It seems that citizens of the world are stopping and uniting for a moment in order to encourage and comfort Ronald Poppo, the unfortunate victim who had his face completely destroyed during last week's 'zombie apocalypse' attack in Miami.
Most notes along with donations come from the U.S., but citizens from countries like Ireland, Australia, Chile, the U.K., and as far as Japan have also been inundating website GiveForward. Heart moving notes were also found on other online forums.
"Not only will you be healed but you'll rise again and you'll be the hope and the healer for the countless ones who have no hope, and who have despaired in life. I'm betting on you Mr. Poppo!" said Mike L.
"Mr. Poppo, I hope that you can recover and that you find comfort in these trying times. God bless," said Tracy.
Joshua
"No matter how bleak the future may seem, just know we're standing right beside you."
Melissa, Japan
"If you had no shoulder where to lean upon in the past, now it's a good time to do it on us who support and pray for you. Although your physical body is important, I wish your heart may be comforted, heal and breathe again."
K. Mohamed
"Sometimes we just need to know that people care. If this is one of those times, I'm one of those people, get well soon!!!"
Raphael P.
"Courage et bon retablissement (courage and good recovery)"
David F.
"You will rise up, and you will be healed by the best docs in Miami. I hope you will recover healthy, and have a great life ahead of you- Stay strong Ronald"
Necia & Family, New York
"Mr. Poppo, my family and I send you prayers of encouragement, and hope for a speedy recovery"
Deirdre, Ireland
"I only wish I could give you more"
Nat and Andy from the United Kingdom
"Hope you can get through this, Mr Poppo, what you went through is unimaginable. Best wishes from the UK."
K. DuBois
"It's such a terrible tragedy that this happened to you. I'm praying that you heal as quickly as possible!"
G. di Benedetto
"Peace be with you, sir."
Anonymous
"With support and hope from New York city"
Anonymous
"I can't begin to understand the horror you went through, nor the hurdles you still have ahead. I wish you my genuine concern and love for another human being."
Laura
"Although a stranger to me, this unthinkably horrific tragedy inflicted on another human being devastates and unsettles me to my core. Ronald, know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of millions of people throughout the world. May God be with you."
Lisa
"I am heartbroken over everything that has happened to you, Ronald. I pray that God covers you with peace, comfort, and assurance of His love. Stay strong, brother. Know that you are so loved and that your life is infinitely precious. You are -- and will continue to be -- a beautiful person."
READ MORE NOTES TO POPPO HERE
(The Latinos Post will be compiling and publishing a series of notes/messages from worldwide citizens in order to post them up for Mr. Poppo. If you wish to send him your thoughts, please add them on the comments section below)
Two funds have been opened Ronald Poppo who was attacked by the aggressor Rudy Eugene.
The funds were opened by the Jackson Memorial Foundation, Thursday, and by Fredo Gonzalez, a private citizen apparently from Boston, MA who launched the fundraiser on GiveForward, an online fundraising tool, meant to help people raise or gather funds for causes and organizations important to them.
The latter campaign gathered approximately $500 dollars on May 30, its first day. On May 31st, that amount rose to approximately $3000 and on June 1st, it overcame the $5000 mark by the morning. Currently, the amount stands at $13,792. The goal of this campaign is to raise at least $50,000, a campaign that ends on August 31st, 2012.
Funds to Poppo can be directed via either service at the following websites:
Donations to GiveForward.com at this URL: https://www.giveforward.com/ronaldpopporecovery (GiveForward applies a 7 percent deduction on all donations which includes processing and credit card fees).
Donations to Jackson Memorial Foundation at this URL: https://www.jmf.org/take-action-now/donations/ (Note: Under 'Other', write 'Ronald Poppo').
Poppo had his face viciously savaged on May 26, during Memorial Day weekend. After the attack his mouth, nose, eyes, and ears were all missing. Experts say that although he will need at the least, several months to recover, his face will remain permanently damaged.
Poppo's medical bill can reach up to $200,000 or even more according to various experts.
Luckily, Miami-Dade County will reportedly pay the medical bill. Dade County in Florida possesses a public health fund that covers the costs of health care and surgery for patients. For Poppo's case, there is no better time to disburse those funds.
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