Thank-you Letters Have Arrived!

AAR JAPAN Receives Thank-you Letters from the Disaster Area

The following is a selection of thank-you letters written by survivors in areas where AAR JAPAN has been delivering relief supplies. We offer our sincerest gratitude to all of the supporters who have enabled our aid activities through financial donations, help with tote bags, and relief supplies.

Children drawing pictures on their thank-you letters.

Message: I received a big brick-red tote bag with camels and birds on it. With the warm support of everyone all over the country, I think we’ll be able to move forward step by step. Thank you very much.

From: Ando Elementary School, Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture, where AAR JAPAN delivered handmade tote bags to survivors

Message: Thank you very much for the handmade bag. It will be useful for daily life, especially for shopping. My child really likes the rabbit key holder attached to the bag. I’m truly grateful for the warm support we’ve received from all over the country. Although we still have a long way to go, I will try my best to build off your assistance. Thank you very much.

From: Ando Elementary School, Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture, where AAR JAPAN delivered handmade tote bags to survivors

Message: We made donuts from the flour and sugar you gave us. We all ate them together. We also gave donuts to people in evacuation centers, and it made them happy.

From: Asunaro Home, where persons with disabilities made donuts and postcards

Message: I am a mother of two, a 7-year-old son and an 8-year-old daughter. They experienced the earthquake at a very susceptible age. At first we literally had nothing to eat, and it was a great effort just to make sure my children weren’t hungry. Now I am truly thankful for the support we are receiving from people all over the country. I’ve been especially pleased to get fresh vegetables, as they are essential for growing children. We’ve all been cooking delicious vegetable dishes together. Thank you very much, and I wish you all good health.

From: Hirota Elementary School, Rikuzen-takata City, Iwate Prefecture

Message: We are definitely going to rebuild. Thank you very much for your encouragement and support.

From: Former Tsuyagawa Elementary School, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture

Message: Thank you very much for your support. While once we had given up in despair, now we’re back on our feet, working together and making copies. This is thanks to your help, and I’m truly grateful. It’s heart-warming to know that if we don’t give up, a helping hand will find us.

From: Miyako City Welfare Center for People with Disabilities, which AAR JAPAN provided with a copy machine

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