It was only last week that Steve Studdert began circulating an email and then placed an article on Meridian appealing for volunteers with skills in medicine, construction and French/Creole language to come to Haiti to help in this time of devastation. He said, “This is NOT an official Church delegation, but priesthood men being "anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do(ing) many things of their own free will, and bring(ing) to pass much righteousness; For the power is in them...” (D & C 58:27-28).

This morning, just a few days later, after scrambling to get off work for 21 days, receiving inoculations, and leaving behind family members who were jittery for their safety, 125 men and women boarded a 737 jet, leaving from Salt Lake City airport, heading for Haiti.

In an outpouring of generosity, Steve received well over 4,000 emails from people, eager to help, and qualified 850 people for this mission of mercy. If he can get funding, he hopes to fill up three and maybe four more planes of LDS volunteers. Among this first group are 21 doctors, 22 nurses, 30 medical support, 49 construction workers and 70 French/Creole speakers.

As Meridian’s publisher and editor-in-chief, Scot and I are accompanying the group to bring their experiences and the stories of the Haitian Saints back home to you through vivid photography and writing. We will take you there, let you experience first-hand with us what it is like to be on the ground trying to make a difference in Haiti.To read more of this article click here