8/16/2011

On Volunteering


A recent letter from a volunteer in Peru, and fan of The Human Experience:

I just want to thank everyone at Grassroots Films for creating The Human Experience. I grew up in southern Jersey, but for the past three years I have been living, working and volunteering in Lima, Peru. I go back and forth every six months, with one suitcase filled with the few things that I might need. I honestly believe I would not be the person I am today if it was not for what I have experienced from living abroad. I don't have time or space to collect a ton of material things and I have learned to live that way... and at the same time, I have completely adapted to living in Peru. I have grown, matured, and prospered in that country and I have found beauty in every area that I have lived or traveled.

- Elizabeth F.



Do you ever wonder abut Angela, Victor, and the other children from Dr. Tony's orphanage in Peru who appeared in "The Human Experience"? Where are they now? What are they up to?

Today, Grassroots Films received a letter from a New York couple inspired to volunteer at Dr. Tony's after seeing the film... and what's more, they included photos of the kids! They sure are growing up...

I so appreciate you sending me the contact information for Dr. Lazzara at the Hogar de Saint Francisco de Assis! My husband and I have recently returned from the trip to visit there. What an amazing experience. I know that Dr. Tony and the kids were really hoping to see the part of the film that focused on the time in Chaclacayo. I have attached a few photos, as Angela and Victor, two of the children featured in the film still live there.

Angela is doing well and using crutches to mobilize and has had significant surgeries on her other leg. Victor is using his prosthetic leg well. Both of these children as well as all the children in the Hogar, are truly inspirational. I feel so blessed to have been there, and am so glad that I stumbled into this film that set the wheels in motion!







9/02/2010

Peru

This letter just in from a college student who saw The Human Experience:


I talked with you in March when you came to Belmont University with the screening of The Human Experience. I asked you for help on getting a hold of Dr. Tony in Peru. With the address you gave me, I wrote to him and figured out a time to come and volunteer. Me, and the two other girls that were with me just booked our flight to Peru!! Thank you so much for your help, we're actually going!
Thank you to everyone who has been inspired to volunteer -- with Dr Tony in Peru, and across the globe!