This just came in an email from Ginny Fox, assistant to Congressman Jim Himes: "Martine Volcimus arrived late Saturday night from Port-au-Prince. Accompanied by her mother and her sister, Minouche, Martine went directly to Stamford Hospital from the airport.
"I did go to see her when she arrived, and she is so thankful to all of you who helped in the process of allowing her to have rehabilitation in Stamford. She is very happy to be in Stamford; she had never been outside of Haiti.
"Will keep you updated. Thank you again for all of your help. Minouche is so happy to have Martine here." Best regards, Ginny
Martine had her leg amputated after the earthquake when she jumped from a building holding her sister Minouche's adopted daughter. Minouche traveled to Haiti with Team 1 and brought her daughter home but Martine could not come. Dr. David Reed and others at Stamford Hospital made it possible for Martine to receive rehab treatment at the hospital and Congressman Jim Himes pressed the State Department to grant Martine a Visa. This is excellent. A huge thanks to Congressman Himes and his staff and to the folks who will be caring for Martine.
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