Today is day nine in the search for Emma Agnew. Almost 70 police in the Christchurch area are now working on the case. They are searching rubbish dumps for any clues (cellphone pager, clothing, or any other belongings) and will begin dives in local waterways tomorrow. Updates are found often on the front page of all local New Zealand newspapers each day.
The community has strongly come together in support of Emma's family and friends. People are going door to door, posting signs, seeking any information. There are regular gatherings of 100 people or more at the local Deaf club. Counselors and interpreters have been provided and Deaf awareness is being spread thoughout the country. An online "donauction" fundraiser, set up by the Deaf Society of Canterbury and Deaf Association of New Zealand has raised $12,000 of the target $20,000 from people all over the world. To make a donation to help search efforts, visit:
http://www.donauction.co.nz/index.php?s=1&page=campaigns&part=55&campaignnum=abaedce83e4c0226a1c40319a615c027&cdon_brpage=14
To read an update article (Nov 24th), click here: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10478094
Emma we are all still thinking positive for your safe return!
As for Discovering Deaf Worlds, we are nearing our closure of New Zealand. Currently in Auckland, we will visit the Kelston Deaf Education Centre, multi-million dollar Deaf Club building, the DANZ headquarters, and the Auckland University of Technology Interpreting Program.
Thank you all for your support.
Dave and Christy
Photo: Dave interviewing Kim Robinson in Blenheim, NZ
www.kimrobinson.org.nz
2 comments:
Dave and Christy: Emma continues in my prayers. Hopefully there will be new leads for her discovery.
As for you both, it is hard believe you are soon onto another country. Katherine, Sarah and I did a world puzzle yesterday and noted where you are and where you are going. Stay safe.
love Mom J
I want to offer you and the New Zealand Deaf Community my deepest condolences over the loss of your guide and friend, Emma Agnew, who was found dead early Thursady morning, New Zealand time. A suspect is in custody.
I can't imagine how torn you must feel. But I know you can offer hope and support to the whole NZ Deaf community. In her disappearance and death, Emma has done so much to bring New Zealand's Hearing and Deaf together. The only consolation we have is that in Death she proved herself as profound role model as she, doubtlessly, would have done in Life.
For those who want concise, continuing coverage of this story, there is a thread set up at Christy's World.
http://christysworld.yuku.com/topic/581
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