Public appeal sees a reported sum of $30,000 donated to-date to aid sick child
Frank Short
Retired now enjoying writing books, articles and aiding charity causes in the Solomon Islands
16 year old Linta Mabo, who is said to need medical treatment and surgery in Australia for a heart condition has been supported by a very generous donation of $30,000 following a fund raising effort in Honiara by a team of local photographers led by Ms Regina Lepping, daughter of the late Sir George Lepping, a former Governor-General of the Solomon Islands
Negotiations are ongoing for more financial support for Linta in the expectation that she can be accompanied to travel to Australia for the medical treatment that is unavailable in the Solomon Islands.
16 yr old Linta Mabo. Photo. Solomon Star News.
I very much appreciate the donation from the public and the splendid fund raising efforts.
Yours sincerely
Frank Short
www.solomonislandsinfocus.com