Trip Timeline
Follow the timeline of my trip to Uganda below. I'll add new events as they happen. Some entries will have icons below them, allowing you to explore more in-depth on that topic. Here's what the icons mean:
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Mar
16th
2019
Heading Home
Time to say goodbye to Africa and head home.
Mar
15th
2019
Final Day of School
Today was my last day at the school.
Mar
14th
2019
Fourth Day of School
Upon returning to the school, it was time to hand out the new equipment.
Mar
14th
2019
Orphanage Visit
Got to see the great work of Rescue the Poor Uganda
Mar
14th
2019
Trip to Kampala
Made a trip to the country's capital to purchase sports equipment.
Mar
13th
2019
Third Day of School
Highlights from my third day at the school
Mar
13th
2019
Student Homes
I was honored to visit some of the villages where the kids live
Mar
12th
2019
Second Day of School
Here are some links from day two at the school:
Mar
11th
2019
First Day of School
Spent my first day at the school today. Lots of links to explore here:
Mar
10th
2019
Hello Entebbe!
I have arrived safely in Entebbe, Uganda
Mar
10th
2019
The Day Is Here!
Back at DXB Airport for my flight to Uganda!
Mar
9th
2019
Beef Wellington
Had dinner tonight at Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen Restaurant in Dubai
Mar
9th
2019
Hello Dubai!
After an over 14-hour flight, I've made it to Dubai.
Mar
8th
2019
First Flight
Today's district newsletter featured a video interview about my upcoming trip.
Mar
6th
2019
Checked In!
I'm checked in for my flights. First plane leaves in 48 hours.
Mar
1st
2019
In the News
Today's district newsletter featured a video interview about my upcoming trip.
Feb
21st
2019
Order Placed
100 AfriPad kits are on their way to my hotel.
Feb
11th
2019
Even More Toothbrushes
Just got another bag of toothbrushes - 785 total!
Feb
4th
2019
Global Entry
My appointment, delayed by the government shutdown, finally happened. I'm officially approved for Global Entry.
Jan
23rd
2019
In The Newspaper!
The Alvin Sun did a great article about my trip!
Jan
23rd
2019
And then some...
We have now collected over 750 toothbrushes! Thank you to our amazing donors!
Jan
7th
2019
We Hit Our Goal!
We have collected over 650 toothbrushes - one for each student in Uganda!
Dec
25th
2018
Delayed
Due to the government shutdown, my Global Entry appointment has been postponed.
Dec
25th
2018
Email from Uganda
I received my visa to enter the country today.
Dec
21st
2018
Vaccination Day
Got my yellow fever shot today and malaria pills.
Dec
14th
2018
Another Toothbrush Drive Update
We have hit 600! Almost there!
Dec
10th
2018
Toothbrush Drive Update
As of today, we now have 522 brushes!
Nov
16th
2018
Half Way There!
As of today, our toothbrush drive has collected 353 brushes!
Nov
7th
2018
Toothbrush Drive Update
We have 287 toothbrushes as of today. That's over one third of the way to our goal!
Oct
17th
2018
Let's Make Smiles Brighter
Started a toothbrush drive today with a goal of taking a brand new toothbrush for each student at the school in Uganda. We'll need over 650.
Sep
20th
2018
Flights Booked
Airfare for the trip is booked, flying on Emirates Airlines. It will take two planes and almost 20 hours of flying time to get to Uganda.
Sep
15th
2018
Let's Do This!
After much discussion, the dates for the trip for Uganda have been decided upon: March 11 - March 15, 2019.