Comments on: Donate & Help L’Aquila Earthquake Victims

By: jean latter

jean latter — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:21:23 +0000

I’m a semi retired American lady who lived in Italy some years ago. I have taught English as a Second Language and was the director of a school of religious education. I would like to volunteer my time to teach and care for the Abruzzesi children. If anyone knows of an organization that can use my help starting early next year, please let me know. Thank you. Jean Latter

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:40:19 +0000

hello from America, my family came from Pescocostanzo (Marino and DePetris). we donated through the red cross but know that we still keep the entire area in our thoughts and prayers and in hopes that you will continue to get the help you need.

By: Joshua Lawrence

Joshua Lawrence — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:14:39 +0000

Thank you for all this information and your help setting up the Facebook page with information for people there to donate.
All the best.
Joshua

By: Maria Longo

Maria Longo — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:01:49 +0000

I would like to know a secure address that I can send my donation (100%) to all the victims. I have set up a donation box inside an Italian Bakery, so hopefully we will be able to donate much needed fund for the victims in L’Aquila. May God Bless all of you and I hope to hear from someone soon. Thank you for your time.

“Hi Maria
Please let everybody know the name of your bakery and town please, then if anyone doesn’t want to make an online donation from your town they can pop by and see you, sometimes people don’t feel secure doing online donations or are not in a financial situation themselves with debit or credit cards. At the moment we advise The Red Cross or Slow Food Movement. I would say wait a week and let’s hear the real long-term plans of both and which serves the greatest number of people. We will add in our two-pennies worth for what its worth”

By: kisley

kisley — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:52:30 +0000

Hiya Janet

How are you doing? I am from Teramo, a little town just 45 minutes driving away from L’Aquila. At moment I am living in Montreal, so far away from my land, my family and friends. I am so sad, I can not do anything for my people, that so sad for me. I have been in touch with my family since monday. From what I have been told at moment there is not need of physical prompt and help, which will be required in the future I think. Please let me know what your organisation is thinking to do and I’ll try to do my best to make you get in touch with someone who can give you more info.

IT IS SO AMAZING TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD, I NEARLY CRY EVERYTIME I READ SOME OF YOUR POSTS. THIS SHOWS US WE ARE NOT ALONE. PROUD OF COMING FROM ABRUZZO – KISLEY -

By: Janet Riben

Janet Riben — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:27:16 +0000

Hi to you all that are doing such a wonderful job keeping us posted and giving us ideas of how to help. We bought a house in Tussillo/Villa san Angelo and this village has suffered terribly with 3 of 4 houses destroyed we are told. We are very distressed about the situation and are trying to keep up with the news and find a way to help. We are donating money to Italian Red Cross but are also hoping to organize a benefit in Stockholm. Trying to round up a team of people ready to help with this effort. Already have some enthusiastic people but have to wait until after Easter weekend to really get into action – so many are away. Also hoping to give hands on help with specific duties once the towns are open again. But then of course there is no place to stay. How does one solve that problem? Sleep in car? At my age that’s not easy! Towns are now blocked off to all but authorized people.
I think it is fantastic that you offer this info-center. Thanks so much. Janet

By: Marijana

Marijana — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:12:14 +0000

hello,
Im so sorry for whats happening now in italy.
I saw on the net child named Mirko,which lost both his parents, and I would like to se if there is anything that I can do for him. I dont have accommodation near L’Aquila, since I am in Montenegro, Kotor, but I would like to invite him to stay here as long as he need.
That is Mirko
http://img24.imageshack.us/my.php?image=getslikaoriginalphpt.jpg

Thank you,
Marijana

It’s a tragedy about Mirko I have read about him losing his mother, I just hope soon a family member arrives to look after him

By: kisley

kisley — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:13:49 +0000

FOR BARBARA

Hi Barbara I am Kisley, nobody who is dead was found with the name you mentioned in your post.

FOR LINDA

Hey Linda, how is it going, if you want I can post your adv on my facebook profile but you need to give me your email so people can get in touch with you.

TNX FOR HELPING, LOTS OF LOVE, k.

By: Linda Fagan-Hos

Linda Fagan-Hos — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:48:56 +0000

We would like to offer shelter to 2 people. We have a house near Amandola, Le Marche.
We can offer a comfortable room, own bathroom and food to some couple in need not to mention comfort and moral support.

By: Barbara Porreca-Knecht

Barbara Porreca-Knecht — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:41:54 +0000

Hello,
I am from America. Both my mother’s parents were from L’Aquila. Their names were Porreca and Piccone. I am worried if there are any victims among my family.
I will be donating to my local TD Bank who has set up a fund in my area.
Best regards,
Barbara Porreca-Knecht

Hi Barbara

None of those names are on the official list thankfully.