Cocktails for Clean Water
Renee Golas hosted a cocktail party at Barr Lupo on March 13, 2017 to raise money to build a cistern for clean water at the clinic. A very special anonymous donor is writing a check
Honoring Ivory Coast Mothers and Children – May 2017
Ivory Coast Mothers and Children was honored in the region of Sikensi on May 1, their Labor Day. Our founder, Patricia Nau Mertz on behalf of ICMC received a certificate for being “a force
April 2017 Braffoueby Visit
In April of 2017 Patricia Mertz traveled to the village of Braffoueby with Laura and Matthew Gifford OD of Red Eye Eyewear and Tammy Heldt, Optician at Aardvark Eyewear. In Sub-Saharan Africa Optometrists are
Africa Trip November 2016 – Bibita Rally
Kathy and Patricia along with Jeannette Kah Le Guil, born in Cote d'Ivoire and working at the World Bank in Washington DC for 20 years joined a group of 5 other notable Ivorian women
Africa Trip November 2016 – Pharmaceuticals
Kathy Shiver, Doctor of Pharmacy at St. Mary’s Hospital in Chicago, visited Braffaoueby in November of 2016 with Patricia Mertz. The pharmacy, drug usages, “best practice” recommendations, treatment rooms and the storage area in
Roaring 20s at the Ballroom 2016
October 1st, 2016 It's The Roaring 20's. Silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, and an open bar which will be followed by a plated dinner. Music and surprises! Get your flapper on! Dozens of auction items