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Friends of Lead Free Children

is an approved 501 (c) (3) charity organization (ID 13-3782092) which, in collaborating with government and NGO
organizations has established successful health related projects in developing countries and in New York City. Also,
Friends of Lead Free Children has organizing several humanitarian donations to developing countries and is the largest
contributor of medical and hospital supplies to the Dominican Republic.  Friends of Lead Free Children organized Lead
poisoning awareness seminars which resulted in the hastening of several countries in the removal of toxic Lead from
gasoline. Presently, Friends of Lead Free Children is establishing its “Nutrition for Life” program to assist high risk
pregnant women in having healthier babies. To date, Friends of Lead Free Children has given over 32 million free prenatal
supplements to over 228,000 high risk pregnant women, most of whom live in unhealthy toxic environments.
Accomplishments:
Established first Lead screening programs in the Dominican Republic, Thailand, and India 1993-99.

Supplied equipment and supplies to the George’s Foundation for the largest lead study for over 20,000 people in seven Indian cities
1997-99.

Developed the protocol for the Indian multi-city study (largest study 22,000 ever completed on Lead poisoning).

Wrote a comprehensive guide on lead poisoning in collaboration with leading experts in the field of Lead contamination 1995.

Supplied million of special Iron pills to health clinics throughout the Dominican Republic 1997.

Collaborated with St. Johns Medical College in India and the Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to establish
Lead research projects 1998-99.

Originated and coordinated the largest Lead Conference, Lead Poisoning and International Conference on Prevention and Treatment,
held on February 8th, 1999, in Bangalore, India. Collaborated with the Center for Disease Control, the U.S. Department of  Environmental
Protection, The George Foundation, and the World Bank in organizing this conference.This conference lead to the government of India
to ban Lead from gasoline, which was quickly followed by Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines, and Indonesia.

Friends of Lead Free Children compiled and edited the papers presented at the conference in Bangalore India. The papers compiled
represent the largest technical book on Lead poisoning in the World.

The proceedings of the Conference can be read at www.leadpoison.net. 2000

In 1996 sponsored the Rozama Foundation to feed the families of Haina after Hurricane George.

In 1996, discovered an illegal lead smelter in Haina, Dominican Republic and lobbied the government shut it down. Sent emergency
treatment to Dominican Republic which saved dozens of young children’s’ lives.
In 1996, arranged for American doctors to come to Haina to screen all children for Lead poisoning and give treatment.

In 1997, sponsored a team of six Lead specialists from the United States to teach government officials in the Dominican Republic about
the dangers of Lead, and methods of removing Lead from gasoline.

In 1999, inaugurated the first Lead Research Clinical Department in the Dominican Republic.

In 1999, organized the shipment of free new medical supplies to five not-for-profit health clinics in the Dominican Republic

In 2000, organized the largest private donation made to the government of the Dominican Republic. Four freight containers filled with
new hospital equipment and supplies as well as an ambulance and special “heart and lung machine” used to perform open heart
surgery on children.

In 2000, provided Saint John’s Medical College in India with supplies to continue Lead research and screening in that country.

In 2001, organized the shipment of two freight containers of medical supplies for several Not-for-Profits in the Dominican Republic.

In 2001, developed the “Nutrition for Life” health program. Targeting newer immigrant pregnant women and high risk pregnant women
living in developing countries. A special prenatal supplement will be given freely to prevent most birth defects and help assure
healthier babies for these less privileged women.

In 2001, developed an international Lead prevention “clearing house” and national lead “referral” for India web site. A team from Saint
John’s Medical School in Bangalore, India and in collaboration with the George Foundation will maintain this site. Site is expected to be
fully operations in July of this year.

In July 2001, donated 2.3 million prenatal supplements to the Dominican Republic. These prevention pills will be given freely to high-risk
pregnant women from the poorer communities.

In July 2001, donated a full container of hospital equipment to 3 health clinics located in the southern part of the Dominican
Republic.                 

September 2001, Established protocols for two studies ( India and      Dominican Republic ) on new low cost chelation agent to remove
Lead from children.

September 2001 had established distribution centers for prenatal    supplements at eight health clinics located in three cities of the
Dominican Republic
  
December 17, 2001 collaborated with Dominican Consul General is  establishment of a Education Fund for surviving children of flight 587
program scheduled to be inaugurated February 22 , 2001

February 22, 2000 received award for Dominican Consul General for humanitarian work done.

