UPDATE on RAM Expeditions

Hi Everyone! One Is Greater Than None just helped to sponsor a RAM expedition in Nashville, Tennessee on February 19th and 20th. Our donation went towards purchasing pediatric antibiotics among other necessities. Because of your continued support, 1>0 is able to help those, in our own country, in desperate need of medical assistance.

On June 11th and 12th, we will be participating in our second RAM expedition in Kentucky! We are all so excited to have this hands on opportunity to help make a difference in people's lives! We will be posting all the details on our blog when we return.

Cactus Salon Fundraiser

Hey Everyone! On January 23rd One Is Greater Than None teamed up with the Carol Kestenbaum Foundation to host a fundraising event at the Cactus Salon in Syosset, NY. Sylists and technicians from the salon donated their time to help. The proceeds were split between our two charities. It was a day of beauty and relaxation for all those who attended.

This event raised $5,000! Raffles included Knicks tickets, Southwest Airline tickets, wine tasting (for the adults!), two beautiful diamond necklaces, and much more. Services such as manicures, pedicures, massages, spray tans, hair cuts, etc...were enjoyed by all.

We want to thank everyone who came out to support this event. Thank you also to the Cactus Salon and their amazing employees, Rita Kestenbaum for believing in our cause, Kerry for organizing this incredible event and to all those who donated the raffles. The donations raised could not have happened without you!

Our First RAM Expedition in Kentucky!!!!

Hi everyone! It's Anjelica. On June 18th, six of us, along with some of our parents, headed down to Pikeville, Kentucky to volunteer at our first Remote Area Medical (RAM) expedition. We volunteered on June 19th and 20th. The entire weekend was both eye opening and inspiring. We all knew how serious the health crisis is right here in our own country but seeing it for ourselves really hit home.

Reality struck us at around 6 in the morning on June 19th. As we were walking through the high school, that was converted into a medical facility, we passed people who were both standing in line and sitting in chairs, waiting for help. We spoke to some of the people waiting and they told us that they came the night before and slept in their cars. Lines formed early in the morning and if they received too high a number, they knew there was a possibility that they could not be seen. Well, that really struck a chord. How horrible that a person must wait 12 hours for help and sleep in their car just to get a tooth removed or their heart checked out.

This problem with health care is real and the people are real. We weren't just reading about it, we were witnessing it. The hardships people must face just to get simple medical care is heartbreaking. It is difficult to imagine what it would be like if one of us was in pain and our parents couldn't afford to take us to the doctor. These people without health care wait months, and even years to get the help they need. For some people, by the time they are able to see a doctor it's already too late.

We were lucky enough to have a hands on experience. Not only did we participate in one of the biggest RAM Kentucky clinics, but we also met the most amazing people ever (Shout out to Stan Brock, Dr. Collins, Jaymie, the US Public Health Service, and the Super Six!!). With the help of so many volunteers, close to 1,000 people were able to receive free medical attention! This included cancer screenings, getting teeth pulled, receiving new glasses, heart check ups and much more.

We cannot wait until our next RAM expedition. This experience has made us determined to raise even more money for expeditions in the future!

1>0 First RAM EXPEDITION

The 1>0 girls will be volunteering in a Kentucky RAM Expedition on June 19th and 20th. This will be the largest clinic RAM has ever done in Kentucky. This expedition, which will provide free health care to uninsured and underinsured Americans, has been made possible from donations given by you!

Some first time clinics are Autism, Podiatry, Dermatology, Oral Cancer, Colo-rectal cancer, a variety of women's health clinics, and drug addiction intervention. Physician training for 2 days is being provided by the US Public Health Service.

In addition, RAM will have over 300 dental personnel for an 80 chair dental clinic. They will also provide the usual medical clinics such as general health, diabetic clinics, full cardiology clinic, osteopath clinic, men and womens health, mammograms, and routine laboratory work. RAM will have 600 volunteers!

So...if you have donated to 1>0, you have helped to provide much needed healthcare to a fellow American. This person is someone's parent, wife, husband, sister, brother, grandparent, or child.

Fortune 52

Hey everyone! It's Ariel! On May 3 Anjelica, Jessica and I went to Fortune 52! Fortune 52 is an event held by the Long Island Press which honors amazing women. We were so excited to hear everyone’s story while socializing with other people who own businesses. We want to thank Beverly Fortune for putting on such an amazing event at the Tills Center at C.W. Post. We loved meeting everyone and getting to share our story with more people! We are looking forward to the next event.

P.S. Amazing job Project Heal girls!

Bellmore JFK High School Raises $3562.64!

It's Sammi! What an AMAZING outpouring of support from the students & staff at Bellmore JFK High School!!! The school helped 1>0 raise thousands of dollars to supply free healthcare to Americans in need.

On Friday April 30^th, 207 participants walked in the “1>0 Walk for Healthcare”. Students arrived at the registration table, and in exchange for a minimum $10 donation to 1>0, students were given 1>0 logo tees, a ticket for free ice cream for the first 100 registrants and a free bottle of water. The students, staff and administration walked the track, enjoyed the beautiful weather and some fun music, and raised money and awareness for a great cause. This event was the culmination of a week filled with fundraising efforts including a “Change for Healthcare” contest that was supported by the Social Studies Department. Each Social Studies class collected change, with the top four classes receiving homemade (by 1>0!) baked goods as their prize!

The “Walk for Healthcare” and the “Change for Healthcare” events together raised $3562.64! The money raised will be donated to Remote Area Medical (www.ramusa.org) so that Bellmore JFK High School , along with 1>0, can help sponsor a Weekend Medical Clinic. Remote Area Medical (RAM) supplies free medical care to Americans in need and they can service more than one thousand people in a single weekend. Since RAM relies on the generosity of volunteers and the donation of most supplies and equipment, it is possible for a $5 donation to cover free medical, dental or vision treatment for one person.

Way to go Bellmore JFK High School!!!!

Thank You Jazz Unlimited!

Hi! It's Kayla! The Jazz Unlimited Dance School in Cherry Hill, New Jersey recently had a "Dance For A Cause" dance recital and they donated their profits to One Is Greater Than None!

We were invited to the event and it was so much fun! All of the dance performances were choreographed by the dancers, and they were all really amazing. None of us could believe how great they were. By raising money on their own, selling tickets to the recital, and organizing a raffle, the recital raised OVER 6,500 DOLLARS!!!!!!! We were so overwhelmed and excited that kids were able to raise such a huge amount of money!

Even if they hadn't raised as much as they did, we could still tell that these dancers were so passionate about making a difference...which they did. With the money they raised, they were able to sponsor the rescue of 11 year old Francis Agbesi who started working as a slave on Lake Volta when he was only 5 years old. Their money is also going to help sponsor a Remote Area Medical expedition in the fall.

These dancers are truly incredible! THANK YOU JAZZ UNLIMITED!