Arizona Home Care Company, Home Health Exchange, Brings Christmas to Iraq Refugees

Dec. 14, 2009 - PRLog -- What:       
On Saturday, December 19, Home Health Exchange (www.healthexchangeaz.com), a home health care company, will be dropping off various donated items to the Baghdad, Iraq refugee's home. During this time, those who have generously given donations are welcome to attend and help celebrate the holiday with the refugee family.

From now until December 19, Home Health Exchange will be collecting donations with a drop off at their office and are also willing to pick up donations.
      
Refugee Christmas Wish List:
Shaimaa
•Wants: DVDs, phone cards, Christmas tree and decorations, green contacts and highlights
•Needs:  draw sheets (medical), shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, winter gloves and bath towels

Sahara: Shaimaa's sister
•Wants: curtains, comforter, make-up, jewelry and table cloth (small round)
•Needs: vacuum cleaner, bed, clothes (larger and black only) and anything kitchen related

Mouj: 10 yr old - Shaimaa's niece
•Wants: DVD player with movies, toys, Lee press on nails, Santa outfit
•Needs: bed, warm clothing and bedding

Who:      
Shaimaa Saleh is 34 and came to the United States on February 13, 2009 from Bagdad, Iraq and did not speak English.  At nine months old, she contracted spinal meningitis and from the various medications, she became paralyzed.  Shaimaa has been a quadriplegic ever since.  Through Lutheran Family Refugee Services, Home Health Exchange was called in to take care of Shaimaa 24 hours a day.
Shaimaa came to this country with her sister, Sahara and her ten year old daughter, Mouj.  When they arrived in the United States, none of them spoke English.  Mouj is in public school, with hearing loss in both ears from the constant bombing in their country when she was younger.  Sahara is now working as a cleaning lady in a Phoenix hotel.
The refugees came with virtually nothing but the clothes on their backs. Home Health Exchange had a large clothing and furniture drive in February and from all of the generous donations, were able to completely furnish the refugees' two bedroom    apartment, as well as provide clothing for all of them.

When:    Saturday, December 19, 2009
   10 AM to 11 AM

Where:   16032 N 27th St. #136
    Phoenix, AZ

Contact:    For information on where to take donations, please contact Robin Bloom at
   602-265-9606.

   For media inquiries, please contact Cara McGinnis at 760-518-0652 or    cara@mcraeagency.com or Beth McRae at 602-330-1996 or beth@mcraeagency.com

About Home Health Exchange:
Home Health Exchange has been an experienced home care provider in Arizona since 1991 and prides itself on a reputation of providing outstanding caregivers and excellent customer service. Our experienced, professional staff interfaces with physicians and other care providers to insure a comfortable, secure and beneficial home care experience for every patient.