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As many of you of know, we were just two adventurers coming to Nepal to trek in the Everest region. When the devastating 7.9 earthquake rocked the country, Tucker had left Kathmandu, one of the most devastated regions, just hours before, and Amy had been planning to trek to Everest Base Camp the next week where an avalanche swiftly took 18 lives.
In the days that have followed the earthquake, Amy and myself have spent hours brainstorming how we can help this magnificent country. We know every stranger here would gladly welcome us into their homes as family and many of them have.
We have sent food and supplies on trucks bound for the Kathmandu Valley, but it still seemed we should do more. In the past two days, we have met and talked with locals with family ties to some villages wiped out by the earthquake, one of which was us our remover of obstacles, Ganesh. Ganesh owns a local pharmacy in Pokhara, where Amy and myself have been staying since the quake. When we approached him and told him we had donated but still felt we could do more, he immediately asked if we would be willing to bring medical supplies to remote villages outside of Kathmandu that have yet to receive clean food, water and medical supplies. We told Ganesh it would be an honor to help. He quickly began to bring medicine, sterile guaze, and all the things the villages were lacking. He donated so many items to our cause, and Amy and myself purchased as many items as we could afford. We have taken all non-essential gear from our packs to bring as much as we can physically carry to those who need it. We were graciously given bus tickets that will take us as far as the bus will go but will still have to travel many miles to reach the villages destroyed by the quake.
The purpose of this fund is to help continue the supply of medical supplies, clean food, and clean water to those villages not yet accessed by local officials and relief teams that are focused more on the major city and easier accessed villages. The difference is that the money you give will not go into a bank account; it will go straight to the people, and Amy and myself will see to that.
We are leaving tomorrow morning to make our first trip to the village of Sankhu, east of Kathmandu. We plan to make as many trips to remote villages all around this area but our personal funds are scarce. So many are willing to give what they have to help, and a little goes a long way here. 40 dollars allowed us to donate 20 pounds of rice and 6 cases of noodles, as well as supporting the local shop owners and their families. Just $200 allowed us to purchase the U.S. equivalent of thousands of dollars in medical supplies. We know there are numerous organizations which are deserving of your contributions and many life expenses that occupy your mind, but we can promise that ANYTHING you have to give, $1, $5, $100 will be of immeasurable value and go directly to the villagers. No third party, no red tape, no profit or overhead. Gofundme takes 7% commision, and the other 93% will entirely purchase rice, noodles, water purification tablets, medical supplies, and other essentials we know are needed through first hand knowledge.
Every day that passes, foreigners are more likely to forget Nepal as the next news story gains attention, and yet, every day, millions of people are desperately waiting for food, water, shelter, and medical attention.
Help us help Nepal. And help us spread the word.
"The world is my country. All mankind are my brethren and to do good is my religion." Thomas Paine
In the days that have followed the earthquake, Amy and myself have spent hours brainstorming how we can help this magnificent country. We know every stranger here would gladly welcome us into their homes as family and many of them have.
We have sent food and supplies on trucks bound for the Kathmandu Valley, but it still seemed we should do more. In the past two days, we have met and talked with locals with family ties to some villages wiped out by the earthquake, one of which was us our remover of obstacles, Ganesh. Ganesh owns a local pharmacy in Pokhara, where Amy and myself have been staying since the quake. When we approached him and told him we had donated but still felt we could do more, he immediately asked if we would be willing to bring medical supplies to remote villages outside of Kathmandu that have yet to receive clean food, water and medical supplies. We told Ganesh it would be an honor to help. He quickly began to bring medicine, sterile guaze, and all the things the villages were lacking. He donated so many items to our cause, and Amy and myself purchased as many items as we could afford. We have taken all non-essential gear from our packs to bring as much as we can physically carry to those who need it. We were graciously given bus tickets that will take us as far as the bus will go but will still have to travel many miles to reach the villages destroyed by the quake.
The purpose of this fund is to help continue the supply of medical supplies, clean food, and clean water to those villages not yet accessed by local officials and relief teams that are focused more on the major city and easier accessed villages. The difference is that the money you give will not go into a bank account; it will go straight to the people, and Amy and myself will see to that.
We are leaving tomorrow morning to make our first trip to the village of Sankhu, east of Kathmandu. We plan to make as many trips to remote villages all around this area but our personal funds are scarce. So many are willing to give what they have to help, and a little goes a long way here. 40 dollars allowed us to donate 20 pounds of rice and 6 cases of noodles, as well as supporting the local shop owners and their families. Just $200 allowed us to purchase the U.S. equivalent of thousands of dollars in medical supplies. We know there are numerous organizations which are deserving of your contributions and many life expenses that occupy your mind, but we can promise that ANYTHING you have to give, $1, $5, $100 will be of immeasurable value and go directly to the villagers. No third party, no red tape, no profit or overhead. Gofundme takes 7% commision, and the other 93% will entirely purchase rice, noodles, water purification tablets, medical supplies, and other essentials we know are needed through first hand knowledge.
Every day that passes, foreigners are more likely to forget Nepal as the next news story gains attention, and yet, every day, millions of people are desperately waiting for food, water, shelter, and medical attention.
Help us help Nepal. And help us spread the word.
"The world is my country. All mankind are my brethren and to do good is my religion." Thomas Paine