One of the most common questions mothers ask in Africa is “should I have my children checked?” I usually give a hearty laugh, a smile and insist to the mother that checking the child for subluxation will “help to make your children much stronger!”
There is no such thing as too young or too [...]
Journey to Solidarity
Values Statement
Solidarity - We strive to be inclusive of all people regardless of faith, race, age, or education. We are a diverse group of people who have come together with one common goal, creating better lives for people.
Integrity - We are diligent and efficient with all of our resources, upholding to the highest [...]
Tema is large port community located about 45 minutes outside of the bustling capital city of Accra. All the exports, via sea, for Ghana come in and out of Tema. The primary export, cocoa, has the large and obtrusive “Cocoa Board” offices and storage buildings here. I admit to being a lover of the cocoa [...]
Hello, and thank you for joining us on the Journey.
My name is Jay Breitlow and I am a Chiropractor and the Founder/Director of the organization Wellness International Missions, Inc., known as Journey to Solidarity (J2S). It is important to us that you have considered joining us on the team, whether it is through a monetary [...]
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Journey to Solidarity Wish List
See how little it takes to make a difference
• Feed a volunteer Chiropractor for one day $4
• One year supply of pencils for orphanage children $5
• Toys for orphanage children $10 - $20
• One week of nutritional supplements for 20 hiv+ children $30
• Provide a year’s supply of notepads & art [...]
Posted to Journeytosolidarity.org by Jay Breitlow. Photos courtesy of the author and Sonjelle Shilton.
Wisdom was born sometime in mid January 2008, although his exact birth date is unknown as is his birth weight and height. His widow’s peak and high hairline, so characteristic of Ghanaians, points you towards eyes full of life and vigor. These [...]
Chiropractic Explained
When Dr. Jay Breitlow traveled to Ghana, he met an extraordinary person and Chiropractor from Canada in Dr. Robert Champagne. The two doctors hit it off from the start and adjusted everyone they could get their hands on, but they also explained Chiropractic to all those who would listen. Dr. Robert is the Director [...]
Published at www.journeytosolidarity.org by Jay Breitlow, unless noted, photos and content courtesy of the author.
A good friend of mine who lives in New Jersey phoned me a few weeks ago to talk about my experiences in Africa and to find out what on earth I’d been up to over there. After a few minutes of [...]
Updated to journeytosolidarity.org by Jay Breitlow. Photos courtesy of the author
After spending the North American winter in balmy Ghana, we learned a great deal about what it takes to operate a Non-profit Organization in Africa. At any one time, Dr. Breitlow was facing cultural boundaries, language barriers, organizational challenges and the ever-present question:“What’s next?” [...]
