Hi Arwin! This is a novel idea and they were in touch with me sometime back. I really had no time to concentrate but now guess will have time to devote to this novel idea and we must all join hands and go ahead. I will put up the matter to Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait. I am sure our brothers here will embrace with open arms for such genuine causes With all the best wishes Wilson Coelho
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; goan-nri@yahoogroups.co.in; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:12:29 -0400Subject: [GOAN-NRI] Re: Goa-America Heart Foundation Dear Goans, This week, I had the opportunity to meet some dedicated Goans in the USA; pursuing an impressive not-for-profit project i.e. Goa-America Heart Foundation. We should all support such noble foundations; surely it involves a lot of hard work & selfless dedication, by the respective people. Please see the details below and on the website mentioned. Kindly contact them directly should you need further details. Dev Borem Korum, Arwin Mesquita 2008/10/23 christopher nunes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dear Arwin, It was a pleasure meeting you. My hat off to you for your enthusiasm in trying to make a difference and in bringing some identity to Goa. Your power point presentation was indeed uplifting and I am very appreciative of the effort you put in to generate the same. Best of luck to you in this endeavour. As Neville mentioned, we are part of the team working on the Goa-America Heart Foundation (GAHF) project. The Trustees in Goa under the direction of Ian Martin are doing a wonderful job in making this project a reality and have been diligently working on it for few years. Please visit our website www.gaheartfoundation.org. Attached is a brochure (front and back) that we had put together for Phase 1 of this project. We are very much interested in obtaining funds for both phases of this project. Details of both phases are given below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am based in New Jersey. We are counting on you to help spread the word about this not-for-profit project by contacting Goans in the Middle East, and requesting them to assist financially. Best regards, Christopher Nunes Secretary, GAHF, Inc Trustee of GAHFT Who we are Goa-America Heart Foundation (GAHF) is a not-for-profit organization, established to promote state-of-the-art cardiac care in Goa. The idea of creating Goa-America Cardiac Center (GACC) in Goa originated from Dr. Daniel Neville Mascarenhas, interventional cardiologist practicing in Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the United States of America. He has been the driving force behind this project. The Trustees of GAHF are professional individuals who are established in their respective professions in the USA and in India, driven by a desire to help our homeland in the area of health care in general and cardiac care in particular. GAHF Inc., seeks to galvanize the Indian community in general and the Goan community in particular as well as the international community, to embrace this project of providing cardiac care in Goa, and to support it with their financial, material and professional resources, and by contributing their time and skills. GAHF Inc. will remain the primary vehicle to raise funds and disburse them, as outlined in the mission statement below. GAHFT, as explained in the mission statement below will be involved directly in negotiation for, and acquisition of, property and equipment needed to provide the care. It will supervise and monitor the operations initially of the cardiac clinic and later of the cardiac care center, and its quality of care. GAHF, Inc. is a duly registered not-for-profit corporation in the State of New York in U.S.A. with approval from Internal Revenue Service for 501(c)3 tax exempt status for US donors. It has an operational charter and by-laws governing procedures and the business to be undertaken by the corporation. The office holders of GAHF do not receive any remuneration for their services. There are currently no administrative costs associated with the organization, as time, skills and facilities have been provided by its members and well-wishers in India and abroad on a no-cost basis. Vision Goa-America Heart Foundation seeks to provide affordable cardiac care to Goans regardless of caste, creed or socio-economic status. It will place particular emphasis on preventive care, and on educating the public on the importance of prevention, particularly in the area of Cardiovascular Health. Mission The Mission is to raise funds to establish a cardiac center in Goa, India. In the first phase, we plan to start a cardiac outpatient diagnostic clinic in JMJ Hospital. This will entail purchasing the necessary equipment and materials and staffing the clinic. Financial support will be required as we continue the process of phased expansion of care and services culminating in the establishment of a cardiac center, and until it becomes self sustaining. Towards this end, we have instituted two separate but linked organizations. GAHF Inc. (Goa-America Heart Foundation Inc.), based in the USA, will be responsible for raising the funds that will finance the project. GAHFT (Goa-America Heart Foundation Trust), based in Goa, will be involved directly in negotiation for, and acquisition of, property and equipment needed to provide the care. It will supervise and monitor the operations of the cardiac clinic and the cardiac care center. GAHFT will only raise funds from donors in India. Goa-America Heart Foundation will serve as a conduit for the Goan community overseas with moral obligation to contribute to, and support, the advancement of the health care of the people of Goa. It will also invite the financially well off individuals and businesses in India to participate in improving the collective health and welfare of its citizens in Goa. Goa-America Heart Foundation will facilitate the development of education materials on cardiac health, and preventive care. It will arrange voluntary services of medical professionals in India and abroad, to assist initially at the cardiac clinic and later at the cardiac center. Goa-America Heart Foundation will strive to ensure that the cardiac care center will be a model of excellence in medical care. Goa-America Heart Foundation (GAHF) is fortunate to be associated with JMJ (Jesus, Mary and Joseph) Hospital, a recognized medical institution in Alto Porvorim, Bardez, Goa. It is located approximately 3 miles (5 kms.) from the Mandovi Bridge on the national highway to Mapusa. After a search lasting a few years, we have finally found a facility to associate with. JMJ Hospital shares our vision, and is compatible with GAHF, and our mission. Initially, we will start with a cardiac out patient diagnostic (OPD) clinic located in the hospital. The need for a cardiac care facility in Goa, available to the common man, was apparent to many Goans in the Diaspora. In due course, our goal is to expand beyond the initial cardiac clinic, with the ultimate goal of a cardiac center that will be named Goa-America Cardiac Center. Negotiations are currently underway to establish the same. GAHF Inc. has taken upon itself the responsibility of providing financial assistance to fund and subsidize this worthy cause. With generous contribution from compassionate people, in Goa and abroad, who share the same vision, and who have the desire to give something back to our homeland, we can see this dream come to fruition. Campaign Capital needs Phase 1 - Cardiac outpatient diagnostic clinic - outpatient services in existing JMJ Hospital and community/village teaching and screening outreach. Estimated cost : US $ 240,000 which includes equipment for Diagnostic Clinic and Intensive Care Unit, medical supplies, and staffing. Already remitted $85,000. In hand $10,000. Need to raise US $145,000. Daniel Neville Mascarenhas, interventional cardiologist, whose idea was to start a cardiac center and to give back to Goa, has made a significant contribution towards the start-up of this clinic. This clinic will be named in memory of his father. Phase 2 - Erection of a Goa-America Cardiac Care Center - This will provide advanced cardiac care, including but not limited to, coronary angiography, coronary angioplasty and stent placement. Estimated cost : US $3.5 million, which includes construction of the hospital building, road/ parking/ landscaping, furniture/fixtures, medical equipment, supplies and staffing. Timeline Phase 1 - the OPD Clinic, will be operational late November 2008. Phase 2 - the Cardiac Hospital, is in the midst of completion of legal formalities. As such, we could not provide details. This phase of establishing a cardiac care facility is estimated to take approximately 3 years. GAHF Inc. earnestly solicits help from all parties interested in helping with this worthwhile project, in an underserved area of Goa, India. We are hoping that Goans in the Middle East will assist in funding this project. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ _________________________________________________________________ News, entertainment and everything you care about at Live.com. Get it now! http://www.live.com/getstarted.aspx
