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

2. Ruth Paz

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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. “

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

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

8. 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

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

10. 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.

11. Hospital's Location (Inside Leonardo Martínez Hospital)

12. Hospital Blue Prints

13. 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...

14. Start of construction on June 2006 Start of construction on June 2006

15. Add-on second floor Pediatric ambulatory surgery

16. Front view of building

17. Metalic structure of the roof

18. Individual rooms with outside washing area in burn floor

19. Nurses Station Area

20. USD $ 816,000.00 Construction Hospital Equipment USD $ 474,000.00 PROJECT COST So far we have been able to raise US$ 520,000.00 through donations and constant local fund raising activities.

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

22. 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

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

24. Case: Adolfo Barahona Patient sent in Air Ambulance

25. Ruth Paz Foundation Ruth Paz Foundation President:Mary Ann Paz Kafati Executive Director :Mary Margaret Kipps E-mail:ruthpazfound@globalnet.hn ruthpazfound@globalnet.hn Address: 5º Piso – Torre Santa Mónica Boulevard del Norte San Pedro Sula, Honduras or or PO BOX:226 Telephones:(504) 552-2880 Fax: (504) 552-3582 In the United StatesIn the United States Executive Director:Michael Paz Address:17 Waverly Place Destrehan, La 70047 E-mail:michael@thepazgroup.com michael@thepazgroup.com Telephone: (985) 764 0395 Cellular:(504) 382 0343

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