We have reached our goal!

From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank everyone who donated to this campaign. During these times, feeling productive and being able to contribute in our own little way to the rehabilitation of our loved island is an incredible gift. Thank you for keeping us moving, for letting us help each other and for letting us revisit the households of all the lovely people that have opened the doors of their homes. We also have to recognize the silent helpers that have sneaked us into offices and spaces with working internet so we could work on this campaign and all the anonymous backers out there!

 

Our flag with its true colors flying high in Puerto Nuevo

Your donations will be collected at the end of this campaign and if no mishaps occur during the process, funds are expected to be delivered between 3 and 7 days. But we have already starting working since the last Sunday October 15 and we are keeping track of the expenses. We will continue to provide updates of our findings and interesting Lab Notes so please stay tuned and provide your insight if you please.

 

Dr. Elvia Meléndez-Ackerman and student Juan Orengo on our first day back to the yards.

We will be visiting more houses the next few days and concentrating a bit more on the weekend when we can find more residents at home. The response has been very positive and residents are sharing their stories about the trees that did or did not make it.

 

Fresh new data!

We have also established contact with agencies working and coordinating efforts to provide aid, so we can report of people or communities in need of immediate aid. So far that has not been the case, but we are vigilant.

Getting back to work and feeling productive is a huge step into recuperation from a crisis. We are grateful to all of you for making that happen.

¡Muchas gracias!