Photo credit: Janet Donovan
“Everyone is sick of me,” said Emily Rymland at a party in her honor hosted by her parents Richard Rymland and Cathy Wyler at their home along with their other daughter Amy Lehr. “All my friends are sick of me because they say ‘let’s go to dinner’ and I say ‘instead of dinner can you write a check.'” The check she wants you to write is to support the Kiryabiocooli Health Center in Uganda, a division of The Buseesa Community Development Centre (BCDC).
Nick Smith and Susan Irwin
“In 1985, I travelled to East Africa. It was a trip that touched my heart permanently. I fell in love with the people of East Africa. In assessing the needs of this community, what struck me is that on-going care is needed. Ugandan health workers should be employed in this area, and a year-round clinic is needed to ensure the stability of community health. I know that BCDC can make this happen. I am so honored to join this group of dedicated people to help the Ugandan people thrive.”
Photo courtesy of Emily Rymland
“No, I don’t want to go on vacation, I want to go to Uganda,” said Rymland while inviting us to join her. “If any of you want to come with me, I’m leaving on January 2nd.”
Susan Irwin (L) and Richard Rymland (R) with friends
Don’t expect guests at the occasion to be showing up at La Chaumiere anytime soon. Judging by the response to Emily’s passionate plea, they’ll be writing their checks to the project instead.
Emily Rymland on the Ugandan project:
BCDC Microcredit Documentary Teaser with Nick Smith:
