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VOLUNTEERS SHARE
Irene Harris
What a treat it was to represent United by Friendship as a member of the 2007 team!
I took one suitcase (my second bag was a box of dental supplies) and an open mind.
The trip included multiple tasks and goals and I was honored to participate in celebrating
the successes of the many worthy projects coordinated by Deborah Simon and her organization,
United by Friendship.
The most memorable part of the trip was learning about, meeting and being with such a
diverse population of Guatemalan people. I found them to be most gracious, warm and
welcoming to our group. The trip deepened my commitment to serve in whatever way I can
to enrich and improve the quality of life of those so deserving.
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Doc and Shel
We strongly encourage anyone associated with United by Friendship to take this opportunity
to travel to Guatemala with a UbF team. By doing so, you will experience as we did, direct
interaction with the people, generous hospitality, the culture, the breathtaking landscapes,
and the need for individual and community development that can be directly affected by our
involvement. This is a "working vacation" that we couldn't have enjoyed in any other way!
It was our privilege to have been a part of the 2007 team.
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Ken Campbell
Even though I have been following the work of UbF over the years, I was just amazed at all the
projects that United by Friendship and Rotary have done in Guatemala. The variety, size and
importance of the projects is incredible! I was also deeply moved by my first experience with
the people of Guatemala. I found everyone I came in contact with to be hopeful for the future,
hard-working and very appreciative of the help that is offered them. I truly feel that any
gift I make for this work is worth every penny! The bonus was making such wonderful new
friends on the UbF team.
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Brian Lemke
What a trip, literally! It was an experience I will not forget. The people of Uspantan are
working so hard to improve their special corner of Guatemala. They have done so much
with so little. I found them proud, happy and industrious. To connect in a meaningful way
with members of the community through a smile, a firm handshake and a few words made my first (but
not my last) visit to Uspantan inspiring. I will continue to do what I can to
support UbF and their projects in Guatemala and urge you to do the same.
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