Americares hosted its annual Airlift Benefit on Oct. 1 at Westchester Airport, which culminated in Michele Gartland, of New Canaan’s Rucci Law Group, going to El Salvador to see first-hand the work done by Americares. The benefit raised $2.9 million and ended with a journey to El Salvador to deliver medicine and supplies and a chance to witness the work done locally by Americares.
“From touchdown in the middle of the night until liftoff the next day, I got a first hand view of the amazing work Americares does and the very real needs of those served by Americares,” said Gartland. “Americares seeks to improve the health and therefore, the quality of life, of individuals affected by poverty and disaster. I visited a healthcare clinic run by the Sisters of Mercy where people wait for hours in order to be seen by a healthcare professional, a hospital struggling to provide quality care for its patients and a permanent residence for children with special needs. In each case Americares provides essential medical products and medicines that allow these facilities to care for those in need. Seeing these facilities and meeting the dedicated healthcare providers and Americares staff members has left me with a renewed appreciation for the enormity of challenges faced by others and the ability we all have to make a difference.”
Michele Gartland from New Canaan’s Rucci Law Group recently toured El Salvador with Americares.
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