April 21, 2002 Program which was established by Friends of Lead Free in India gains grant to test young child in southern state of India

Oct. 23,2002  manufactured 1 million Lead free prenatal supplements and shipped to the Dominican Republic

Jan. 25, 2003 Delivered to La Ramada hospitals 500,000 prenatal supplements also delivered  prenatal supplements and trained nurses
of Haina community health clinic

July 24 & 25, 2003 Organized and sponsored a seminar on “Having Healthy Babies” in the Dominican Republic. Over 400 government and
education officials attended in Santo Domingo over 2 days

July 24 & 25, 2003 Delivered 1 million prenatal supplements to five regional health clinics in two districts of the Dominican Republic

September 7, 2003 organized the largest Latino family event in NYC “Children’s Health Festival” with over 350,000 attending. Free health
information to all families attending

March 11-14, 2004 Expanded “Nutrition for Life” program in the Dominican Republic. Donated 5 million prenatal supplements to 15 health
clinics and 3 hospitals in the country.

June, 2004 –Sponsored Dominican child serious injured to come to Saint Michael’s Medical Hospital for operation and therapy.

July & August 2004- Sponsored shipment of two containers of donated medical supplies and cloths for Dominican families suffering from
Hurricane damage

September 12, 2004- Sponsored and organized  largest children’s health festival in US, with over 360,000 attending

March 2, 2005- Inaugurated the Nutrition for Life program in Upper Manhattan and Northern New Jersey (Newark).  Established two
programs at health clinics where 200,000 prenatal supplements will be given freely to high risk pregnant women who are newer
immigrants.

March 9th, 2005- Sponsored and organized manufacturing and shipment of 6.2 million prenatal supplements to the Dominican Republic.
Sponsored a humanitarian delegation to distribute prenatal supplements to 9 health clinics in that country. Inaugurated the Nutrition for
Life program in Santiago.

July 1, 2005- Shipped a full container of medicine/cloths aid to families in Haina, Dominican Republic

Aug 3, 2005 – Organized a clothing drive for Haina and shipped full container of clothing and home items to the families of Haina,
Dominican Republic

Aug. 1, 2005- Sponsored three doctors from New Jersey to Dominican Republic who performed 82 surgeries in one week’s time

Aug. 20, 2005- Donated full container of hospital supplies to the Governor of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. These new supplies
were donated by Cornell Hospital in New York City.

Sept. 12, 2005 organized the 6th annual Children’s Health Festival- in Washington Heights. Over 375,000 mostly Latino families attended
and all the proceeds went toward the purchase of the prenatal supplements to assist high risk pregnant women in having healthier
babies.

Feb. 28, 2006 organized the Salute the Unsung Hero event during Dominican Independence Week. Had flow from Santo Domingo, Sandra
Castillo, to be honored for her efforts to advocate for all the poor families living in Haina, DR to have an illegal battery smelter closed
and the site made safe for the children. Also, honored was Johanna Losman, from Saint Michael’s Hospital who over the past 12 years
has organized may life saving treatments for young Dominican
children.

March 8-12, 2006 sponsored a Humanitarian delegation (82) to the Dominican Republic for the “Nutrition for Life” program. Donated 6.2
million prenatal supplements to 18 health clinics throughout the country. Expanded the program to add Palenque, Banao, Monti Cristi,
and clinics in the capital administered by the Mayor’s office. For the 3rd straight year, working in collaboration  with the University of
Autonoma De Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, expanded a countrywide “prenatal supplement” health program to prevent birth
defects in high-risk poor women.

March 20, 2006 Helped organize a grade school in East Orange, New Jersey, to adopt a small village in Haina. The school will conduct a
clothing drive as well as toy drive scheduled for July.  Also, the 5th graders will write stories in Spanish and send them to the kids of
Haina.

June 6, 2006 Arranged for Haina advocate, Sandra Castillo to travel to New York to accept award from college students for her
community work and to meet the grade school students at Jefferson grade school in East Orange, NJ. Collected cloths and medical
supplies for Haina and shipped them July 18, 2006.

September 9, 2006 organized the largest Latino family Health festival in the country in Upper Manhattan, over 300,000 in attendance with
15 major health providers present.

November 1, 2006- Established a new health program with a grant from the New York City Council and administered by the New York City
Department of Health.  “Nutrition for Life Targeting High Risk Pregnancies in the Haitian Community of Brooklyn – Testing and Treatment
Program, a Successful Approach to Reduce Infant Mortality and enhance the chance of having healthier babies in the framework of a
Comprehensive Pilot Project based on Prenatal Nutritional Supplement”

January 31, 2007- Friends of Lead Free Children and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in collaboration with
the Haitian Centers Council, Inc and Dr. Daniel Faustin, a well known Haitian Obstetrician, organized an Important Seminar about Lead
Poisoning – Toxic transmission from the pregnant woman to the fetus and to baby from mother’s milk. Held at Kings County Hospital
Center.

