Private donations from the campus community have also been accepted to aid the effort. I just love the way the international students, especially the students from Taiwan, get to see how people are offering money so generously to help others. The money is needed mainly for supplies, according to Sister Mary Paul. Necessary items such as whole milk powder, baby milk powder, nylon quilts, containers of water, and food can be more easily purchased in Taiwan with donated funds, she said. Monetary donations will also aid the mobile medical units that have been assisting victims since the initial quake hit.
Dangers still lurk in aftershocks, however.
Sister Mary Paul, who suffered a minor accident from aftershock activity, noted a weather bureau report that stated major aftershocks could occur for up to three months beyond the first earthquake. I hope that not only the international students, but also the Americans, will have a chance to see what all their wonderful help has done. Ms. Alco said that donations are still being accepted for the earthquake relief effort, and community support is greatly appreciated. Anyone who wishes to help can contact the Marywood University campus ministry office, 961-4723. This page was last updated on Monday, November 6, 2000.