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ABOUT US

Dr. Phil Higginbottom & Terry Holladay-Higginbottom are the founders of The Dina Humanitarian Foundation.  Their mission is to better the lives of children and families in the remote, impoverished villages of Fiji.  Dina in the Fijian language means trust and integrity, and it is this human quality that is the cornerstone of their work and the value that drives them both.  They provide medicine, primary health education/care, basic household items and educational material, supplies and support for the natives.  Our purpose is to encourage health, facilitate childhood education, demonstrate trustworthiness, and provide items of real benefit to remote village life, says Terry. This project will only become stronger in the honor and spirit of this great man. 

The Board Members:

 

Dr. Phil A. Higginbottom - Co-founder

Terry Holladay Higginbottom - Co-founder/Treasurer

Tasha Holladay Tracy - President

Varanisese "Varani" Vakarairua - Fijian Liaison

Dr. Derek Jones - Medical Advisor

Tony Carona - Board Member

Michael Tracy - Board Member

Dr. Natalie Sweiss - Medical Advisor

Heidi Higginbottom - Honorary Board Member

Dr. Nova Hall  - Medical Advisor 

Dr. Alexis Rahal - Medical Advisor

Erin “Owen” Kellaway Garber - Secretary

Phil selectively invited doctors from Scripps Green La Jolla to join in Dina's cause. Being the hands, minds, and hearts that visit Fiji and help to heal and cure the medically injured or ill.

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