Updates from Pat and Eric

These are coming through Pat Mahar and Eric Than who are traveling to Haiti in the same group from teh Denver Children's Hospital.

They should be there by now. Got a text message at 8:34 Eastern saying they were on board and had to turn off phones.

1. It seems they flew in a NASCAR plane--donated by Hendrick Racing through Missionary Flights.

2. They have a retired NYPD officer for additional security.

3. They have over 1500 pounds of medical supplies.

will update more when I hear anything.

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