August 24th, 2016 - Vanua Balavu, Fiji
As Sea Mercy's Disaster Response
projects in Fiji following Cyclone Winston draw closer to an end, the
recognition and appreciation of our many volunteers for all their hard work,
long hours, and use of their talents and resources are flowing in. Although seeing
the joy and happiness of a local family, student or worker is reward enough, it
is always encouraging to receive the recognition
and "thank you's" coming in from the various ministries that we have
worked with these past few challenging months.
The attached letter from the Ministry of
Health is encouraging and the special recognition they have given to our Lau
Group Coordinators Jonathan and Donna Robinson (s/v Chez Nous) is well
deserved.
Since February, the Robinson's have been the lead coordinators of Sea
Mercy's Recovery Efforts in the Lau Group of Fiji. Whether it was coordinating
the Response Fleet of 10+ volunteer vessels, delivering emergency food, water,
shelter and medical care to the devastated islands, completing and submitting
remote island assessments, securing additional aid, planting gardens, fighting
infestations, securing more aid, digging wells, clearing debris, refilling
water tanks, securing more aid, guiding visiting Super Yachts wanting to assist,
rebuilding homes and hospital wards, and working with local officials and NGO
volunteers... they have been the "tip of the spear" for Sea Mercy and
have made the impossible happen in an impossible situation.
A heartfelt “thanks” to Jonathan,
Donna, and the many other Sea Mercy volunteer captains, first mates, crews, and
vessels who gave of their time, talent and hearts to assist the people of Fiji.
You are the face and heart of Sea
Mercy and all that we do.
Vinaka!
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