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| Amish community reluctantly, but gratefully, accepting donations |
| 2006-10-06 |
| Insurance, in an Amish community, is an unknown. Four children buried on Thursday, another one today. Still struggling for their lives in a hospital, are young girls, struggling not only with their physical pain, but their mental anguish of what has happened to them and their friends. And because they have to, hospitals have to be paid. Granted, the love and caring of those caring for these young girls is "nothing but the best." We all have misted eyes as we observe the happenings surrounding the brutal murder these young girls have yet to face. We know the mental battle for these young girls will be a lifetime of healing. The physical battle is yet to be won. There is no insurance. Somebody has to pay. Let it be us. Please pass the word. As of Thursday, the agency had received about 200 credit-card donations - in amounts ranging from $20 to $100 - for a total of $15,000, said Ron Guenther, the agency's director of finance. Calls have come in from the United States and Canada as well as from Argentina, Germany, Vietnam and other nations. "It's not big monies at this point, but that could easily change," said Guenther, especially since a number of corporations have contacted the agency about donating. Contributions to the Amish School Recovery Fund will help the affected community with medical care, transportation, supportive care and other needs. Tax-deductible donations can be made by calling MCC at (717) 859-1151, or MDS at (717) 859-2210. To donate online, go to mds.mennonite.net or mcc.org. To donate by mail, send checks to Amish School Recovery Fund Mennonite Disaster Service 1018 Main Street Akron , PA 17501 Amish School Recovery Fund Mennonite Central Committee 21 S. 12th St. P.O. Box 500 Akron , PA 17501 |
| Posted by:Sherry |
| #1 thanks, sherry - i was wondering about the hospital bills. will donate what i can - hope others do too |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2006-10-06 13:35 |