New Life Mexico — Olympic-sized Pride & Gratitude
I could not summarize the information or put together the photographs as well as Jono Vernon Powell did with his blog post regarding his sister and New Life Mexico. Please do read through it because it is super!
I can only summarize about Philippa on this side of the world, here in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. (And this is the first time I have ever written about New Life Mexico and-or Philippa without her stamp of approval on it and going over the words with a fine-toothed comb) – so, this is a big risk I am taking here!
New Life Mexico and Philippa do not make loud noises here in the area. There are no giant fundraisers, ticket sales, gala functions with big ticket items. Diligent and consistent work goes on daily throughout the various colonias, whether it might be a session on hand-washing to increasing a young boys self-esteem by playing in a basketball tournament among a myriad of other activities that New Life Mexico sponsors. Touching a child’s life in a positive manner doesn’t really need big fanfare or hoopla. Philippa and her very small staff just DO IT.
Does that mean they have all necessary funds to run all of the programs? Certainly not! They (NLM) is a small, struggling charity on a continual search for sponsors but in “their” own way, following to the letter the rules of a British charity.
Philippa is probably my BFF but that doesn’t mean we always agree on everything. I am always floored when she makes a receipt for a donation of two pencils. But, as she has explained to me at least 500 times, “we are a British charity and this is required.” Every single tube of toothpaste, backpack, toothbrush, comb – anything and everything is receipted by her. The bookkeeping, record keeping and the like are absolutely beyond impeccable.
I sincerely believe that some of the local “charities” here could and should take a great lesson from the Brits in regards to how they run charitable organizations.
By being chosen to carry the Olympic torch in the UK, representing the connection between Mexico and England was something that, of course, was an extreme honor but as well, so very important, has brought attention and awareness to New Life Mexico, both here in Puerto Vallarta, in England and hopefully, beyond!
We tip our sombrero’s to Philippa, New Life Mexico, the New Life Mexico board of directors, Philippa’s family and friends in England! We are so very proud of you!
[Link to blog: http://www.jonovernon-powell.com/my-sister-philippa-olympic-torch-bearer-01-05-12/]
Lily Padilla-Corona — Registered Dietician
Medical Matters Event > Speaker Bio
Lily Padilla-Corona, Registered Dietician will be speaking on “Health Diets – Myths vs Facts”.
Speaking times: 1:30 pm and 6:00 pm
Lily has worked as a Registered Dietician for the past 10 years. She received her Bachelor of Science from San Diego State University. Her certification as a Certified Diabetes Educator came after years of experience working with the diabetic patients. She has a passion for community education on lifestyle changes to prevent, manage, and minimize the risks of the pre-diabetic and chronic diabetic disease.
Dr. Rajy Abulhosn — Family Practice
Medical Matters Event > Speaker Bio
Dr. Rajy Abulhosn — Family Practice will be speaking on “Managing Your Health at 50 and Beyond”.
Speaking times: at 11:30 am and 4:00 pm
Dr. Abulhosn is <> Board Certified in Family Practice and has been with Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group in San Diego, CA since 1999. He was born and raised in Seattle and earned his B.S. degree from University of Washington. He also received his B.A. degree in broadcast journalism in 1991 and his medical degree in 1995. Dr. Albulhosn completed his Family Practice Residency at Sharp HealthCare – Sharp Grossmont Family Practice Program. He is the Medical Director for the Sharp Rees-Stealy Executive Health Program.
Micheal Ryder — Physical Therapist
Medical Matters Event > Speaker Bio
Micheal Ryder, Physical Therapist will be speaking on “How to Keep Those Aching Joints Moving & Why You Need to Do So”.
Speaking times: 9:30 am & 2:00 pm
Michael Ryder holds a Master’s of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Alabama, Birmingham. He has worked as a physical therapist for Sharp HealthCare for over twenty-three years as a board certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist Specialist. He currently is the manager of the Sharp Rees Stealy Physical Therapy Department in San Diego, California.
Welcome Micheal!
Dr. Kathlyn Ignacio — Occupational Medicine
Medical Matters Event > Speaker Bio
Dr. Kathlyn Ignacio — Occupational Medicine
We are proud to be hosting some very distinguished physicians as featured speakers at our Medical Matters Conference on February 6, 2012 at the Hotel Marriott.
Dr. Kathlyn Ignacio will be speaking at 10:30 am and 3:00 pm on “Alternative Health Practices”. She will introduce and review alternative healing practices such as acupuncture, healing touch, craniosacral therapy, chiropractic care, mediation and hyperbaric oxygen treatments.
Dr. Ignacio received her Bachelors Degree from Mount St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles in 1982 and her Medical Degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1988. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla in 1991. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Ignacio joined the Sharp Rees-Stealy Occupational Medicine Department in 1992 and is the Associate Medical Director for the program at the Sharp HealthCare-Sharp Memorial Metro Campus.
Welcome Dr. Ignacio!
