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Bergamo earthquake relief - the families of Old Town Lane

Neighbors in the families of Old Town Lane are rebuilding after the earthquake; every contribution goes to materials and supplies.

🇮🇹 Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy3,097 views
Franco Ricci
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Bergamo
The earthquake hit the families of Old Town Lane on 20 August. My home was one of 43 damaged, and 14 families are still in temporary shelter at the local school gym. The first few days we shared what little we had. Now the cleanup has started, but we've no money for materials and winter or the rainy season is coming. Schools in the area have been closed, and the clinic lost its cold storage for vaccines. We're a small community of working families who have never asked for help before. We have formed a volunteer committee, and I'm the treasurer, so I'll post receipts for everything we buy. Funds go to building materials, water purification supplies, bedding, and food for families still in shelters. Where the $3,600 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $1,250 • Tools and labor for repairs: $1,700 • Clean water and purification supplies: $650 Thank you for reading my story.
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  • Maryam Malak Said

    Thinking of you, Franco. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Bergamo.

    • Suresh G. WaliaQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Franco.

      • Franco RicciOwnerAnswerID verified

        Sure. The biggest one is roofing sheets and timber, $1,250. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Ask me anything else.

    • Danylo Oleg Nikitin

      rooting for you, Franco. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Bergamo.

      • James R. Neal

        sending love, Franco. Shared it with a few friends. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless

        • Kamini H. Van Wyk

          Sending love, Franco. Hope you get there. God bless.

          • Ingrid Wallin

            Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Dundee donated after I showed her your page. Love from Dundee

            • Jameson S. Patterson

              Wishing you peace. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Greetings from Asaba.

              • Anjana L. Anand

                Sending love, Franco. I hope things turn around soon.

                • Daniel Eze

                  sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. Take care

                  • Jagadish S. Ramachandran

                    Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 24 people at work.

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