Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Visits St. Mary School to Start “2012 in 2012” Initiative
On January 11, part of National Vocations Awareness Week, St. Mary School in Lake Leelanau hosted Colonel Victor Kuchar (pictured), a Michigan native, who has dedicated his life to serve the poor in India and Afghanistan. His visit to the school launched “2012 in 2012,” an initiative St. Mary School has created to raise $2,012 for an orphanage in India and collect 2,012 pounds of blankets, shoes, coats and clothing for Afghani refugees. Colonel Kuchar spoke about his work with the Sisters of Charity in India and how they care for babies just hours old to lepers, to those with cancer, to those with HIV and the elderly.
All community members are welcome to participate. Drop off location is Lake Leelanau Excavating beginning January 23, 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Fridays. The hope is to reach our goal by the end of February.
