This is an important story in the midst of what is seemingly a never-ending saga of the misery that the earthquake brought to this serene island nation. Yet out of the hardships and heartaches I know that Haitians are doing their part to rebuild their lives.
As I write you, I am aware of Haitians erecting their own homes, starting micro businesses, and constructing schools. It almost seems as though these resilient people are literally creating jobs out of thin air but, creating jobs they are. All of this is a testament to forge ahead.
We at Schools Count are bound and determined to continue to aid Haitian education. As you are well aware, there are no 'quick fixes' to an institution as large and complex as education. We're all too familiar with this story here in America.
Schools Count has a number of fundraisers in the works right now and your helping us by supporting various fundraisers would be appreciated. We are having a bowl-a-thon this Friday, March 19th at Willowbrook Lanes. To sponsor a bowler simply email me at rich219@comcast.net and I'll set you up. Red and blue 'Hands Helping Haiti' braclets will be available at the end of this week. To buy a $2 braclet just let me know and I'll get one to you right away. Looking to do some spring shopping?! Why not buy a $5 ticket from us to earn a 20% off coupon and 15% off savings pass at Lord & Taylor's April 13th event? 100% of the proceeds from each of these fundraisers will go towards helping to rebuild IMN school in Haiti.
Imagine 100 people donating $5 for Lord and Taylor discounts combined with 500 people buying $2 braclets and 70 people - at $10 apiece - sponsoring a student bowling. The resulting $2200 would go a long way towards rebuilding a $30,000 school.
Don't wait, Haitians aren't!!! Jump in and help the children of Haiti. We Need YOU!!
Many thanks,
Dick Flesher
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