My Uncle My Hero
Chuck Ritzen by Savannah from Eden Prairie My uncle, Chuck Ritzen, is my hero. You probably think, “Of course, he’s your uncle! He has to be your hero!” But you’re... Read More
Welcome to Our Blog
Our Hearts are Heavy
October 17, 2016 It was a trip Chuck and his wife Candy had taken multiple times. Three aid workers returning from delivering supplies to Jeremie, Haiti, were lost when... Read More
HADAC takes a new direction with education
In 2011 one of our clinic volunteers had to drop out of medical school in his 3 rd year of a 6 year medical program, due to lack of funds.... Read More
WestJet Vacations
WestJet Vacations visited Monkey Jungle and they discovered how Monkey Jungle supports HADAC. Enjoy this video and their review! “For travelling thrill-seekers, the north coast of the Dominican Republic, near Puerto... Read More
Around The World for Free – CBS
From CBS Television Network TV Show Around The World for Free, Parvati discovers that the Dominican Republic’s expats do far more than just laze on the beach. Take a look to... Read More
Our Visiting Heroes
HADAC has been blessed with visiting teams who come from world wide to utilize our clinics and share their expertise; usually on 3-5 day mission trips. Also with the many... Read More
Dental Clinic Expansion
In early 2013 Monkey Jungle Dental Clinic was expanded by 500 square feet to include two more operatories. Live Different, lead by Benjamin Cole Brown a wonderful Canadian youth organization... Read More