Copy of the letter going out to the local doctors.



Dear Doctors,

There is currently an interest in forming a meeting with local healthcare providers, government officials, local business owners, concerned residents and a few non-residents who all share an affection for Belize and more specifically Ambergris Caye to discuss the need for a staffed centralized emergency facility, ambulance cart and 24/7 emergency responders on Ambergris Caye.

Obviously this is a futile effort without you, the local doctors of San Pedro being involved.

The goal is to schedule a meeting with all of the local doctors, relevant government officials and any other interested parties for an open discussion on how to achieve this much needed service. A tentative date of Thursday, July 23rd has been set for this meeting.

If you could be so kind as to email me or inform Josie Nunez if you are willing / able to attend this proposed meeting.

I plan to attend along with:

John Gillis, MD
E.R. physician and medical director of Bandage International.

Martin Smith
Former head of the emergency medical response for the US Air Force world wide.

I nor any of the other non-residents offering to aid in this endeavor have any personal stake in this issue other than our affection for Belize and Ambergris Caye and our desire to assist with areas of need.

Thank you in advance for your consideration,



Thomas R. Blackledge, M.D.

Future full time Belizeans
Tommy & Sonia Blackledge
Magee, MS 601-849-1918