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November 2006 And the Training Begins!
Exciting news! Things are finally happening with the Bayaka Fund, and the first phase has been set in motion. The dream of this project has always been to be able to give the gift of health to the Bayaka people. What has always been important to me was to give a gift that never ends. Medicines run out, but knowledge does not. That is why the first phase of the Bayaka Fund was education. Julles, a faithful African man who loves the Pygmies and is loved by them, just finished a month of training at the hospital in Yaloke, CAR (Central Africa Republic). He was instructed in first-aid and how to administer some of the basic medications to be given in the village. The ultimate goal is for him to be the “medicine man” for the village. Medications are being purchased, and Julles is to be in charge of the village “pharmacy” and the administration of meds. In January he and Missambo Laurent are going back to Yaloke for more training. Soon he and up to 3 Pygmies will go through more training as they prepare themselves to deal with the basic ailments of pneumonia, malaria, and parasitic infections.
- Justin
July 28, 2006 Wedding Bells!
On July 28th, Justin married his lovely bride, Melissa Hope, from Blue Bell, PA in a beautiful ceremony at Oreland Presbyterian Church in Oreland, PA. Justin’s father and Melissa’s grandfather joined together to perform their wedding. Justin and Melissa reside in Harrisburg, PA where she teaches 2nd grade in a neighboring school district.
July 1, 2006 First Day at the Hospital
Dr. Snyder began his surgical internship/residency at Pinnacle Health Community General Hospital in Harrisburg, PA.
May 2006 Dr. Justin Snyder
Justin completed his medical training at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was honored to receive the Simmy Ginsburg Humanitarian Award – an award presented to a graduating senior who demonstrates integrity and compassion in addition to being a strong and conscientious medical student.
May 2005 Back to Africa!
At the end of his third year of medical school, Justin went back to Africa to the country of Chad. On a medical missions trip, sponsored by Grace Brethren International Missions, he worked side-by-side with a surgeon and an obstetrician/gynecologist performing life-altering and life-saving surgeries at an African Mission hospital. Although this time was not easy, Justin felt a calling to the surgical field and plans on pursuing surgery as his career.
December 2004 Jonathan’s Jungle goes international!
Already from California and Arizona clear to the east coast in New Jersey and Philadelphia, Jonathan’s Jungle has now crossed over the Atlantic Ocean. The book has been distributed in the United Kingdom. Thanks for the global support everyone!
- Justin
September 2004 Another school explores Jonathan’s Jungle
Once again I was able to speak to a new group of kids. This time they were from Bethlehem, PA. The Jonathan’s Jungle presentation was given to 1st through 3rd grade and then an additional presentation, by special request, was given to the middle school. They were able to get a chance to see real photographs of the Bayaka people in action. We discussed in great length why we are so lucky to have the simple things in life like running water and easy access to food. I saw a lot of intelligent and enthusiastic kids. Best Wishes to all of them!
- Justin
July 2004 Jonathan’s Jungle in the News!!!
Jonathan’s Jungle was featured in the Sunday July 4th edition of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Lucia Herndon wrote an article entitled- “Trip to the jungle spawns a children’s book.” Click here to read the article!
- Justin
June 2004 Show and Tell gone Good!
This month I was sent a letter from a 3rd grade class from Penn Mont Academy in Hollidaysburg, PA. It seems a student had taken a copy of Jonathan’s Jungle in for show and tell because the class had been studying Africa. The awesome class of 3rd graders got together as a group and raised money for the Bayaka. It’s amazing to see the hearts of children reach out to others.
- Justin
April 2004 Welcome to the Jungle!!!!
Sewell School, an elementary school in New Jersey, invited me to talk to all the first graders. A first grade student had taken a copy of the book in for show and tell and the teacher sent a note home with the student asking how they could get me to give a talk about the Bayaka. I was contacted and had so much fun talking to them. I showed them the real life pictures of the jungle and the Bayaka people. It was very interactive and they had some really interesting questions. After the presentation, I signed books for the kids. Below are some fun photos of the day taken by Amy Marcello.
- Justin
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