This is the Mrs speaking. Some of you might be aware of the fact that I am a volunteer for a non-profit organization called HART. Humanitarian Aid Relief Team(HART) is based out of Utah and is made up of medical volunteers and support staff who go to foreign countries(the past few years have been in Africa) to provide medical surgeries and education. This year we are going to Ghana, November 11th thru 21st. This year, our team of 50-60 personnel include OB/GYN surgeons, Orthopedic surgeons, Plastic surgeons, Family Practice MD's, Nutritionists, Anesthesiologists and Nurses who will assist these surgeons in the operating room and in educational outreach teams in the bush. HART is unique in the fact that we really believe in teaching, education, and service rather than just coming in and providing a service once a year. While the team is in Ghana, we will be going into distant tribes and teaching them about basic sanitation, first aid, and nutrition as well as staffing three operating rooms. After HART has been going to an area for a few years and the people have become able to take care of themselves better, we move onto the next area where help is needed. 'Where does The Mrs fit into this team?' you might ask. I been asked to collect all the necessary documentation for the medical personnel required by the government of Ghana and to act as the secretary of HART. I have been collecting passports, immunization records, resumes and medical licenses for the entire team. I will also be helping to set in place travel accommodations such as buses, hotels and flights for the week long mission. During the course of the year, we as a team have collected medical supplies that have been donated to us from local doctor offices and hospitals and have a shipping container en route to Ghana to meet us there in November. The cost of the mission for The Mrs is $3,000. "Scones for Ghana" will raise money to help offset the cost of the mission and raise awareness of this great organization. Make this your date night, family night or just a chance to showcase your Four-Square skills. Any contribution is greatly appreciated and I know you will have a great time at "Scones for Ghana". There will be live music by Goody2Shoes(Uncle Matt's band) and an outdoor projector viewing of "The Lion King". If you are not able to attend but would still like to contribute, contact me at danielledalmer(at)gmail(dot)com for more information. You can read more about HART HERE.