There are 50,000 new amputees in Haiti as a result of the earthquake.
Here is a new video I made for them:
Learn more about this video:
how was this video made?
The in-studio portion of this video was filmed by the Video Production Class at Yorktown High School here in my hometown of Arlington, Virginia. That’s me with members of the Video Class in the gym at Yorktown High.
Eli, Nicole, Molly, and Nick (left to right) set up to record me this week in the studio.
I met these students when I gave a motivational speech at their school. Here I am at that speech.
(If you’ve read my book you might recognize this picture from the photo insert.)
how we are sharing it with Haitian amputees?
This project was the brainchild of Luc Castera (above), a Haitian born entrepreneur who also lives here in Arlington. He saw my videos on YouTube and thought my message would be an encouragement to those affected by the earthquake.
Luc has arranged for the video to be dubbed into Haitian Creole and shown as part of the Cinema Under the Stars, a mobile outdoor movie theater that brings entertainment and inspiration to rural Haitian communities.
Our amputee video will be shown to tens of thousands of Haitians during 260 showings in 52 communities on Cinema Under the Stars’ current tour.
To watch a video about Cinema Under the Stars, click here.
11 Responses to “a message for amputees in Haiti”
February 18, 2010
10:16 pm
This is SO GREAT! I have been to haiti several times and I cannot wait to go back and show this video to people around the orphanage that I go to! Haiti suffered many hardships even before the earthquake but many kept their head held high and now I even hear of Espoir which means Hope in French-Creole. Not that you arent the highlight of this video, but at the end how it is shown with amputees playing soccer is such an eye opener. When I go to haiti we bring several different types of balls to play with. The people in the town LOVE to play soccer because it was pretty much the only kind of entertainment in the village and it is great to see that they will be able to see that it is still possible even if they have lost a limb or have been badly hurt! I have never been so excited to show a video! lol Thank you for making this and being a part of the Haiti Relief! On top of that my family just recently adopted three little girls from haiti! They love watching your videos too!
Keep up the work!
February 19, 2010
12:18 am
oh my god! Luc’s sister here… so proud of you guys! You have no idea how this video will be appreciated! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this!
February 19, 2010
9:34 am
Hey Stephie! Thanks for both your encouragement and support. We couldn’t have done it without your family!
February 19, 2010
11:15 am
Now Stephie is the little sister, and I am the older sister :O) That almost makes me 10 times more proud to see that Luc and you have been able to put this together for real. The Sinema anba Zetwal team is great. I am certain that this will be a great encouragement to all my fellow Haitian brothers and sisters. Kuddos Josh! Much needed and much appreciated. Thank you and God Bless you! – reading your book btw
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February 19, 2010
11:54 am
[...] For more information on how we plan to distribute this video in Haiti and how you can help Josh help Haiti, please read the announcement on his blog: a message for amputees In Haiti [...]
February 19, 2010
1:05 pm
Josh, you are such an inspirational person. I thank you for thanking the time to make this great video for our loved ones in Haiti that have gone through so many suffering. It is very encouraging to see images of you running, skying, and playing soccer! Soccer is the favorite game in Haiti and to see amputees playing it is certainly a powerful message of Hope for those of Haiti! Thank you! Thank you! Hope this video can be seen by thousands and thousands in Haiti. Your message in strong. Ordering your book right away.
Agnes (Luc’s mother) lol
February 24, 2010
2:42 pm
That was a really nice video and I’m sure it will inspire the new amuptees of Haiti to not give up!!! Good for you for helping out, Josh!
February 24, 2010
8:25 pm
Hi Josh,
Your video is fantastic and I’m so glad that it will be part of Cinema Under the Stars. Your accomplishments are truly a testament to people’s ability to overcome hardships. I’m certain that your video will have an immense impact on anyone who watches it, particularly those who just recently lost their limbs. You’re an inspiration to us all. Thanks!
J.
March 3, 2010
10:45 am
Josh,
You’re a blessing to so many. You truly have a heart of gold. The video and what you are doing to help our brothers and sisters in Haiti is AWESOME. You are a man of God. Thanks for all you do, we’re so lucky to have you in our lives. God Bless you and let everyone in Haiti know, they’re in our thoughts and prayers. Many Blessings.
March 4, 2010
7:41 pm
You guys are not weird, you are just different than other people so, be confident and, i love you…. kisses
May 28, 2010
12:55 am
Thank to all who have helped Haiti from around the world, may God bless you all, and continue to bless you all.