To the editor:

Thanks to all who contributed to The Clyde’s Island 2 Island Love campaign to raise money to help rebuild Haiti after its devastating earthquake.

Clyde patrons put an astonishing $2,192 in the Magic Change Jar in the 59 days of January and February. We even had folks turned away from sell-outs leaving money at the box office to be put in the jar. Another $6,475 came from the businesses and individuals who offered to match the first $500 donated by moviegoers. Haiti Challenge Partners included the usual Magic Change Jar partners — The Clyde, Lindsay Communications and Island Athletic Club—as well as DownSound Racers, the YES kids of Island Coffeehouse, Brian Stowell, Vicki Robin, Susan Cohen and Gary Croft, and five individuals/couples who preferred to stay anonymous. Special call-out to the endurance athletes of DownSound Racers who, ever competitive, raised enough to provide nearly three matches.

Grand total collected in two months: $8,667. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to pass on $1,902 to Habitat for Humanity, $2,180 to Heifer International and $4,585 to Partners in Health for their ongoing efforts in Haiti. Thanks also to the Record, Sue Frause and Drew Kampion for helping spread the word.

Lynn and Blake Willeford

The Clyde Theatre