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Written by Dr. Okeme Arome Romey Raymond came to our clinic in Gidan Waya, barely able to breathe. He managed a smile. His feet up to the thighs were massively swollen. My fingers dug deep into them leaving behind their prints. His nostrils flared. When I listened to his heart it was wrapped in a blanket of murmurs. The lung fields, especially the lower parts, were like fine waves from the silent gushes of waters from the sea reaching for the shores in a cool calm thick night. He was drowning in his own fluid. 
Nigeria is a country of the young with almost half of the 180 million people under the age of 15. Currently Nigeria has nearly 31 million children below the age of 5 and about 7 million babies are born yearly.
Neighborhood kids greeting us
In the tropics typhoid fever is a common infectious disease, that is also endemic in Nigeria
We bring medical care to thousands of children in Nigeria with treatable diseases like typhoid and malaria. Help us continue this work by donating to the cause.
The evening started with a meet and greet in the reception hall at the Cathedral in Bloomfield Connecticut.
The Kateri Benefit Dinner only happens every three years. In 2016 we had 175+ people in attendance who reached deep into their hearts and wallets.  It would be a shame to miss this musical performance of the Tapestry Singers of Connecticut at the Kateri Med Benefit Dinner.  Leaving a legacy is an important part of any life. A legacy reflects a life lived with purpose. What does it mean to leave a legacy? It means putting a stamp on the future, and making a contribution to future generations. People want to leave a legacy because they want to feel that their life mattered.  |
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