By Lynda Michel
Courtesy Direct Relief International
J?R?MIE, HAITI ? Elda Vilmeney had a business selling Coca-Cola in bulk on Third Avenue in Port-au-Prince, Haiti?s capital. But the 7.0 earthquake destroyed much of Haiti in January 2010, and she hasn?t been able to economically recover in the more than two years since the disaster.
?While I was inside my business, everything began to shake, and I had no idea what was happening,? Vilmeney says.
?When I hurried to get outside, my foot turned and broke in several places. The American Marines operated on my foot and inserted metal pins, which will remain there until I die.?...
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