Joel Talsma joined the board in 2008 and currently serves as the board treasurer. During Joel's first trip to Cuba in 2008 he knew that this is where he belonged and that Cuba would never leave him.  Since this time, he has regularly traveled back to Havana. After each trip he returns with a greater appreciation of the importance of the work there and a sense of wanting to do more.  The passion of the people and their growing needs inspires him to continue to help his friends in Cuba.  You can often see him on the streets of Havana supplying kids with baseballs and gloves and even playing a game of catch with them.  Joel hopes that every traveler will be inspired to make a difference in this world and be the change you want to see.

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