Lakay Fondasyon, Cap-Haitien Haiti News, Shipping to Haiti, Christmas Project
Hello Everyone,
Auguste, who continues to operate Lakay Fondasyon, Starthrower Foundation’s center in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, while Sharon Gaskell is in Canada recovering from surgery(ies), sends this news about sponsored students.
[Sharon had gone into hospital then returned to Toronto prior to completion of students registrations for school for the fall term; Haiti’s summer of hurricanes and resulting storm damage had prompted Haiti school authorities to extend enrollment dates one month.] Auguste has been studying English, so he is able to communicate with non-Kreyol speakers.
This year we have 97 students: Girls 46; Boys 51
- Cap-Haitien: Girls 22; Boys 23
- Sen-Rafayel: Girls 22; Boys 22
- University : Girl 1; Boys 3
- University waiting list*: Girl 1; Boys 3 *These 4 students are not good for enter in the university [They did not pass exams.]
Yes, I distributed the bag food to students.
About the students they are no good, no bad, only they are not sick. They are going to school, but for eating, it very difficult for Haitian people.
I am praying for you and I wish you a good job.
Blessings !
Auguste
And news from Sharon Gaskell:
Thank you, everyone, for your support and kind words, and for your continued support of the students in Haiti. This [unexpected illness and return to Canada] is precisely why I have been training staff over the years to take over in my absence and continue to operate.
Starthrower Foundation is not about me. It is about the students and the center in Haiti. I know Auguste will do a good job. As nice as he sounds in email, he is twice as nice and caring in person.
And thanks to Mme Cindy and her ‘helpers’ in Pennsylvania for their Christmas project for Starthrower. I have every confidence they can work with Lakay Fondasyon staff in my absence.
Blessings!
Sharon
If you wish to donate to the Christmas project or to help with the food program, you may do so using the Canada Helps or Paypal donate buttons.
Shipping to Haiti
We received news that CASCO now has a minimum charge for shipping to Haiti. If you are planning to ship goods to Haiti, please phone or fax them for details as it may be more economical to wait until your shipment reaches the minimum (i.e. send 3 boxes for the same cost as one box):
CASCO website: CASCO
Mail: 1801 SW 1st Ave,Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 USA
Phone: (954) 525-1717 | Fax: (954) 525-1317
Karen