Passings

Jul 01, 2012 01:56

I learned of another expat long time volunteer passing away. Lia van de Donk, was a tenacious woman who ran a house/orphanage for children with HIV and/or physical disabilities in Jakmel. I had the honor of meeting her the first weekend I was in Haiti. Our organization was asked to go to Jakmel and build a 44' dome at a school. Lia had arranged for ( Read more... )

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heatherp8 July 1 2012, 14:38:55 UTC
I am sorry for the loss of your friend.
And you are so right: we need to honor and celebrate those whose selfless dedication and willing hearts change the lives of others far away.
Bless them all.

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ecstaticlght July 1 2012, 18:10:01 UTC
I'll be putting links up for the places that these people worked at so donations can be made if anyone is so inclined. Their work continues.

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