Helping Children………… One Child at a time! Helping Children………… One Child at a time! for the children of Honduras...

Ruth Paz

History...  Ruth Paz was born in Detroit, Michigan and dedicated her life to helping those in need of medical assistance.  She was known as “The Guardian Angel” of the poor children of Honduras. During 30 years of her life, she personally took children to the United States to be medically treated, hence offering them an opportunity for a healthy life which otherwise, they would have never had.  Today, Ruth’s work is continued by her daughter and son and a group of dedicated volunteers. The Foundation has grown to a versatile organization.

Special Cases  Ruth Paz began taking children with special medical needs to the United States. Presently the Foundation continues sending the following cases: 1. Heart Surgery 2. Burn 3. Congenital anomalies 4. Severe orthopedic cases 5. Endocrinology 6. Maxillofacial 7. Reconstructive Surgery 8. And others

Our Mission  “We are a non profit organization dedicated to providing medical services for under privileged children, whose purpose is to increase the hope for a better life through efficient and opportune service, with capable, conscientious human resource committed to the development of Honduras. “

Our Vision  To be a charitable organization that provides life changing medical care and support to ALL underprivileged children throughout Honduras.

Our Values  Love  Faith  Passion  Honesty  Commitment  Respect

Services Areas Provided  Special Cases (Patients sent to the United States) Special Cases Special Cases  The Ruth Paz Clinic The Ruth Paz Clinic The Ruth Paz Clinic  Pediatric Neurosurgical Ward Pediatric Neurosurgical Ward Pediatric Neurosurgical Ward  Out Patient Clinic “Dr. Luís Bueso Arias” Out Patient Clinic “Dr. Luís Bueso Arias” Out Patient Clinic “Dr. Luís Bueso Arias”  Medical Teams Medical Teams Medical Teams  The Ruth Paz Hospital for Burn Children (Under Construction) The Ruth Paz Hospital for Burn Children The Ruth Paz Hospital for Burn Children

The RUTH PAZ HOSPITAL FOR BURN CHILDREN FOR BURN CHILDREN ( Under construction)

Objectives  Provide care for 90% of burned children in the country.  Provide physical rehabilitation through compressive therapy, early splints and physical therapy, all of which will prevent 80% of future surgeries and malformations.  Provide psychological support in the recovery process to patients and their families.  Provide children with a balanced diet that is specifically designed for burn victims.  Head a national campaign for burn prevention, with the participation of local Fire Departments, private and public schools and private enterprises.

Hospital's Location (Inside Leonardo Martínez Hospital)

Hospital Blue Prints

First Floor with capacity for 12 patients…  8 Beds in isolated cubicles  2 Private rooms  2 ICU beds  2 Operating rooms  1 Emergency room  1 Recovery room  2 Burn patients wash rooms  1 Physical Therapy room  Chapel  Waiting area for patient’s family  2 Medical offices Second Floor:  Pediatric Ambulatory Surgical Ward The Hospital will consist of...

Start of construction on June 2006 Start of construction on June 2006

Add-on second floor Pediatric ambulatory surgery

Front view of building

Metalic structure of the roof

Individual rooms with outside washing area in burn floor

Nurses Station Area

USD $ 816, Construction Hospital Equipment USD $ 474, PROJECT COST So far we have been able to raise US$ 520, through donations and constant local fund raising activities.

Following are some of the burn patients which Ruth Paz Foundation Has treated

Case: Ronal González 6 years old / 3rd Degree Burn Patient sent in Air Ambulance Case: Ronal González 6 years old / 3rd Degree Burn Patient sent in Air Ambulance

Case: Carlitos Carbajal 3 month old / 3rd Degree Burn with broken skull Patient sent on commercial airline

Case: Adolfo Barahona Patient sent in Air Ambulance

Ruth Paz Foundation Ruth Paz Foundation President:Mary Ann Paz Kafati Executive Director :Mary Margaret Kipps Address: 5º Piso – Torre Santa Mónica Boulevard del Norte San Pedro Sula, Honduras or or PO BOX:226 Telephones:(504) Fax: (504) In the United StatesIn the United States Executive Director:Michael Paz Address:17 Waverly Place Destrehan, La Telephone: (985) Cellular:(504)

Thank you for “Helping Us Help Others” The RUTH PAZ FOUNDATION