Playa del Carmen, Mexico — The Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside is proud to announce the launch of its “Tiny Hearts, Big Needs” fundraising campaign, aiming to raise $12,000 USD to provide essential medical equipment for the neonatal unit at Playa del Carmen General Hospital. This initiative seeks to enhance the care provided to the hospital’s most vulnerable patients—newborn infants.
Addressing a Critical Need
Every day, approximately 20 babies are born at Playa del Carmen General Hospital—over 7300 every year. Many of these newborns face significant health challenges, including premature birth, low birth weight, and undiagnosed heart conditions. The hospital primarily serves women from the most at-risk areas of the community, many of whom lack access to prenatal care, vitamins, and proper nutrition. Consequently, their newborns often begin life at a disadvantage.
Despite the dedication and expertise of the hospital’s medical staff, their efforts are often hampered by a lack of essential equipment commonly found in modern neonatal units. Without critical tools to monitor a baby’s heart rate and oxygen levels, healthcare professionals are forced to make life-or-death decisions without real-time data, leading to potential delays in diagnosis and treatment.
Campaign Goals
The “Tiny Hearts, Big Needs” campaign aims to raise funds to purchase the following vital equipment:
- Two Rad-97 Pulse Co-Oximeters: These devices are essential for tracking oxygen levels in premature and at-risk babies and diagnosing heart abnormalities.
- Four Benefusion EVP Infusion Pumps: These pumps ensure precise medication and fluid delivery for critically ill newborns.
How to Contribute
The Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside invites individuals, businesses, and organizations to support this life-saving initiative through donations:
- $50 USD: Donors will receive recognition across the club’s social media channels.
- $500 USD: Donors will have their names featured on the hospital’s donor plaque.
- $5,000 USD: A heart monitor will be named in honor of the donor or in memory of a loved one.
In addition to financial contributions, supporters are encouraged to share the campaign within their networks to help raise awareness.
The Importance of the Equipment
The Rad-97 Pulse Co-Oximeter continuously monitors oxygen saturation, pulse rate, and perfusion index in real-time, allowing medical staff to detect oxygen deprivation before it leads to severe complications. Unlike basic pulse oximeters, this advanced model provides accurate readings even when a baby is moving or has poor circulation—a common issue in premature infants.
The Benefusion EVP Infusion Pump is an advanced, programmable device that delivers precise amounts of fluids, nutrients, and medications at a controlled rate, which is critical for fragile newborns. It prevents human error by ensuring that even the smallest doses of medication are administered slowly and accurately, reducing risks of overdose or underdose.
Transparency and Implementation
The Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside is committed to full transparency. Every dollar raised will go directly toward purchasing and delivering these monitors to Playa del Carmen General Hospital. The club is working closely with hospital staff to ensure smooth delivery, installation, and training. Regular updates, photos, and videos will be shared throughout the campaign and after the equipment is installed.
Join Us in Saving Tiny Lives
These newborns cannot ask for help—but we can. With community support, we can provide doctors with the tools they need to monitor, diagnose, and save the tiniest hearts in Playa del Carmen. Donations of any amount are welcome and can make a significant difference.
About the Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside
Chartered by Rotary International in 2012, the Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside is a small English-speaking club with 23 members, each dedicated to upholding the Rotary ideal of “Service Above Self”. The mission of Seaside Rotary is to positively impact the lives of at-risk children and families in our service area, Solidaridad. Seaside Rotary meets every Tuesday from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM at La Vagabunda Restaurant on Calle 38 in Playa del Carmen. For more information, visit the official website www.playaseasiderotary.org.
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PRESS RELEASE SUBMITTED BY ROTARY CLUB OF PLAYA DEL CARMEN SEASIDE
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