March 7, 2007 Humanitarian Delegation of 80 donated 5 million prenatal supplements to “Nutrition for Life Health Program “in the
Dominican Republic. The largest private health program was expanded to 5 new health clinics throughout the country. Also, donated a
full container of medical and hospital supplies to 8 hospitals and health clinics.

Aug, 2007 Donated 2 containers of medical, hospital and school supplies to Dominican Republic. Also, inaugurated a new grade school
breakfast program in Haina. The primary sponsor was Staples Company who donated 30,000 breakfasts for the school children. Staples
also donated school supplies and back packs for all the grade school children living in Haina.

Sept, 2007 Second year for Nutrition for Life in New York City with the Department of Health. Citywide PSA on preventing Lead poisoning
as well as free prenatal supplements for high risk populations living in Brooklyn, New York. Seminars planned for medical personnel
dealing with healthy babies and the environment.

October 2007 container of medical and school supplies donated to Mayor of Puerto Plata by Friends of Lead Free Children.

November 2007, co sponsored donation of medical supplies to small community underserved health clinics in Dominican Republic.
Partnered with Dominican Golf Association and Saint Michaels Medical Center to send much needed
Antibiotics to help the victims of Tropical storm Noel.

November 2007, co sponsored Thanksgiving dinners to 250 needy families living in Upper Manhattan. Partnered with Washington
Heights Multi Culture Center and Dominican Golf Association.

December 2007 thru February 2008- Designed and illustrated a children’s coloring book describing the history of Haina and methods a
family can limit Lead exposure to children in their environment. Printed 1,000 copies for the children of Haina as well as donating 1000
boxes of crayons donated by Staples.

January 2008- Inaugurated Nutrition for Life Health Program at Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Donated 88 cases of special
Lead Free Calcium prenatal supplements to assist in high risk pregnant women in having healthier babies.

February 23, 2008 Salute Unsung Hero awards dinner honoring 2 volunteers who gave their time to benefit the Dominican community.

March 26-30, 2008  Fifth Humanitarian Delegation to Dominican Republic. Sent 2 containers with medical and hospital supplies to DR.
Shipped 5 million prenatal supplements for Nutrition for Life program in DR. Held press conference in Haina at toxic site of closed
battery recycling plant. Gave 1,000 coloring books to children on Haina. Donated supplements to major maternity hospital in Capital.
Inaugurated Nutrition for Life program at large orphanage in Capital. Re supplied network of community health clinics with 700 cases of
supplements. Donated hospital and medical supplies to major hospital in Capital.

March 2008 Donation of an Ambulance to the Manuel Jimenez Foundation for the region in the Capital City of Minas.

Aug 2008- Donation of full container to charity foundations in DR. Friends of Lead Free Children with Staples donated 1,000 school bags
to small Haina school and Orphanage in Capital. Also, in conjunction with Inca Kola we donated 500 pairs of kid’s shoes to small school
in Haina and SOS orphanage in Capital. Donated wheelchairs and hospital equipment to YMCA and 3 other foundations.

Aug 2008- Met with University of Autonama Santo Domingo’s new Directors
to plan collaboration of new educational program called Levantando Estrellas for the children of Haina. This new educational program
was specially developed to address the learning disabilities caused by the high lead exposure in the children. During this trip, one of
the creators, Johanna Garcia met with the teachers of the grade school in Haina to begin training them in the new program. Another
meeting is planned for Dec. to begin evaluations of the small children and more training of the teachers.  


September 2008- Organized a seminar at Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn.
Dr. Ted Lidsky, neuroscience specializes in neurotoxicolgy and prenatal and postnatal exposure- Topic was “biological mechanisms of
lead’s low level effects. How Lead damages the brain, and why all levels of Lead exposure are toxic.”


November 2008, co sponsored Thanksgiving dinners to 250 needy families living in Upper Manhattan. Partnered with Washington
Heights Multi Culture Center and HealthFirst

November 2008- advocated for cleanup of toxic site in Haina. Meet with new Minister of Environment, Jaime David Fernandez, who
pledged to begin full cleanup of Haina site.
2009  - Humanitarian delegation travels to Santo Domingo to distribute 5 million supplements and hospital equipment to the surrounding
hospitals and clinics.  More importantly the delegation travels to Haina to celebrate the clean-up of the toxic site –
(Bajos de Haina was named as one of the ten most polluted places on earth by the US based environmental group the Blacksmith
Institute in 2006, and is still listed as one of the 30 worst polluted cities in the world)–
upon there arrival environmental teams are 99% done with eradicating the toxic environment which is a major accomplishment and
starts a new way of life for the people of Bajos de Haina !
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