Kerry helps badly burned African baby get into the US for treatment

[karynnj]

This is an incredible story of a CT woman who, when contacted to help, lined up plane tickets and a hospital willing to provide the care. Kerry's office was able to quickly get the baby and a caretaker's visas done.

In a time when there is so much negative in Congress, this is a nice story.

Kerry's comments:

“It was extraordinary. The commitment from Sen. Kerry’s office was just tremendous," Sugden said. "His senior aide, Tristan Takos, worked very hard, and so did the embassy workers, to facilitate this very quick turnaround. I haven’t seen a turnaround that fast. Megan makes things happen, I’m very impressed with her enthusiasm and her ability to make things happen.”

In a statement issued to Patch, Kerry said people want Agnes to have the chance "at what all kids deserve."

"Who wouldn't help Agnes?" Kerry said.

The Massachusetts Democrat continued: "I think we did what anyone would do when you hear such a gut-wrenching story. As a father, it broke my heart, and as senator it reminded me that I’m lucky to be able to help cut through red tape, or connect some dots that make this process easier. This is why we’re here. In the Senate, you can write and pass bills and you can hold hearings and lead investigations, but far and away the things that stick with you the most are when you can help one person get the help they need and when it’s a child it’s a whole other level of emotion. Our hope is that she has a full and speedy recovery and we take comfort in knowing that Shriners is on the case. Shriners is incredible. They do this every day and they ask for nothing in return. They’re heroes. We owe Shriners and Megan a huge thank you because it wouldn’t have happened without them."

http://darien.patch.com/articles/moving-mountains-to-save-a-baby-s-life-ceb31f3f

(To anyone thinking that the US has many kids needing assistance, this was a case where the CT woman arranged all the care and transportation - what she needed from her government was someone to cut through the red tape.)

[ProSense]

1. Wonderful story.

Thanks for posting.