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Denis Shortall


Denis remembers July 2001

Denis Shortall

"It made me realise, I had taken more from him than he had given to me..."

The Story

A qualified GP, Denis made the decision to go to Uganda and use his skills to help those in need. While there he visited a prison to perform some routine medical checks on the inmates. It was here that a simple act of kindness resulted in an unforseen outcome...

Comments

Name: Wanda Wojciechowicz
Date: 29/10/2007
Comment: What a kind and unselfish act. Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth!

Name: Sam Arrell and family
Date: 31/10/2007
Comment: What a moving and interesting event, we hope you have more to share with us.

Name: William Shiels
Date: 02/11/2007
Comment: I think you have did a very kind thing. Well done!



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The volunteers Denis worked with
The clinic
Some of the children Denis helped
A patient under Denis' care
On the move...