The process of helping the Landa family began in early July 2009 under the direction of Bruno Hayn, the lead builder of the Extreme Home in Voluntown for the Girard family. He created the 501(c)(3) non profit organization, Extreme Home 615 Foundation. Bruno assembled Team Landa 615 from many of the trusted project managers from the Extreme build, but he has also utilized the skills of many new faces from the Griswold community.
While the Extreme build required six weeks of preparation to build a home in just 106 hours, Team Landa 615 has been able to take its time to build the Landa home. Over the past four months the team has diligently focused its time, effort, and energy on fundraising events. Each of the events were succesful due to the volunteer support we received and we are so thankful for YOUR help. But we're not done yet.
We set a goal to bring the Landa family before Thanksgiving Day. The months of preparation, countless fundraisers, and weekly meetings, are done. The finish line is within reach. Team Landa 615 is energized and ready to bring home the family. However, our deadline is in jeopardy, but we've been in this position before.
During the Extreme build, Mother Nature was relentless with her onslaught of wind, rain, snow, freezing temperatures, etc. ABC doubted our team had the skills, abilities, and intestinal fortitude to finish. We proved them wrong!
A few days ago, Mother Nature threatened to beat us down again. Her wind blew over a porch roof gable which landed on Bruno, severely injuring both his knees, spraining his back, and also dealt him with a mild concussion. While he is at home and recovering, he has been unable to visit the job site since Thursday the 12th. We maintain daily contact with him, and we're continuing towards our goal.
Just as in the Extreme build, we need the help of our community to help reach our goal. We need people, we need materials, we need your support. We have not lost faith in bringing the family home for Thanksgiving. It is our driving motivation and we will not fail. We know how supportive this community is and we know how much they care about the Landa family.
We welcome, encourage, and want you to join us as we complete the race and prepare to cross the finish line together as: Team Landa 615, a Community of Angels, and the Landa family in this time of "giving thanks,"
Sincerely,
Team Landa 615
