Amazing staff that was my life line when I took ill with Malaria

I traveled to Senegal a few years ago to volunteer through a Projects Abroad placement. It was my first time going to Africa and living with a family rather than at a hotel. I confess I was a bit uneasy about having to share a living space since I am in my late 20's... however, it was an incredible experiance and I look forward to traveling there again! St Louis is such a beautiful city with people who are so loving and welcoming.
Many reviews talk about how fantastic and well organized the staff is or the joy they felt while doing service work.... All are true for me as well. However, I decided to write my review because I ran into some difficulites there.
First- I have extreme food allergies due to a weaker immune system and not only was the program understanding of them but my host family went above and beyond to make sure that I was well fed! In a city where fish is a huge part of every meal I was very grateful that they were able to offer me other choices.
Second- Towards the last few days of my trip I suddenly became very very very ill to the point where I was unable to walk or speak or hold fluids. My host family not only made all the important calls (I was to ill to even keep my eyes open let alone call for help) but the staff at projects abroad took AMAZING care of me!!! They carried me quickly and safely to the hospital, made sure everything was translated and ensured that I go the best possible care. I was so out of it I only remember bits and pieces of the first 2 days I was ill but I remember being physically carried by staff (Im very tall so that could not have been easy!) and they ran all over town ensuring that I got proper meds. It turns out I had a very severe case of Malaria. They visited me in the "hospital", made sure I was being given proper care and medicine... then when they released me the staff ensured that I made it to the airport in one piece. When I landed in the US I quickly went to the hospital where I had to stay for a few more days. The doctors there told me that if it were not for the VERY fast acting staff members in Senegal I might not have made it because my immune system is weaken than most peoples.
I will forever be grateful to the staff members there for ensuring that not only was my volunteer time there fantastic but also for acting so quickly when I got sick.
Most programs do not have staff members within the same city that you are living. Projects abroad has staff within moments from you! They are caring people with great knowledge. When people ask me about volunteer programs I ALWAYS tell them about Projects abroad!!!