A week ago this morning I was driving home to Kunming when Jack, one of my staff and one of my closest friends, called to tell me his hometown had been just hit by a massive earthquake demolishing everything in their town. Jiegu, his hometown in Qinghai province near Tibet, was hit the hardest destroying every home and building trapping thousands, killing more than 3000 and injuring 10,000.
5 of Jack's extended family lost their lives and the homes of his parents and uncles and cousins were all destroyed. Despite their livelihood hanging in the balance they have brought lost children into their home that have become orphans from the earthquake. Jack's sister had fortunately been out of the city at the time but that same morning learned that her cancer had gotten worse and that she would have to undergo chemotherapy which they can not afford. She is 24 years old. Jack's family is really struggling.
Starting today, April 21st, Chicago Coffee will begin raising money to help Jack's family and the orphans that still need a place to live. 20% of all sales through the end of the month will go to this end and we will be collecting any direct donations to this effort as well. For more info, please email me at chris@thechicagocoffee.com.
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Chris,
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend, Jack. He and his family will be in my thoughts.
Thanks for building those relationships. It's critical.
Dave.
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