Although we are all smiles in the picture, we (GCC ESO) were saddened by the tragedy that happened to the children in the village of Yigo. On September 27, news spread through social media that a fire broke out and five children, all girls, were pronounced dead. The family was living in an abandoned structure in Chalan Ge'Halom in Yigo and according to Guam PDN, an unattended candle was the cause of the fire. "Yigo family fire" PDN. 2016. Web
I can't imagine the deep sadness of their family members upon hearing this painful message. Moreso, as a future educator, I wonder how the teachers handled speaking to the children's classmates of this unfortunate crisis; a task that I honestly would not know how to manage.
Through our plea, we collected donations such as food, clothing and toys. I heard through WhatsApp(group chat for online phone texts) UOG students through the collection of Education Majors amassed a little over nine hundred dollars to help with burial expenses.
Donations are still being accepted by the Yigo Mayor Rudy Matanane. In fact, families around the island are always in need, any offerings for them can be received at any mayor office, American Red Cross, Salvation Army and Island Girl Power, check a location close to you.
It feels good when you are the answer to someone's prayer.
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