URGENT: Meet Emerita de Jesus Zambrano

Hello friends and family,

I am not one to ask for charity, but this woman we met in Honduras needs serious help. If you're looking to give back this Thanksgiving PLEASE read this article and consider donating even $5...

Meet Emeritia (seen on the right):



64 year old Emerita has been pregnant 12 times, however after many pregnancy issues, she has only 7 surviving children. She has delivered all but one of her children alone in her community. The other time she had a midwife. The image of bravery and strength, Emerita has lived a loving life with her family by her side.

Several months ago, one of our Global Brigade doctors met Emerita and heard about her current health condition...

For the past 10 years, Emerita has suffered from a total uterine prolapse. This means that her uterus is currently hanging outside of her body. She has trouble controlling her bladder, and these issues causes severe rashes, smells, and itching.. The embarassment and health issues this has caused her are unimaginable.

We at Global Brigades cannot provide for every heart wrenching story we hear. However, we can publicize to those who are interested in helping out. We have recently started a Patient Referral Program, where we can display specific patients under extreme need. Global Brigades is confident that our community of brigaders, friends, and supporters can help raise the $700 necessary to give Emerita the surgical procedure she desperately needs. You can help by spreading the word about this important fundraising campaign: forward and post this appeal to Facebook and email it to your personal networks.

After hearing her story, my colleagues and I have decided to publicize her story like crazy, fundraising for her. A local doctor has offered to perform the simple surgery she needs without pay. The other hospital bills only add up to $700.

If you are interested, or if you have been thinking about what you are thankful for this weekend, PLEASE consider donating. Again, I don't like to ask for charity... We all have our lives and I know money is tight. However, if this interests you, please donate at the link below. $5, $10, $50, the price of the latte you planned on buying this afternoon.. Whatever you'd like. $700 is a small amount, but it will change the rest of her life..

If you're a friend or family member of mine, please consider a donation to Emerita my christmas/channukah present. :) :)


Click HERE to donate.


THANK YOU!!!