Becca volunteers to learn Babies in Belize!

Becca Titus Start Date: Apr 29, 2016 - End Date: May 9, 2016
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Professional Development
  • Volunteer Trip
  • Dangriga, Stann Creek, Belize
  • San Ignacio, Belize

My Travel Story

by: Becca Titus Start Date: Apr 29, 2016 - End Date: May 9, 2016
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Professional Development
  • Volunteer Trip
I've been exploring possibilities of using my skills as a neonatal
intensive care nurse in countries of Central America. From the  
birth experience through recovery in a hospital, and on into life at
home, I hope to become a major support for the nutrition, home
safety and developmental progress for these families and medical
teams. Bringing a child home after an intensive-care hospital stay is
difficult for any family, and many babies even in the US fail to
thrive in the weeks following discharge.
Ultimatley, some time from now, I hope for a nitch where I can
care for infants as a nurse from pregnancy to following these tiny
graduates to their often challenging home environments to help
families set up a successful transition into family life.
First I must become culturally sensitive and gain competence in  
what is medically typical in Central America, plus in what a parent
knows and expects. The Toucan Education Programs in Belize
(studyinbelize.com) offers me this opportunity, while at the same time,
it being a uniquely English speaking country, I can focus on asking 
questions and fully understanding the answers. (Duolingo tells me I 
am 67% fluent in espanol). This seems like a great first step toward
real-izing this idea and becoming of value to any community.
Thank you for your support. Even tiny amounts are much appreciated. 
~~Becca Titus, RN, NICU
  • Dangriga, Stann Creek, Belize
  • San Ignacio, Belize

Updates

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  • My Fund Raising Is Closed As Of Today, May 9th.

    Today is May 9. Although I do not know about my Anonymous Donor, I believe all my Donors are Moms. Mother's Day was yesterday. Thank You Mother's who shared your wealth with me for this endeavor in Belize. I really needed just a little more for this trip and you donated double my goal! I was going to worry about getting home later, but now my round trip airfare is paid for.... my relief is immense as this trip is otherwise taking everything I have. I'll keep you posted....here and on facebook in general. Please check my posts from time to time. I will have connectivity most of the time, and post from my phone, photos and all. I just don't know a better way to do it. Thanks again.

  • Half Way There!

    THANK YOU to 3 wonderful donors for your generous donations toward my airline ticket to Belize. I'm already half way to this goal! I've not tried fund raising before and my gratitude is hard to express adequately. Thank you!