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Phelps Match Met! |
U.S. Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) congratulates Joe Phelps at a reception for Clinica Verde held Sept. 11 at Joseph Phelps Vineyards. |
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We're happy to announce that Clinica Verde has met Joseph Phelps' $150,000 matching grant challenge. Phelps personally made the challenge to our project in November 2008 to help us meet our financial goal for
construction.
Joe's generosity to our work in Nicaragua has been pivotal. His public support of Clinica Verde gave us heft and credibility when we were little more than a dream – and we honor him for his belief, vision and commitment. The final leg of
the challenge was met thanks to a generous donation by Andy and Betty Beckstoffer of Beckstoffer Vineyards. Mil gracias to Andy and Betty!
The news was announced at a private reception held at Joseph Phelps Vineyards on September 11 for visiting Nicaraguans Cristiana Chamorro and Antonio Lacayo. Cristiana Chamorro, a journalist and daughter of former President Violeta
Chamorro, is a member of the board of directors of Clinica Verde. Her husband, Antonio Lacayo, is a businessman and former Chief of Staff to President Violeta Chamorro. Chamorro and Lacayo gave a presention at the event on "Nicaragua and
the Politics of Latin America," followed by a documentary of Clinica Verde's efforts to bring health and hope to impoverished women and children in Nicaragua.
NOTE: Clinica Verde needs to raise about $80,000 more to complete clinic construction. We are urgently working to meet this goal. Please contact us if you know any supporters who may assist us in our cause!
I'd like to help!
We Need YOU: Just A Small Amount Each Month!
Clinica Verde needs YOU! Become a regular, committed supporter by giving just a small amount each month. Whether it's $5, $10, or $25, you can have a tremendous impact on our success by hanging with us for the long haul!
Make your donation recur monthly through Network for Good. Thank you so much for being such a great supporter!
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DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Josh and Heather Clark |
Awesome Supporters |
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Heather and Josh Clark live in the Napa Valley and produce wines under the Saunter label. In addition to this, Josh runs the family's vineyard management company, Clark Vineyard Management, and Heather stays home
with their two young children Josephine and Paxton.
"We met Susan and Tim Lyons on one of their first trips to Nicaragua. We fell in love with them, their compassion, and their drive. It is not surprising to us that, nearly 4 years later, their idea of improving the health care in such a
poverty stricken area has grown into what Clinica Verde is today.
"Having two young children ourselves, we know how fortunate we are to have great medical care readily available to us. We have seen firsthand the conditions in most hospitals in Nicaragua and find it hard to imagine someone being cared
for during their most vulnerable time in such poor conditions.
"Clinica Verde will not only provide women and children with great medical care but it will also be a place where they will feel safe and comfortable. The fact that the design is intelligent and sustainable is just icing on the cake. We
are proud to support such a wonderful organization and hope to be around to see Clinica Verde build clinics all over the world."
Saunter Wines is offering 10% of sales of its First Release to Clinica Verde! Buy Saunter Wine now and support Clinica Verde.
Sure, I'd love to buy some Saunter Cab or Petite Sirah!
CV Talks to Harvard Group
We recently got a chance to share our work with a great group from Harvard Business School's Program for Leadership Development. The group was visiting the Napa Valley for their annual reunion. Thanks to Harvard PLD alum Meredith
Sasser for coordinating the presentation and to Clinica Verde board member Don Farrar (Harvard, '54) and his wife Joan for hosting the event in their home!
Nicaragua: Poorest Country in Latin America?
A recent article in the Latin Business Chronicle reported that Nicaragua now ranks at the very bottom of Latin American economies, behind Haiti. The article was based on an analysis of the International Monetary Fund's latest World
Economic Outlook.
Read more here.
Support Our Cause, One Purchase at a Time
Clinica Verde has joined with Capital One to offer a special credit card to benefit our cause. With each purchase you make, 1% will be automatically donated to Clinica Verde. Plus, Capital One will donate $25 after you make your first
purchase.
Apply now to tap into another way to support our efforts to bring health and hope to families in need!
I'd like to apply for a Clinica Verde/Capital One credit card.
Clínica Verde Board of Directors
Susan Dix Lyons, Chair
Peter Stanley, Vice-Chair
Donald E. Farrar, Treasurer
Dr. Mary Huber, Secretary
Dr. Tim Lyons
Kenneth B. Weeman Jr.
Bill Bylund
Cristiana Chamorro
Dr. Ramiro Lopez
Dr. Elquis Castillo
Margarita Gurdian
Rafael Rios
Advisors to the Board
Dennis de Vreede
Dr. Robert Moore
Dr. Gabriela Bermudez
Megan Gavin
Kate Pett
Simon Sadler
Dr. Armando Incer
Johnny Sordo
Thank you for helping us bring health and hope to families in need. We really appreciate your ongoing interest in our work. If you'd like to get more involved, you can reply directly to this email. We'd love to hear from
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