Florence Vanleuven first started doing humanitarian work in Haiti as part of The Global Pioneers organization in 2009. Since the earthquake she has been at the forefront of gathering and shipping supplies to Haiti. Florence is also the guardian of our four Haitian students. Below is what she had to say about our efforts:
"Clearwater Academy has collected an amazing amount of medical supplies, food, hygiene kits, clothes and school supplies for Haiti. Clearwater Academy has also organized and shipped to Haiti via private planes and a cargo ship. The donations from the school staff, children and parents were gathered quickly after the earthquake. We're staggered by the generosity of everyone's effort to help.
"Clearwater Academy was such a stable point for us to gather goods that even Tampa Bay businesses joined the effort and dropped off items so the children and staff could box and ship them.
"It was pretty impressive what the school put together. First, vital supplies were sent via two private planes, then two 26 ft trucks were filled with donations and driven to the Port of Miami and loaded onto a cargo ship!
"I'm really happy and excited because those items go directly to the volunteers and doctors working at the General Hospital in Port-au-Prince and to the children of the orphanage -- "The Future of Haiti". They are in such a desperate situation and in need of everything the school has donated. Clearwater Academy should celebrate: The children and parents of the school were very much aware of the disaster and were pleased to help by gathering donations. Everyone at Clearwater Academy has made a big difference. They have helped many children and saved hundreds of lives. Thank you for your major contributions.
"Much love and many "Merci's". You have been the largest supporter in our community!"
- Florence Vanleuven
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