On Saturday, July 15th I will be skydiving in Chicago to help raise money for Breath of Life Haiti's future birthing center. I have a goal to raise $1000 for the building project. Would you prayerfully consider helping me reach my goal?

The birthing center will be the location where expectant mothers can find medical care and support, education, safe and sanitary conditions, and respect for them and their babies in a safe environment.

With a population of 10 million, Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Only about 25% of births in Haiti are attended by a skilled provider. Most women do not receive prenatal, postnatal or newborn care.

As a result, Haiti is the most dangerous country in the Western Hemisphere to give birth. Most of these maternal deaths are caused by eclampsia, sepsis, and postpartum hemorrhage (bleeding). In other words, most of these deaths are preventable.

Currently our skilled birth attendants are providing midwifery care (prenatal, delivery, postnatal and newborn care) to families in the community. We have a vision to build a birthing center in Dèsarmes, Haiti.

Breath of Life Haiti is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3. All donations are tax-deductible.