Letter
Help appreciated
Aug 21 2024
1 min read
Opinion

Thank you so much to the group of people who helped me with my epileptic seizure on Ormond Rd while I was heading home from Mangapapa School on the evening of Friday, August 16 — and waited with me until my father came and picked me up. I really appreciate the support from you all. Thanks again. 

Madeleine Pittar 

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