health & wellbeing
One of the key missions of the Dominican Starfish Foundation is to support health and wellness, especially in times of urgent medical need.
Our very first fundraiser in 2011—before we were even officially a foundation—was for a life-threatening medical emergency. Since then, we've continued to respond to critical care needs for individuals and families who have nowhere else to turn.
We rely entirely on donations and often launch immediate fundraising efforts for each case. Our dream is to create a permanent medical fund, so when emergencies arise, we can act swiftly—without delay.
Donate to our Permanent URGENT MEDICAL CARE FUND
When people are healthy, they can learn, work, care for their families and thrive in their communities. We work with local professionals and visiting teams to offer a range of health and wellness services, including:
✅ Medical Clinics – Free consultations and treatments for families in need
✅ Dental Care – Cleanings, extractions, and oral health education
✅ Chiropractic Services – Pain relief and mobility support
✅ Mental Health Support – Counseling and emotional wellness resources
✅ Hygiene & Menstruation Kits – Providing dignity and essential care for women and girls
✅ Vision Support – Supplying glasses to improve sight and quality of life
✅ Prosthetics & Surgeries – Fundraising for life-changing medical procedures and mobility aids
✅ Friends of Health Medical Project – in partnership with Dr. Descorias to expand access to medical care in underserved communities. Learn more below!
Friends of Health Medical Project
We’re thrilled to share that Dr. Clarens Descorias, a young Haitian doctor living in the Dominican Republic (whom we proudly supported through medical school) is now partnering with us to create a more permanent healthcare solution, particularly for impoverished Haitian communities. Working alongside other dedicated doctors in the Dominican Republic, Dr. Descorias has developed a plan to bring consistent, long-term medical care to those who need it most.
Donate to Friends of Health Medical Project
The Plan
Friends of Health Medical Project
OBJECTIVES
👩⚕️ Provide medical consultations to 800+ patients monthly
💊 Give out free medications
🌍 Make healthcare more accessible for marginalized communities
❤️ Lower sickness and death rates
SCOPE
🗓️ Duration: One year
📅 Visits: 96 (8 per month)
📍 Locations: Camps — Batey Balaguana, Batey Loma Blanca, Batey Libertad, Batey Lagrua — and the Youth Upliftment School
👨⚕️ Team: Three doctors and one nurse
🩺 Services: Consultations and medications
BUDGET
💰 Total: $5,000 + $5,000 for expansion
🚐 Transportation: $2,400
🧰 Medical supplies: $3,600
💊 Medications: $2,800
👩⚕️ Staffing: $600
📦 Miscellaneous: $600
meet Dr. Descorias
Dr. Descorias is at the forefront of the Friends of Health Medical Project, bringing consistent care, free medications and hope to those who need it most.
