How can we help, Roman? My group is not for profit, has no hidden agenda (whether political or religious, or, for that matter, commercial), but is focused solely on bringing biomedical engineering services where they are most needed, pure and simple!
Simply put, I believe it's clear that the root of your problem is
funding. That is, lack of. Well, Mate ... join the club!
We all have this great resource right in front of us ... that is, this forum. We never had this before. As I have remarked previously, the internet has changed the name of the game, and "leveled the playing field" you might say. So let's use it to "share the wealth" (of knowledge, experience
etc)! Or even as a "shoulder to cry on" (as we sometimes see) ... don't mock it; it can be a real blessing, especially when you're struggling on, alone, in trying circumstances.
It looks like we now may be well on the way to cracking the "manuals" problem.
But, apart from that, how do we help with training, tools, test equipment, parts ... and all the rest? Some of the medical charities people I know receive "wish lists" from their friends overseas. So let's have your wish list, Roman. And don't forget to tell
your friends out there as well.
Meanwhile, do I need to travel around the UK
shaming people into giving up some of their surpluses? Do I need to start raising funds (something I've never tried, and frankly doubt that I'd be much good at)?
The best thing I can do is to appeal for help right here. And by "help" I'm talking about
funding ... or sponsorship, and "special deals" on things like tools, test equipment, shipping costs, workshop space, storage, petrol, finance (plus my own expenses) and all the rest.
The need is there, and the cause is just, but there's too much "pussy footing" going on. Life is short, and it's passing us by. You (potential sponsors) know who you are. So let's hear from you!
