Fundraiser to return Ballard woman to Haiti to help

For two weeks in 2009, Ballardite Tracey Higdon volunteered at a health clinic in Haiti through the non-profit organization Friends of the Children of Haiti. After January’s massive earthquake, the clinic near Jacmel is  now one of the last standing in the region. On March 26, Higdon is returning to the country to organize a Haitian team to repair and repaint the building. There will be a fundraiser and bon voyage party at The Leary Traveler (4354 Leary Way NW) next Tuesday, March 9, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. to help send Higdon to Haiti. For more information, visit the Send Tracy Back to Haiti Facebook page or email Tracey2Haiti@gmail.com. You can also read more about Higdon’s trip on our sister site MyBallard.com.