June 17, 2011

Delay + Delay + Delay = Cancel = Still in the US

By kboyle

Oh, the horror!  All of the anticipation, and perhaps a bit of anxiety, for 9 of our Gambia team ended in disappontment - at least for today. 

Unfortunately the travel gods were not on our side today and we missed our flight to Brussels.  Fortunately the rest of the team is in route and we expect them to arrive in Banjul as schduled.  For those of us still in the US, the good news is that we were all able to be rebooked to leave on Monday and will reach Gambia on Tuesday - a few days behind schedule but we will miss only 1 day of clinic. 

As frustrating of a day as it has been, our clinic leader Dave Berumen, Annette Austin from OneSight, and Julie from BCD travel worked very quickly to find us alternative travel plans.  A successful clinic has many participants many of whom operate behind the scenes far away from the clinic sight - so thanks to everyone who helped us today and we look forward to joining the rest of Team Gambia on Tuesday!

7 Comments

  1. Barbie Schroer says:

    Hey Team Gambia !!  Sorry to hear of the delays .. but I know your spirits will propel you all to see and help as many patients as possible WHEN YOU all GET there .... so excited for your success and the benefit to the wonderful people in need. Big hugs from San Diego !!

    Posted on Sun Jun 19, 2011 10:06 am EST

  2. Stephanie Vicars says:

    Sending love from the Ghana clinic team! Hope you all get there safe and sound…and very soon! Good Luck!

    Posted on Sun Jun 19, 2011 2:08 pm EST

  3. Randi Benlulu says:

    Good luck guys! We’ve all been thinking of you here at the Ghana Clinic

    Posted on Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:15 pm EST

  4. Dawn says:

    So sorry to hear about all the crazy delays I hope you get there very soon.  Thanks for the shout out to the folks behind the scene, you are right about them….all of them!  They are an amazing team and make those of us in the field look good everyday.  So here’s my shout out to not just Annette and Julie but to; Jenni, Beth, Tami, Angie, Ken, Teresa, Cari, Michelle, Gina, Amanda, Patrice and Alicia.  These are the folks that will get you to The Gambia to give the gift of sight! :)  Safe travels my friend!

    Posted on Mon Jun 20, 2011 6:18 am EST

  5. Dave in Winnipeg says:

    Wayne - Glad to hear you are safe - glad the pilot and crew used wisdom during the bad weather.  I’m sure you will relax once you are with the team.  This is a great thing you are doing and very rewarding!

    Posted on Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:34 am EST

  6. DF in Wpg says:

    Happy Birthday to You!
    Happy Birthday to You!
    Happy Birthday Dear Wayne!
    Happy Birthday to YOU!!!!
    (When was the last time you celebrated a birthday in Africa?)

    Posted on Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:14 pm EST

  7. Sterling says:

    Hoping things are moving well for the team!

    Posted on Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:36 am EST

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