[LTER-luq] One way to help of Puerto Rico

[Robert Waide]

Dear Friends

I know many of us have been frustrated in trying to find ways to help 
the people of Puerto Rico. Distribution of food is spotty at best and 
doesn't seem to be improving very quickly. My daughters have taken 
matters into their own hands by establishing a Go Fund Me campaign to 
provide meals to those most in need. Working with friends on the island, 
they are organizing preparation and delivery of hot meals directly to 
hospitals and nursing homes, where people are most at risk. So if you 
feel inclined, please visit the web page and make a donation.

Thanks,

Bob


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Good morning family and friends!

I apologize for the mass email, but we need your help urgently!

As you may have seen in the news, the damage to the island of Puerto 
Rico from the result of the direct hit of Hurricane Maria is 
catastrophic. The Governor has called the situation "apocalyptic."  100% 
of the island has been affected. There is a complete electricity 
blackout and most of the island is without water.  Thousands of houses 
have been lost because of flooding and the Governor has projected it 
will take at least 6 months to get electricity back to the whole island.

My uncle - the Chief doctor at one of the biggest hospitals in PR - 
asked for our help because they don't have a power plant working, 
therefore they are unable to perform vital surgeries, support patients 
with dialysis and perform many more critical medical procedures.  It is 
also heart wrenching to hear that this hospital (and others) have no 
food or water available for their patients or staff. People are already 
sick and gravely suffering and now they can't even eat or drink water.

Along with my sisters and other family members and friends on the 
island, We have created the "Mano a Mano" fund to help provide food and 
water to hospitals, elderly centers and others in need - people who 
can't have access to food and water because they can't drive, are too 
sick or don't have gas, etc...

http://www.gofundme.com/handtohandforpuertorico

Yesterday, with the generous help of Chef Jose Andrés and Chef Jose 
Enrique, we were able to provide meals for over 400 patients  at the 
Hospital de Carolina and Hospital Centro Médico. We have access to 
transportation with gas and we will be able to continue to provide food 
to these hospitals on a daily basis with your help!
There is a lot already happening on the island, but we cannot let more 
innocent people die from simple lack of  food or water. We can and we 
will help, knowing that every dollar counts!

Please feel free to contact me directly if you have questions or need 
more information.

With Love and hope... Thank you so much!
Daya

http://www.gofundme.com/handtohandforpuertorico