Alfred to Haiti

Walner Edmond, a junior Bachelor of Fine Arts major in the School of Art & Design, has been supporting his father Thermoline Edmond and other relatives in Haiti since he received information regarding the earthquake. “I was helping a sixth grade basketball team when I got the call,” said Walner.

Although the United States and several other nations have provided aid for Haiti, the survivors are still in desperate need of help. “My dad told me he didn’t have a home, because the building he was living in collapsed,” said Walner.

The incident left Thermoline Edmond and many others in tents on the streets of Haiti. “I could believe it but it didn’t really sink in. I accepted it but the pain was different. It happened to them, not me.”

It was reported that the donations from the “Pour for Haiti” fundraiser were sent two weeks ago to Thermoline, via Western Union. Walner also intends to travel to Haiti with the Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Haiti Support group on July 3. The group includes members of the Alfred community, Alfred University and Alfred State.

According to Walner, the group plans to help the survivors rebuild and provide spiritual support as well.

If you would like to help offer relief to Haiti, donate at the Redcross.org.