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Frequently Asked Questions About the Roberto Clemente Rancho Santana Clinic
What is the Roberto Clemente/Rancho Santana Clinic? The Clinic is a non-profit 501(c)(3) company based in Baltimore, Maryland. Our mission is to provide much needed primary care, triage care, and health education to the communities of Limón and Rancho Santana, Nicaragua. Roberto Clemente (1934-1972) was a star right fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 to 1972. He won four National League batting titles, twelve Golden Glove awards, and was named the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1966. Fiercely proud of his heritage, he demanded more respect for Hispanic players throughout his career. His lifelong dream was to build a youth sports facility in Puerto Rico for poor children. In 1972, while helping to deliver relief supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua, his plane went down off the coast of Puerto Rico. He is considered a national hero in Nicaragua. There is one full-time doctor: Dr. Julio Flores, two full-time nurses: two full time pharmacists administrative manager and assistant. Who can use the clinic? How much are they charged? Services are provided to the 1,500+ residents of Limon I & II, and Rancho Santana. Children, the elderly, and the disabled are treated at no charge. For all others, fees are on a sliding scale, based on the resident’s ability to pay. Currently we treated more than 10,000 patients in 2006. What is the Clinic’s exact address? Roberto Clemente Rancho Santana Clinic What are the Clinic’s future plans? We plan to offer 24-hour emergency care, to expand the services provided beyond primary care, and to create a volunteer training program after the style of Doctors Without Borders. Who is on the Clinic’s Board of Trustees? The Board of Trustees is composed of Julia Guth, Executive Director and five boad members. A Clinic Advisory Committee oversees the progress of the clinic. The following people sit on this committee: Alvaro Meneses, Juan Munoz and Enrique Zamora. Are my donations tax deductible? Are matching funds available? Where do the donations go? All donations are 100% federal tax-deductible to US citizens. Agora Publishing has generously offered to match 100% all donations - dollar for dollar – for the balance of 2007. Our largest donation to date has come from the Rotary Club of Pittsburgh. Many private employers also match charitable donations. Please check with your employer’s Human Resources office to see if your donation to the Clinic may qualify for matching funds. 100% of all donations and matching funds go to the construction, maintenance and operation of the clinic. This includes the purchase of equipment and supplies, telecommunications costs, lab work, and the extremely modest salaries of the staff. To donate funds, call Julia Guth at (410) 223-2630, or click here for the donor application. If you are a medical professional, and are interested in staying at Rancho Santana while donating time and training to the clinic, please contact Julia Guth at jguth@oxfordclub.com The best time to visit Nicaragua is from November through February. June and July are also good months. Please contact Juan Muñoz at jguth@oxfordclub.com if you would like to donate equipment or supplies. We will determine the best way to deliver these items to the clinic. (Be sure to check our updated list of needed equipment and medicines on the website. Please note that some items may not be suitable for donation at this time.) The Rancho is an international oceanfront community on the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua, developed by International Living Properties. How do I invest or vacation in Rancho Santana? For information on vacationing, renting, buying lots, or building a home at Rancho Santana, contact Juan Muñoz at jguth@oxfordclub.com Known as the land of lakes and volcanoes, Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America, and is located just north of Costa Rica. It is a beautiful country, with a stunning Pacific coastline, and abundant agricultural resources. Nicaragua is also known for its handmade leather products and exceptional pottery. Nicaragua is one of the poorest Latin American countries. It has been ravaged by decades of civil war, political and social instability, lack of access to education and health care, and natural disasters. Today, Nicaragua is attracting worldwide attention. Improvements in infrastructure, greater political stability, and a tough stand on corruption have led to increased foreign investment and tourism. The country’s greatest resource is its people. The culture is unique, and Nicaraguans are among the warmest and most resilient people you’ll find anywhere. For more information on Nicaragua go to: http://www.ranchosantana.com, http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/central_america/nicaragua/.
ILP is a partnership that invests in and develops properties around the world. For information, contact them at jguth@oxfordclub.com International Living publishes information on international real estate investing, retiring and traveling abroad. The company is based in Ireland. Contact www.Internationalliving.com, or tel: 1-800-643-2478. Founded in 1989, the Oxford Club is a financial club with over 70,000 members worldwide. Many Oxford Club members are residents of Rancho Santana. The Club is based in Baltimore, Maryland. For more information, contact www.oxfordclub.com, or telephone 800-992-0205. Agora, Inc. publishes financial, health and travel newsletters and e-letters. Agora is based in Baltimore, MD with offices around the world. The Oxford Club is an affiliate of Agora Publishing. Contact www.agora-inc.com. |
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