Kipkorir "Weldon" Kirui

>Date: 19 Nov 2008 11:51:46 -0500
>From: Sandra R. Hale
>Subject: Kipkorir "Weldon" Kirui
>To: Paul W Gray
>
>Hi Paul,
>
>Here is some further information regarding Weldon and his family
>which may give some further clarification of their need.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Ken and Sandy
>
>--- Forwarded message from Stephen M. Silver ---
>
>
>Hi Sandy,
>
>Weldon Kirui '11 has asked me to send you a note that you can in
>turn forward to your husband Ken Hale in his role as Pastor of the
>Trinity Baptist Church. Please let this blitz serve as verification
>of Weldon's personal situation. As Director of International
>Student Programs, and Advisor to International Students, I have been
>working with others at the College to assist Weldon in getting on
>his financial feet. Dartmouth provides a full financial aid package
>for him that meets all of his educational needs.
>
>However, the recent violence in Kenya put Weldon's family in harm's
>way. They were forced to flee their home and go into hiding for
>their lives. Food was scarce, and as I understand it, for several
>months family members lived in a forest near their former village
>which I believe was destroyed. Ultimately, a friend of the family
>allowed them to live in a hut that was not being used, but the
>landlord is selling this property, and they must move by December
>23rd or they will be evicted and once again homeless.
>
>In the previous academic year, Weldon sent home his earnings from
>on-campus employment so that his brothers and sisters would be able
>to eat. Unfortunately, this made it impossible for Weldon to
>purchase his books until it was almost too late to salvage his
>academics. Its a tribute to Weldon's great intelligence and work
>ethic that he was able to get his academics back on track this year,
>while also managing to send home $1,250 toward the purchase of the
>property presently occupied by his family. However, $4,200 remains
>to be paid by 12/23/08 for his family to have a permanent home, and
>Weldon knows he can do no more for them at this point in time. He
>must now focus on doing well at Dartmouth so that he can get his
>degree and go on to do great things for his family and his country.
>
>I thank you and Ken for getting the word out to others about
>Weldon's family's needs. If you have any questions, please do not
>hesitate to call me at 6-2331 or send a blitz.
>
>Sincerely,
>Steve