Wednesday, November 07, 2007

A Statement From Our Chapter President Vic Johnston

I talked to Kathy Hakem tonight and that poor lady is in desperate need of help. She returned from Cleveland Clinic where they sent her home and declared they could find nothing wrong with her. Any one who has seen or talked to Kathy in the last six months would realize her condition has spiraled to the point that she can not even type on her computer anymore. In talking with her, I am also concerned with the emotional state this illness has rendered her. But not only is her health and emotional conditions reached bottom shelf, Kathy is also financialy destitute with medical bills...and still is left the responsibility of caring for her mother.

I know there is not much any of us can do to relieve her health issues. But we can contribute to help out her financial problems, which might also help a little in the emotional area. I would like to suggest / recommend we make a donation from our EAA treasury, and also take up a collection from individuals who can contribute whatever they can.

I dont need to remind anyone how much this lady has contributed in time and favors to the rest of us and to the airport over the last five years or so. This is a good opportunity for some of us to give back to her. Thank you on Kathy’s behalf, and you can also brighten her day with an email message.

-Vic

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