The GRAND Total.....

As of today, our final day for having collected money for our fundraiser, our grand total is:

$17,348.36!!!!

Mr. Cadet will be coming back to the middle school in May to speak to the students about his work in Haiti and what their contributions have done.  By the end of March, the Restavek Foundation will have opened 11 schools in the area of the capital city, which serve to educate over 3000 children affected by the earthquake.  Our money will be enough to support 5 schools for a year each, with $2348.36 left over for extra needed supplies, food, and tuition costs for students who couldn't otherwise afford it.  The earnings of the LMS community are the equivalent of the annual salaries of 44 Haitian adults--WAY TO GO!!

In an email from the Restavek Foundation, we see their gratitude for all of our hard work:

"Thank you again so very much for all your support!!!

On behalf of Ray & Joan Conn, Desha,  Jill Mairn, & Jean-Robert, I just wanted to again say how much we appreciate Loveland School’s partnership!  Wow- it’s unbelievable actually!

Your generosity and all of Loveland’s is allowing our team on the ground to make an immediate impact in so many children’s lives. Your resources, time, and support is helping us to rebuild a stronger, healthier, Haiti long term and for that we are so truly grateful!

With gratitude,

Elizabeth N. Hendel

Child Sponsorship Coordinator

Jean Cadet Restavek Foundation"