Abruzzo 6 April 2009

We can only say thank you to all our friends who in such a dire economic crisis sent generously funds for the reconstruction of our Abruzzo World Club activities. Donors are mentioned in alphabetical order.

• Rita Cavicchia Arrowood - I went to the post office today to send you a check ... Please use this in any you feel it is needed. I pray that God will take care of all of you and the beautiful L'Aquila."
• Nick and Myrna Ascenzo - "we are glad that you all made it through safely. We think of you as 'our Abruzzese family' and you are always in our thoughts and prayers. We hope this will help to get you re established. Please keep in touch."
• Dan Aspromonte, Scotts Valley, CA, Stati Uniti "Donation for Abruzzo"
• Theresa Benedek - Allison Park, PA, USA - "I hope that you and your families are doing well under the circumstances. Your lives have been disrupted by this terrible earthquake and it will be a very long time before things will be normal again. The diary of what you experienced and are experiencing brings all of us closer to what you have to endure. Please know that you and the rest of the "Abruzzo family" are thought of daily. I know that the angels will keep watching over you."
• Florence Bonadero - Bellaire, TX, USA - "Someday I would like to travel on the Abruzzo Tour with my daughter. God Bless all of you, dear people of Abruzzo.
• William Buoni, USA
• Judy Brown, Canada - "We watch the news everyday and think of you, your wife, your sister and all the wonderful people of L'Aquila and Abruzzo. You are in our prayers."
• Palmer J Calderone, Columbus, Ohio
• Anthony Crisi, Salem, Oregon
• Edmund and Mary Claire Cancelmo
• Rosalyn DellaPietra, East Rochester, NY Stati Uniti - "Our hearts go out to you, your families and all the people in L'Aquila and surrounding towns. Those of us with ties to Abruzzo feel your pain and wish we could relieve even a small portion of it."
• Renato De Luca, Holland, PA - "help to buy a laptop computer for the Abruzzo World Club".
• Jan and Carl De Riseis, Marco Island FL USA
• Alfred De Stephanis, USA - "One small way of returning all the good and happiness you are responsible for connecting Abruzzesi with their roots"
• Angela Di Berardino - Torricella Peligna & California, USA
• L. Dietsch, Langhorne, PA, USA
• Norbert and Jane DiGiacomo - Aberdeen, MD, USA - "Hope this will be helpful. We think of all of you and keep you in our prayers."
• Di Marino Luisa, Denny e Ada, Canada - "Carissimi amici Abruzzesi, anche noi lo siamo, ci ha tanto toccato la vostra sorte insieme a qualche altro amico abbiamo fatto una piccola colletta, vi siamo tanto vicini. Auguri per il futuro con tutto il cuore."
• Paola & Richard Farina - "This donation is to help the Abruzzo World Club."
• Ada Ficca, Torricella Peligna CH
• Nina Forrest - "I am sending you here the $ for earthquake relief for you, your families, and the operation of Abruzzo Club. This is in the wake of the terrible devastion you have endured in your city of L'Aquila."
• Lori Gamble - Canada - " I have forwarded a donation to you on behalf of my school. I organized a luncheon and I was able to raise the money."
• Gemella Contemporary Jewelry - "To rebuild Abruzzo2000"
• Rose & Todd Glenn - "...we are thinking of you and hoping that your home, business and L'Aquila are all back to normal very soon. We hope to visit soon, and will email you!"
• Suzanne GoreBoise, ID, USA - "Thank you for your continued news - our hearts ache for L'Aquila and Abruzzo. Use this bit to help rebuild as you choose. Keep writing. Grazie."
• Joe Letteri family , Aliquippa, PA, USA - "We are happy to hear that your family and our friends are safe after experiencing the recent disaster. We wish you the best for you and your family in the future."
• Hading Liberi, "Donation for Abruzzo"
• Victor Liberi - Sarasota, FL, USA - " I hope things are going ok for you and that you are getting your life back together. Just know that we are thinking of you and your families, and wish you well."
• Amy Lynn - Pittsburgh, PA, USA "I was very moved by Piera's diary, not only by her personal account of the tragedy and devastation you have experienced, but also by the spirit of hope that emanates from her writing. My work computer has a screen saver of Abruzzo photos and I get a pang in my heart every time I see Piazza Duomo, San Bernardino, Collemaggio. I hope the reconstruction efforts are serious and that they use the quality materials which should have been used in the first place. Know that you are all in my thoughts. Un caro abbraccio."
• John and Jeri Lyon, Peoria AZ, USA - "We are glad to know all still alive and well. We were privileged to have seen l'Aquila before the tragedy. Best to you all."
• Anthony Marcellus, "God be with you all."
• Lisa Marinelli - Toledo, Ohio "I carry fond memories and a deep appreciation for accompanying me in visiting my father's Abruzzesse homeland three years ago. I pray that you may you soon be able to rebuild your home and business."
• Frank Marrocco - Newcastle Ontario, Canada
• Connie May
• Diane Mitchell, USA - "Hope this helps with some of the damage from earthquake."
• Judy Neff - Newburgh, IN
• Debbie Nichols, Jefferson City, Mo, "My thoughts are with you and your family"
• Kathleen Olex, Cuyahoga Falls, OH Stati Uniti
• Fran Parker "was happy to hear that you and your family are all ok. My heart goes out to each of you. Please use these dollars as you see the need. I hope that our paths will cross again in the future."
• Dante Pasqualucci, Los Angeles, CA, USA - "Please add this to your earthquake fund. Hope you and your family are doing well."
• Gary and Sherry Persichetti, USA - "Thank God all your family is safe and may all the Abruzzo people that were affeced by this terrible earthquake soon return to a happier time"
• Camillo Persichitti, Marangaroo Western Australia
• Mario Petrilli, "Donation for Abruzzo from Mario and Leda Petrilli"
• Diane Philos, Naperville, IL, USA - "We were so very sorry to hear of the terrible devastation in your homeland. I hope my contribution will in some way start to get your business back up and running. Our prayers and thoughts remain with all of you"
• Charles and Eleanor Porrini - West Chester, PA, USA "Hopefully, this will help. We pray that your families are well. Today on TV we saw the Pope visiting L'Aquila"
• Shirley Riley - Wilmington, DE
• Greg and Carol Ross - "We hope this donation helps you recover your lives."
• Mary Sarrantonio, "As a second generation Abbruzzo native my heart and soul go out to those devestated by the earhquake. My prayers are with you all and may God continue to watch over you as the healing begins. Thank you and God bless."
• Diana & Steve Smear - "My heart goes out to you and all of the people of L'Aquila and the surrounding area. Please give my best to all who were so kind to us at Abruzzo Tours. Much Love"
• Bob and Sandy Tessitore, USA - "assist rebuilding efforts of the ABRUZZO2000 Web Site"
• Patrick J. Wack, Jr - Riverside, CT, USA "Emily and I were so sad to hear of the earthquake and the damage. We wish you well on the long path to recovery. 'That which does not destroy us, only makes us stronger".
• Edythe & John Wiggs (grandson of Giuseppe Leonzio), Great Falls, VA 22066 USA
• Bob Woolley, Lutherville, MD