Jimmy Carter Has Already Returned To Building Homes For Those In Need After Breaking His Hip

Aug 28, 2019 by apost team

At 94-years-old, former POTUS Jimmy Carter is not letting anything slow him down, not even a broken hip. The 39th president and his wife Rosalynn have been helping to build houses with a charity organization just months after the politician was rushed to the hospital with a broken hip. 

In mid-May of this year, 94-year-old was turkey hunting at his Plains, Georgia home when he fell and broke his hip. He was rushed to a hospital nearby and underwent successful surgery according to a statement released by the Carters. However, flash forward to august and the president is busy working away at construction sites at the organization Habitat For Humanity to help people have affordable housing. 

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Habitat Humanity said on their website about their partnership with the former POTUS and FLOTUS, "The Carters have seen firsthand the effects of poor living conditions, and understand that both big and small actions can make all the difference. To ensure the greatest success, families need a strong foundation to grow. That often begins with a safe place to call home."

"It's been one of the most gratifying and challenging and difficult things we've ever done you know physically speaking because we've gotten steadily older I was a lot younger when we started," Carter told CNN about working on the houses.

Carter also attributes his Christian beliefs as fuel to why he still is committed at 94-years-old to helping people have a place to live. 

The Habitat organization is very grateful for Carter's help saying,

"Throughout their involvement with the Carter Work Project, President and Mrs. Carter have become tireless advocates, active fundraisers, and some of our best hands-on construction volunteers."

The couple has also brought about many volunteers including celebrities which in turn helps the organization become internationally known.

"Inspiring millions, President and Mrs. Carter have worked alongside 103,000 volunteers in 14 countries to build, renovate and repair 4,331 homes," the organization added.  

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