Clearly Farmer provided unprecedented aid to all corners of the earth, but his attitude was the driving force behind all of his “success”. While supplying villagers with scarce resources such as medication he also provided them with hope; the chance that maybe one day things will change for the better. One of his patients Ti Ofa even goes as far to say: “Just talking to you makes me feel better. Now I know I’ll sleep tonight” (Kidder 30) In many impoverished countries the sick are out casted and left to suffer on their own; Farmer not only has the heart to treat these people but he also provides his services at no cost. Farmer can be considered a model citizen, as he forfeits modern commodities and material goods in an attempt to make a difference, ultimately hoping that others can continue where he left off. Despite all of the possible life saving treatment that Farmer provides, his lasting legacy will be the optimism that he instilled throughout the world.
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