Good afternoon! I would like to share an opportunity being organized by the LPS grades 5-8 Student Council (guided by 5th grade teacher, Ms. Davis) and the Turkish Families in our community.
As many of you know, on Monday, two major earthquakes measuring 7.8 and 7.5 hit Syria and Turkey. Hundreds of aftershock earthquakes have been recorded since then. At this time, authorities estimate an incomprehensible loss of life- 11,000 people- nearly double the population of Lincoln, MA, with 43,000 injured. We have students in our LPS community whose families come from the region devastated by the earthquakes. In a show of support and community, beginning today through next Thursday afternoon (2/16) the Student Council will be collecting donations for those affected. In the face of acute suffering and immeasurable loss, our students are choosing action. You may send items in with your student or drop them in the main office. If you are attending the middle school concert tonight, there will be a collection box there. A heartfelt thank you from the Student Council for your support. Here are a few updates to some FAQ: - All donations are being coordinated by a local family (Thank you Arslan Family!). The donations are being coordinated with the Turkish Consulate in Boston. All items will be placed on Turkish Airlines direct flight to Istanbul within a day of collection (February 18). After transport, all items are brought to the nearest functioning airport to be delivered directly into the disaster zone. No funds are needed to help with transporting these goods. - IF you would like to make a monetary donation, you may do so here: https://donate.tpfund.org/team/480703 <http://url4609.membershiptoolkit.com/ls/click?upn=er8IdfVRSZKYn-2FJwieWgBmkOsvR6WNEG3auaYQ1td-2F-2FqJ7B0BQfiacHEITwYZ-2FaKbAag_XK3v3az9DTQONEpCj68-2FlvIljurv6SLUh5AERAu-2Bi67TDaq5mvssKSlTyitGmptJVCU1O3Ae1XBSRClXbnilu3sA-2Bqsihj7OTm1Pqwbs8XlrvUNKASx82s2k1KwgbxztMEPr0p53-2BhT3LqbQ438vRSJlPGoT2blOOgGsomaDirQ0hGlhlWQhNtcyz9uVfNjpCiiRuOCCsaKCMfj2T16Uu7fzZ-2BgsgcH1y-2BKKmjN3socRbjty-2F8NDp05y9EM-2FnwBe-2Be1N86Jz1JhSf06gpXULguuDsGozSkuCBuZieHhyd9SPJOExIuGVlH2mQhY7DOTI9972f6uVa4ipqvDpevZBtV6aAhVq28zLuh8uOaUR-2BRsl69W9X-2BtHdpJQQWZJCrxW> All information regarding these donations can be found on the website. (All donations made through this site are tax deductible) - HERE <http://url4609.membershiptoolkit.com/ls/click?upn=er8IdfVRSZKYn-2FJwieWgBojj3hqrqBcn0ueO4YHasqjelFNNBigloUUkadukYW7ztrk-2BsemnA8dfckLAbho1voCgx830eCXcUl90wzU3hKsLs8mEf6K2Dck-2BBzt9qlw31FBkAnGssw872H8YjG0QLw-3D-3DqzLR_XK3v3az9DTQONEpCj68-2FlvIljurv6SLUh5AERAu-2Bi67TDaq5mvssKSlTyitGmptJVCU1O3Ae1XBSRClXbnilu3sA-2Bqsihj7OTm1Pqwbs8XlrvUNKASx82s2k1KwgbxztMEPr0p53-2BhT3LqbQ438vRSJlPGoT2blOOgGsomaDirQ0hGlhlWQhNtcyz9uVfNjp4n7bNiwmeXExuUGv82-2FbRiP2TIxw6CCh6nYJg31q9pSi8L5zHs2KzQ6OCtXymJ3HQYVK8cmfj8pWOBzieFt4m5mbfAsZlFOpcTC8bgqr1dr50ixp9as9k3vHRiSaZoGIxrutRNGaBPN7sWm6UoOBu2C9CIAk6Gkk8nfKUWm8HUSE1PiH4NyG10-2FY2UADGVbu> is a live updated list of needs and information (Detailed list is also found below) - Current Donation Locations: LPS Main Office, Codman Farm (Just inside the barn, boxes will be placed this afternoon), and the Lincoln Police Station (boxes will be placed this afternoon) - Feel free to pass along the information to any groups or friends that would like to help support the Student Council Efforts! - 5-8 Student Council & Local Families are organizing- A HUGE thanks to them for all they are doing! *URGENTLY NEEDED ITEMS FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS LISTED BY THE TURKISH CONSULATE:* WINTER CLOTHING (ADULT & YOUTH SIZES) - WINTER JACKETS - RAINCOATS - SNOW BOOTS - SWEATERS - PANTS - SNOW GLOVES - SCARVES - SNOW HATS - SOCKS (INCLUDING SMART WOOL / WOOL ETC- NEW & UNOPENED) - UNDERWEAR (NEW & UNOPENED) CAMPING GEAR & SUPPLIES - TENTS - CAMPING MATTRESSES / AIR MATTRESSES - BLANKETS (W/ INSULATION, IF POSSIBLE) - SLEEPING BAGS - THERMOSES / REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES (WITH INSULATION) - FLASHLIGHTS - POWERBANKS - GENERATORS OTHER / MISCELLANEOUS - CANNED FOOD - BABY FORMULA - DIAPERS - MENSTRUAL PADS / TAMPONS - PERSONAL HYGIENE SUPPLIES
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