Below is a message from John Kloos, the father of Erin and Ryan. Please take a moment to read it.
On behalf of my wife Kathryn, my daughter Katie and my daughter Erin, I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. Those are working. Keep them up. We have been with Erin since mid-morning on Friday. To be honest, her physical condition was considerably worse than we had expected. However, her attitude and determination were far better than we had hoped. They simply do not make people stronger than this girl. We are confident that she will make a full recovery.
We are dealing with the loss of our son Ryan in the knowledge that, although cut short, his life was one filled with love and accomplishment. There was never a time in our 24 years together as a family of five that we shared anything but positive relationships. There are no regrets. There are only good memories.. Before we can plan any kind of a service to remember Ryan, we need to get Erin healthy and home. Ryan would insist on that, too. We do not know how long this will take. We ask your patience.
We also want to thank you for your offer to help us in any way that you can. We have not and we will not hesitate to call on any one of you, if you can be of assistance. Right now, we have everything we need, including family support. However, the situation in Haiti is dire. The people who worked with Erin, people I have come to know as family, are in desperate need of financial assistance to continue their recovery work.
There is no shortage of ways to donate to the relief efforts in Haiti. However, at my request, NPH has provided us with a way to funnel donations directly to Erin’s co-workers. Yesterday, I asked my sister Karie to get the word out. So, you may have already seen this web site. However, this is my first chance to assure you, directly, that 100% of the funds donated will be put into the hands of NPH in Haiti. This is how you can help. This is what will be meaningful to Ryan’s memory and Erin’s future.
https://secure.imodules.com/s/769/inner.aspx?sid=769&gid=1&pgid=890&cid=1918
Thank you.
John Kloos, on behalf of Kathy, Katie and Erin
Who We Are
We are a group of returned volunteers living in Ireland who have worked mainly with Nos Petites Freres et Soures NPFS (Our Little Brothers & Sisters - Haiti).
If you would like to donate funds directly to the Irish branch of NPFS the bank account details are below:
Account Name:
Our Little Brothers and Sisters
6 Brookwood Avenue
Artane
Dublin 5
Sort Code: 900746 Bank of Ireland, Dublin Airport
Account No: 42863621
Since our return we have all shared a hope and passion for Haiti and her people, keeping in contact with our friends and colleagues there and at home.
These past few days have shocked us all. We are so thankful for all those who are safe and well and continue to keep everyone in our thoughts and prayers.
Our Aims Are Simple
To help to keep the spirit of hope alive by offering support and encouragement to our friends and colleagues in Haiti
We wish to create a hub of communication between friends and colleagues with shared experiences working in Haiti
Background
Irish and International Aid Agencies have worked alongside many dedicated local people on sanitation, communication, health, education childcare and environmental / shelter programes.
The Irish have always been well represented working away quietly and diligently – with help of funds raised in various parishes, clubs, communities and private donations in Ireland.
Practical Things You Can Do
Send a message of support and love by posting a message on this blog or emailing it to us and we will post it for you. Our email address is : irishresponse@gmail.com
Donate money or organise a local fundraising event
Keep yourself informed
Spread the word
Donate money or organise a local fundraising event
Keep yourself informed
Spread the word
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