tijuana early next year for another checkup. The “Completed Projects” shows the 15 surgeries that
Commitment has played a major part in.
Some individuals have asked about the Shriners Hospital in Los Angeles. The Shriners only do orthopedic work, which Itzel does not need. Commitment
has done some projects with the Shriners already.
Commitment is hoping that you will want to help Itzel with her operation. You can remit funds via paypal or by check:
If by Paypal you may use this link: Commitment at PayPal, or you can also use our PayPal e-mail address: commitment@nethere.com
By Check, made payable and sent to:
Commitment, Inc.
PO Box 178309
San Diego, CA 92177
We thank you for your consideration. Together we can make a difference!!!
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BajaCactus
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Birthday Cake...
Andy... I believe I have a most recent picture of Itzel...  ... and thanks
Diana... it is done!!!
[Edited on 11-5-2010 by BajaCactus]
BajaCactus
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DENNIS
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Ohhh Lord....she is so cute.
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Sharrone
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Thanks for giving us the opportunity to help this child.
Sharron
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toneart
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This update is great news! I notice that the update has gotten more Nomads onboard. Feliz Cumpleanos, Itzel!
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woody with a view
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like Shari says, if every visitor to this site "for just one day!" would give $5-$20 that little girl will get a gift more precious than we could ever
understand.
i'm in for 2.5x and am glad to see so many of the crusty long-timers showing support. now, howz about some more of the newcomers helping out?
Thank You.
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CasadelCardon
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We were delighted to see the response to the “cry for help” for Itzel. Andy is a “Newbie” to the Nomads forum but he is a long time traveler of the
back roads of Baja and has over the decades contributed significantly to the well being of the peoples of the ranches and mountains. Commitment, Inc.
was founded in 2005 to provide effective, time-sensitive medical care and support for persons who have no alternatives. He has independently
assembled a binational group of medical experts and support that have provided care that goes far beyond that listed at the Commitment web site. All
of the donations go to helping those in need. We have supported these efforts for almost 20 years and will continue.
These people need your help. They are the ones who helped pull your car out of the ditch, shared their lunch with you on the banks of the flooded
vado, and were grateful for the small gifts you carried south. Please give as much as you can to help those with far fewer resources.
Chuck and Kathy Mitchell
Playa Santispac, Mulege BCS
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