Operation Flintstone
The following is a reprint of an original post from 6 August 2005 on the main site. So much interest has grown around this effort that I felt it needed its own page to help everyone communicate to make this project as effective as possible. ~Steve
Virtually ever village we visit has the need for basic medicines and, more importantly, nutritional supplements. I've received many offers to help from many friends and family and have been trying to work out a way for people back home to make a real difference in people's lives.
So, I talked it over with the "Doc" here at the PRT and have compiled a list of needs that either the Coalition or the Afghan government is not providing or is not providing in adequate supply. Many of the items might seem commonplace and simple from our perspective but based on our assessments and that of our medical personnel, these are the high-impact items that can be purchased over-the-counter and will improve the quality of life of the Afghan people that I share a home with. I've denoted the more important items with an asterisk ("*").
Multi-Vitamins*
-Children's Chewable or Liquid
-Pills
Liquid Tylenol/Motrin*
Diaper Rash Ointment
Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide, Iodine
Antacids
Cotton Balls
Antibiotic and Analgesic Creams
Tylenol
Anti-Bacterial soap
Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Flouride Rinse* (sample sizes prefered)
Insect Repelent* (prevents malaria, a big killer here)
Bandaids
Cotton Swabs/Cotton Balls*
Pool Testing Kits* (to test chlorine levels in water)
Generics are obviously fine. One request is that like items be packaged together for easy identification and sort. In other words, it would be optimal to pick on thing on the list to send and then clearly mark the box as to its contents. *For those wanting to send small quantities, send boxes to:
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Log. Cell South
PRT (Jalalabad) or (J-Bad)
APO AE, 09354
Thank you all for your interest in helping me help the people of Afghanistan and thank you in advance for your help.
*NOTE: There will be additional information forthcoming pertaining for those who have large quantities to ship.
Virtually ever village we visit has the need for basic medicines and, more importantly, nutritional supplements. I've received many offers to help from many friends and family and have been trying to work out a way for people back home to make a real difference in people's lives.
So, I talked it over with the "Doc" here at the PRT and have compiled a list of needs that either the Coalition or the Afghan government is not providing or is not providing in adequate supply. Many of the items might seem commonplace and simple from our perspective but based on our assessments and that of our medical personnel, these are the high-impact items that can be purchased over-the-counter and will improve the quality of life of the Afghan people that I share a home with. I've denoted the more important items with an asterisk ("*").Multi-Vitamins*
-Children's Chewable or Liquid
-Pills
Liquid Tylenol/Motrin*
Diaper Rash Ointment
Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide, Iodine
Antacids
Cotton Balls
Antibiotic and Analgesic Creams
Tylenol
Anti-Bacterial soap
Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Flouride Rinse* (sample sizes prefered)
Insect Repelent* (prevents malaria, a big killer here)
Bandaids
Cotton Swabs/Cotton Balls*
Pool Testing Kits* (to test chlorine levels in water)
Generics are obviously fine. One request is that like items be packaged together for easy identification and sort. In other words, it would be optimal to pick on thing on the list to send and then clearly mark the box as to its contents. *For those wanting to send small quantities, send boxes to:
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Log. Cell South
PRT (Jalalabad) or (J-Bad)
APO AE, 09354
Thank you all for your interest in helping me help the people of Afghanistan and thank you in advance for your help.
*NOTE: There will be additional information forthcoming pertaining for those who have large quantities to ship.
