To Whom It May Concern:

We are sure that you are all aware of the recent earthquakes that destroyed much of Haiti. After hearing about the devastation and destruction, the Students of SRO decided that we wanted to help. In particular, we wanted our school to help a Haitian school in great need.

Before the earthquake, the Pazapa School for Special Needs in Jacmel (near Port-of-Prince) served hundreds of poor children with mental or physical disabilities. It assured that many very vulnerable children would receive valuable training and not be neglected or abandoned. In addition, it gave parents the support they needed to raise their special-needs children. During the earthquake the Pazapa School was damaged beyond repair. In order to again provide those essential services to the children and their families, the school needs to be rebuilt.

Our goal for SRO is to raise $10,000 for the Pazapa School. Part of the price of SRO tickets will be donated to that school. To raise additional funds for this important cause, we are seeking donations—of any amount—from the greater Topeka High community.

Checks should be made payable to Topeka High School and turned in—with the enclosed form—before the SRO performances to the main office or Choral Music Room. (People who donate $25 or more by February 10 will have their name printed in the SRO program.)

We appreciate your generosity in helping to rebuild the Pazapa School, which provides such valuable services and so desperately needs our help. We understand that times are hard, but there are people in the world who are in much more trying situations. No donation is too big or small. By combining efforts, we, the Students of SRO, and the greater THS community can help rebuild Pazapa! Thank you so much!

With gratitude,

SRO 2010 Directors

Rachel Christensen & Kristin Lange

(785-506-3931) (785-250-0346)