This sold out event raised over $50,000 which will be distributed to St. Damien Paediatric Hospital in Haiti for neo-natal equipment and to Lavalla Orphanage and School just outside of Phnom Pehn, Cambodia for the purchase of a 16 passenger mini bus to transport students to medical appointments and to and from school. GFH Global is happy to make a donation to Austin’s – Trevor Romain Foundation “The Comfort Crew for Military Kids”. We thank all those who helped organize this event and thank Luci Baines Johnson and Ian Turpin for their support and hospitality during our stay in Austin.
Author: Arlene Willis
April update – Philip Craig Arts Program (PCAP)
For full information on the Philip Craig Arts Program, a project of gfhglobal.org please go to:
Visit Report by The Grapes Global Group to come soon!
March 1, 2011 – Up-date for Philip Craig Arts Program
The Philip Craig Arts Program and The Viola Wheeler Program in Deschapelle, Haiti are thriving! Nicolas Atkins and his team are doing a fantastic job. We will be visiting Deschapelle in April 2011 and will have lots of photos to share with you. Meanwhile, please click on the link below to see the latest photos. http://pcaphaiti.wordpress.com
Philip Craig Arts Program Haiti
a Grapes for Humanity Global Foundation and Friends of Hopital Albert Schweitzer Collaboration
Practice, Practice, Practice, and Video Link
March 1, 2011 by pcaphaiti
Prestige: The Viola Wheeler band practices daily for bi-weekly welcoming concerts at the Hanger Klinik and for public parties on Hôpital Albert Schweitzer campus.
Paper Making : Week One
March 1, 2011 by pcaphaiti
We are working on making artisanal paper from sugar cane and banana tree fibers. Artist Jenna Bonistalli shows PCAPers how to break up the necessary sugar cane for paper use.
Darlene, the daughter of a bilateral patient, finds a quiet place to draw as the cane fiber or bagas soaks before boiling.
In the interim while our local natural fibers are prepared, participants practice pulling sheets of cotton rag paper.
The paper is pressed onto interfacing to dry.
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Papier Mache Bounty
March 1, 2011 by pcaphaiti
Final touches are added to the papier mache fruits and vegetables before they are used by Community Health for nutritional training.
February 17, 2011 by pcaphaiti
PCAP participants begin to paint a public mural at HAS tennis courts of maps of Haiti, and the World. A valuable public resource for many without the ability to afford school.
Haiti – Anniversary Photos – Philip Craig Arts Program
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Here are links to photos taken on January 12, 2011 at the Hopital Albert Schweitzer and the Hanger Klinik.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54575714@N05/sets/72157625674603743/show/
Philip Craig Arts Program Up-Date
On the annivaersary of the January 12, 2010 earthquake, we are pleased to show you the progress that has been made with our work in conjunction with Friends of Hopital Albert Schweitzer in Deschapelle, Haiti.
A Grapes for Humanity Global Foundation and Friends of Hopital Albert Schweitzer Collaboration
The initial weeks of the PCAP project are being used to introduce the handicapped community who will be working with the project the fundamentals of color, line, light and shade. Using basic art materials, the first wave of the project also includes a literacy and sign painting component to be used at the end of this session in a large scale community mural and numerous public health signs . Also included in everyday events are sports and music therapy components.
Community Volunteer Joseph Smith displays his customized PCAP tee.
Two sisters from Port Au Prince spend their day working with the PCAP project while the one on the right awaits her new prosthetic and physical therapy.
Another Hanger Klinik patient works as PCAP volunteers aide him.
Michlet, a HAS employee and congenital bi-lateral, spends his lunch break with us.
Scarphem, a local volunteer aids a new patient.
John Kelly, a young boy still recovering from earthquake related injuries, gets much needed physical and art therapy with the PCAP program
Participant Jonas paints at one of our work tables: made of overstocked walkers.
PCAP members practice singing for an event commemorating the one year anniversary of the earthquake while band leader Charite plays his guitar.
Group Sports therapy sessions led by Kerby
Within just one week of the re-opening of the Hanger Prosthetic Klinik at Hôpital Albert Schweitzer the Philip Craig Arts program is up and running strong with many patients, volunteers, and staff already expressing how much this opportunity means to them.
Annual Visit to Lavalla
Arlene Willis, Dr. Christine Wheeler and Michael Willis visited Lavalla School and Orphanage in November 2010. Please view photos and read their report.
10/19/2011 – Opus One – New York City – Wednesday, October 19, 2011
The Grapes for Humanity Global Foundation is pleased to announce that our featured Winery for our bi-annual event in New York City will be OPUS ONE WINERY with CEO David Pearson. The event will be held at The Four Seasons Hotel in New York City on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. Plus!!! The following spectacular vintages have been generously donated by OPUS ONE: 1985 in magnum, 1996 in magnum, 2001, 2005, and the newly released 2008 vintage. Plus for our Live Auction, OPUS ONE has donated The Opus One Private Twilight Tour and Tasting. OPUS ONE INVITE
The Opus One Private Twilight Tour and Tasting is reserved exclusively for charity donations. Guests begin this late afternoon experience in the winery’s Salon with caviar and a flute of fine champagne. A private tour follows of the salient architectural spaces of Opus One: the Mezzanine, Cuvier, Gallery and Grand Chai. The Tour culminates in the Grand Chai, with a two-vintage tasting of Opus One and a second course of hors d’oeuvres specially prepared to complement fine red wines. Relaxed and ready for the next adventure, guests will then be escorted to dinner by CEO David Pearson. The destination: La Toque Restaurant, where David will show three additional vintages of Opus One with a menu designed by Executive Chef and Propeietor Ken Frank.
We are delighted that Louis Roederer Champagne will donate “Cristal” for our Champagne reception in the Ty Lounge. Another added treat to go with our dessert – Imperial Estate of Hetszolo 1996 6P Tokay donated by Honorary Director, Jean-Guillaume PRATS.
Honorary Director Pierre Henry Gagey from Maison Louis Jadot has donated 1 Jéroboam of Charmes-Chambertin Grand cru vintage 1969 for our auction.
Opus One was founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, proprietor of Château Mouton Rothschild, and renowned Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. Based in Oakville, California, Opus One produces an exclusive, proprietary Bordeaux-style blend.
Location: The Four Seasons Hotel – New York City
Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Tickets and/or sponsorship: Please call 800-218-1422 or email [email protected]