This is a great story of a community coming together for an event. 

Crutches and Canes for Haiti a great Success!by Shawn Carolan-Abell
Thanks to this wonderful community and to everyone who participated, the drive last month to collect Crutches for Haiti was a great success! The total amount collected was 134 pairs of crutches, 61 canes, 3 quad canes, 2 forearm crutches, 3 black boots for foot injury, 3 walking sticks and two prosthetic legs! All donations were sent to Physicians for Peace warehouse in Virginia, and then on to Haiti.
 Physicians for Peace designed the Walking Free Program to assist amputees by establishing sustainable prosthetic and rehabilitation centers, not only in Haiti but in developing nations worldwide. They are the only prosthetic and orthotic clinic fully up and running in Haiti since the earthquake. The new location is at the Albert Schweitzer Hospital.
 It just amazes me how well this drive went, in that everything that needed to happen just fell into place, thanks to so many kind and caring people who offered their help along the way. 
Thank you so much to the following businesses and people:
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