Florence Vanleuven first started doing humanitarian work in Haiti as
part of The Global Pioneers organization in 2009. Since the earthquake
she has been at the forefront of gathering and shipping supplies to
Haiti. Florence is also the guardian of our four Haitian students.
Below is what she had to say about our efforts:

"Clearwater Academy has collected an amazing amount of medical
supplies, food, hygiene kits, clothes and school supplies for Haiti.
Clearwater Academy has also organized and shipped to Haiti via private
planes and a cargo ship. The donations from the school staff, children
and parents were gathered quickly after the earthquake. We're staggered
by the generosity of everyone's effort to help.

"Clearwater Academy was such a stable point for us to gather goods that
even Tampa Bay businesses joined the effort and dropped off items so
the children and staff could box and ship them.

"It was pretty impressive what the school put together. First, vital
supplies were sent via two private planes, then two 26 ft trucks were
filled with donations and driven to the Port of Miami and loaded onto a
cargo ship!

"I'm really happy and excited because those items go directly to the
volunteers and doctors working at the General Hospital in
Port-au-Prince and to the children of the orphanage -- "The Future of
Haiti". They are in such a desperate situation and in need of
everything the school has donated. Clearwater Academy should celebrate:
The children and parents of the school were very much aware of the
disaster and were pleased to help by gathering donations. Everyone at
Clearwater Academy has made a big difference. They have helped many
children and saved hundreds of lives. Thank you for your major
contributions.

"Much love and many "Merci's". You have been the largest supporter in our community!"

Florence Vanleuven