Run4Philippines

Due to Missionary Madi's experience and emotional struggles after the Typhoon we have gained a greater respect for doing what little we can do to support the many efforts that are being extended to the people of the Philippines. It is awesome to witness the many simple measures that grow into major events that provide much needed money and support to the storm ravaged island of Leyte. I am thankful for many who are willing to give of their personal time and create venues that keep the focus and assistance headed to the Filipino people.

“But the thing about remembering is that you don’t forget.”

-Tim O’Brien 
Such a great event hosted in Provo. It turned out to be a beautiful day considering it was January 25th in Provo, Utah. The weather could have been severe instead it was sunny skies and the perfect temperature to promote attendance. The event was a HUGE SUCCESS!

It was fun to also meet Sister Sousa's (Cindy Sousa) mom at the event. Sister Sousa was one of the three sisters who lived with Missionary Madi in the apartment in Ormoc. They weathered the storm together. We also ran into the Lowe (Gordon & Janice) family that we met previously at the impromptu Tacloban Missionary Family Pot Luck on New Years Day 2014.

Our crazy family was interviewed as part of the event. They sent us this fun link promoting the fund raising efforts for the Philippines. Provo Channel 17  Run 4 The Philippines.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g5ifdtvj_NA&feature=g-high-u

RUN4PHILIPPINES IS A COMMUNITY AND HUMANITARIAN EFFORT TO SUPPORT THOSE AFFECTED BY TYPHOON HAIYAN. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO UNITE AS A COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT THE THOUSANDS WHO HAVE NOT ONLY LOST THEIR HOMES AND LOVED ONES, BUT HAVE LOST HOPE.

TO DONATE VISIT WWW.RUN4PHILIPPINES.COM

Missionary Madi served with Elder McQuire (he returned home after the typhoon) the guy next to me and Brother Johnson the guy next to Scott was her language trainer in the MTC. He told us he was the first person to train her Cebuano.