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Thanks to everybody

August 4th, 1998, 10:00pm in Indianapolis, IN, USA.I have just talked to Becky Clark from Riley Hospital and she was happy to tell me that the surgery conducted by Dr. Brown on Friday, July 31st, went perfect.
Intensive public attention was drawn to Vasia and Svetlana in recent days. Becky said that after local TV stations and newspapers featured articles about Vasia and Svetlana, they have received baskets full of gifts and food for them.
Svetlana said that she is undescribably touched with all the attention and warmth that people have showed towards her and Vasia and she now starts to believe that Vasia will have a regular life, like any other healthy boy of his age. Svetlana also asked me to pass her deepest gratitude and best wishes to everybody who helped them in Russia and especially to Rotarian Alexander Borisov of St. Petersburg Rotary Club "NEVA" and Rotaractor Yuri Tarasov who supported her on every step in preparing to the operation and arranging the trip.

Surgery

July 31st, 1998, 2:07pm in Indianapolis, IN, USA.Rotarian Bing Pratt called Eugene Mizin to deliver the news from the hospital - Vasia is out from the surgery and is doing well.
Vasia is going to stay in Hospital for another five days, his mom will be there with him all the time.

Welcome

July 23st, 1998, Indianapolis, IN, USA.Vasia and Svetlana have been welcomed at the airport by Rotarian Bing Pratt and representatives of Riley Hospital. Svetlana said that she never expected such a warm welcome and attention.
They were finally accomodated at Ronald McDonald House, near the Hospital. On the weekend they were guided to the Zoo and had a chance to ride an elephant. As Svetlana said, Vasia, who was very homesick the first day of their stay in Indianapolis truly enjoyed his time through the weekend.

Transportation

It took Alisa Apllegate, Eugene Mizin and their friends in US and Russia less than three weeks to arrange this flight. Debbie Ryan from American Airlines and other company representatives have been of tremendous help and did their best to help one in need.

July 23st, 1998, Indianapolis, IN, USA.Vasia and his mother have succesfully arrived to Indianapolis on Wednesday July 22, 1998.
FLIGHT SCHEDULE

Wednesday, July 22, 1998

Flight #LH3221 Lufthansa   St. Petersburg - Frankfurt
Departure:6:55am   St. Petersburg
Arrival:8:00am   Frankfurt/Main International ( FRA )

Flight #83 American Airlines      Frankfurt - Chicago
Departure:10:35am   FRA ( Frankfurt )
Arrival:12:55pm   ORD ( Chicago Ohare, Illinois )

Flight #4001 American Eagle   Chicago - Indianapolis
Departure:3:55pm
Arrival:5:05pm

Donations

Rotary District 6560 has recently established a Gift of Life Foundation. Vasia Latachilin is to become the first kid to benefit from the Foundation. If you want to make a donation to Vasia and Gift Of Life Program, please send a check to the following address:
 Rotary District 6560 Foundation
12438 Oldstone Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46236
USA

Gift OF Life

PLease take a minute to read about GIFT OF LIFE program on the website of Rotaract Club at The United Nations.
Click to the following link to go directly to the article "GIFT OF LIFE".
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