All our bags are packed and we're ready to go… 

Today is the day we finally depart for our journey across the world! We will head out of O'hare International Airport today for Paris! After two days in Paris, we will depart for Ouagadougou Bukina Faso where we will meet Hassimi and the ambulance! This day has been on everyone's minds for the past few months and we are just so excited it has finally arrived. 

I know many people have been concerned about the Ebola outbreak happening in Western Africa, but as of today it continues to not be a threat in the places we will be traveling to. That being said, we are educated and aware of the virus and will proceed cautiously into Africa! 

Please wish us safe travels and a beautiful trip! I will try to update the blog as much as I can each day, but WIFI will be very limited. 

As always, endless thank yous to the people who have supported and rooted for us throughout this journey. 

WE DID IT! 

We have finally shipped the ambulance AND all of the supplies! It has been an adventure and struggle to get to this point, and on behalf of everyone traveling we'd like to say THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed to our cause. 

The total box count was 120. 120 boxes is over double our original goal of fifty boxes. None of that could have been possible without the countless donations and generosity from friends, family, and community members. 

Whether it was emotional or financial support, without the help of many many people we could not make this dream a reality. Now we just have to make sure everything makes it into Ghana safely! 

One really cool perk that comes with the company shipping the ambulance is that we can actually track it from day to day to see where it is! You can too if you click on the link below! 

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/details/ships/9126297/vessel:HONOR

Have a great day, and one more THANK YOU !!