Dear Editor:
Re: Senior Struggles in North Van Shelter, and Senior Out of Shelter, Thanks to Community, Feb. 17 and Feb. 19 front-page stories, respectively.
As I begin writing this letter, I realize there are not enough words to express the gratitude of myself, Robyn Brown, and my dear friend Fran Flann.
The kindness of all those folks, near and far, friends and strangers has been unbelievable and overwhelming.
When I first contacted (reporter) Brent Richter about Fran’s story, I didn’t know what to expect – I just knew her situation was wrong on so many levels. But with his great reporting, the awareness was immediate, strangers stepped forward to help, Fran was able to leave the shelter, and the donations started pouring in.
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart, from Fran and myself. Now as she prepares to move back to her apartment, she can do so with all of your help. We wish we could thank you all personally, but please know that your generosity has made this possible.
Now a bigger fight continues – keeping this discussion going, making sure that the other “Frans” in our community are cared for, (and that) seniors and the vulnerable folks out there are never put in situations like what happened here.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. We are forever grateful.
Robyn Brown
North Vancouver
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