Comments on: Another Way To Help

By: Don Ray

Don Ray — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:50:26 +0000

Hi Michael. Glad to do it. Ron is a good person and he does what he says.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:04:13 +0000

Thanks for posting “another way to help.”

By: Don Ray

Don Ray — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:47:05 +0000

Hi Lilia,

Thanks for leaving the comment.

Hi Everett, I was at the Panama Emergency center this morning in David, where they are boxing goods to be delivered. I think at the present time it is by helicopter and I understand that DHL is making some flights.

By: Everett

Everett — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:18:06 +0000

What is the relief path for Volcan / Paso Ancho area and Bocas?

By: Lilia

Lilia — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:44:55 +0000

Hi Don:
Supermercados Romero has offered all its stores so that the Club de Leones de David will be able to accept donations of food, clothing, water, etc. as well as money. As GRUPO REY, we (representatives of ROMERO) just came from the David Airport where we donated a trailer of foodstuff.
Tomorrow night we expect another trailer with more foodstuff from what our customers in Panama and Colon from the chains Rey and Mr. Precio have donated until today. This second trailer will be taken to the airport on Saturday morning.
Many thanks to all who have donated and we urge many more donations to be made since the situation is really dramatic in Bocas del Toro.
Lilia

By: Don Ray

Don Ray — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:30:38 +0000

Hi Charlotte. I have a loyal reader that works in the El Rey/Romeros community. I am sure your comment will be read. Also the Chamber of Tourism will probably read it as well.

By: AS

AS — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:31:53 +0000

Charlotte se pregunta si alguien se ha acercado a Supermercado Rey, al 99, a Romero y a otros esablecimientos comerciales más pequeños para pedir ayuda. Ella se siente limitada porque aun no habla español pero ha conseguido unas pocas donaciones entre sus amigos, sumadas a lo que ellos en su familia han podido donar.

Esta es una buena observación para los comerciantes de la provincia pues estamos inmersos en culturas diversas. Por supuesto, los nuevos residentes quieren saber si los establecimientos que ellos favorecen con sus compras, también estan cooperando con los afectados por las inundaciones. Creo que el dato es bueno para la Cámara de Comercio.

By: Mike Horrell

Mike Horrell — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:25:18 +0000

I, too, have known Ron and Kim for almost 10 years and will vouch for their integrity. Ron and Kim spent over 5 years extensively visiting Panama before they found their perfect location to build and they are absolutely dedicated to the Panamanian community as a whole.

Thanks for doing this, guys!
Mike

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:20:02 +0000

Don Ray: Has anyone that speaks Spanish approached the stores, i.e., Rey’s Supermercado, Super 99, Romero’s for any donations and the small stores? I haven’t seen anything on comments. I feel handicapped with not speaking Spanish, but we have been able to get a few donations from friends and what we were able to give.

By: Fran Hogan

Fran Hogan — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:14:10 +0000

I also personally know Ron and Kim and I trust them completely. Their offer is a good way to help and indicative of their benevolence.