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Bring the Swift Family Home Fund

Organizer : Carol Swift

This Fundraiser ends on : 8/31/2012

Beneficiary : Carol Swift

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We hope to raise $25,000 to bring them home to safety. While they will be living with Carol while Josh searches for a job, they will need ongoing medical attention, and they will be starting from scratch as they build a new life. For additional information about life in Japan today, please follow our link to a youTube video Josh suggested.

The Josh Swift family has been gravely impacted by the Japanese tsunami and the 2000+ earthquakes that followed since March 11, 2011. The children are sick from radiation poisoning and the food source has been compromised. They must move to the USA now! Currently, at the Swift home in Chiba, their Geiger counter registers radiation levels 70 times higher than normal. Radiation levels remain high at the children's school as well, so they receive constant doses of radiation from the air, food and drink, which has sickened all three children. Kokomi, their ten month old daughter, has been hospitalized and diagnosed with Kawasaki disease, an autoimmune disease that attacks the heart and capillaries She will need ongoing treatment in America. Her older brother and sister also have autoimmune diseases, and Josh was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma on the bottom of his foot in June 2008. He has received treatment and is currently cancer-free, but he commutes 4 hours a day to work and back. Dealing with the rugged conditions in Japan, as well as worrying about the safety of his family is taking a serious toil on his health. THE DECLINING HEALTH OF THE CHILDREN LEAVES THE SWIFT FAMILY NO ALTERNATIVE. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THEY COME TO KANSAS TO SAVE ALL THEIR LIVES, BUT THEY ARE VERY HARD-PRESSED TO DO SO WITHOUT OUR HELP. Please kindly click on the update tab for further updates. Donations may be made using paypal or alternatively by check. If using a check, please send it in care of Carol Swift @11400 w. 115th st., Overland Park, KS 66210. Please include "Bring the Swift Family Home" in the memo section.

Posted on05/06/2012 by Carol Swift
We are more than overwhelmed with all of your comments and donations.  Uprooting your family and moving abroad is not an easy task.  We have been overwhelmed with warm hearted responses which has strengthen our resolve.  Please note that all of the checks sent in have been reflected to this site as of today.  Each and every one of you is playing an essential role in relocating this family. 

We do sincerely apologize for the spam that is showing up in the comment section. 

Anyway, thank you for being our light!
Posted on05/03/2012 by Carol Swift
We finally received the test results for Mimi's finger nails. Junya bites his nails and Kokomi nails do not grow as fast so we just sent in Mimi's nails to a German lab that tests for toxins. I will not go into the specifics other than she tested in the red for uranium but they did not indicate the isotope. Simply stated, the results for uranium would be the same for a mine worker. All the other radionuclides that fell here tested in normal ranges. I suspect this is because we watch what we feed them as well as have them drink Zeolite everyday which removes heavy metals.
Posted on05/01/2012 by Carol Swift
Izumi's application for a green card finally was submitted to Homeland Security.  It is a difficult process but after three months we can finally say she is in the system.  Let's keep our fingers crossed that processing is quick.  Thank you again for all of your support and thoughts!
Posted on04/30/2012 by Carol Swift
We live in Inzai City.  Please see this blog as to the location.  On March 20th a plume of radiation fell on our area.  The pictures were taken by me (Josh) and that is my hand measuring radiation at Junya and Mimi's school.  The national government has declared any area over 0.23 μSv/hr as an area for "decontamination."  These measurements are after three decontamination rounds and are still above 0.23.  At a meter high, I cannot find any area below 0.25 μSv/hr outside walking where my children walk to school. 

http://ex-skf.blogspot.jp/search?q=Inzai


Posted on04/30/2012 by Carol Swift
I would like to thank my mom for using her network to help us get out.  It is difficult to ask for help when you are the primary receiver but even more difficult to ask on someone's behalf. I thank you all for taking time to read this and understanding our plea.

If you are viewing this page and are unable to see our pictures please click on the link below.  This is the correct link to our site with updates and links. 

http://www.youcaring.com/fundraiser_details?fundraiser_id=2328&url=bringtheswiftfamilyhomefund

   
 
Ryan and Alexandra Sherwood $ 100.00
05/03/2012
 
 
An anonymous donor Hidden
05/03/2012
 
You are doing the right thing. Good luck.
 
Sébastien $ 20.00
05/03/2012
 
Dear friends, I can not give you much money but I would tell you that much love and best wishes of health for your family go out to you. My wife is also Japanese and we also follow this great evil from the beginning and we share your pain. We support you in your efforts to put your family at the shelter. Courage ...
 
Tim Laughlin Family $ 100.00
05/03/2012
 
Come back home Swifty.
 
Steve Laughlin Hidden
05/03/2012
 
 
Jeff, Molly, Adam & Andy Laughlin Hidden
05/03/2012
 
We are so sorry to hear of this and hope for a safe and quick return to the US!!!
 
Chris & Lynn Schaffer $ 100.00
05/03/2012
 
Praying Josh and his family are able to get back to Kansas quickly and that the kids get the medical care they need.
 
Sheri Hays Hidden
05/03/2012
 
I am crossing my fingers that we can bring Josh and his family to the US. Hang in there, Carol.
 
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05/03/2012
 
 
Kathy Newcomer $ 50.00
05/02/2012
 
 
arclight $ 100.00
05/01/2012
 
ggod luck!
 
BreadAndButter & Boyfriend $ 250.00
05/01/2012
 
Good luck & come home soon! All the best!
 
Suzanne Maheu $ 100.00
05/01/2012
 
 
Judith Byers Hidden
05/01/2012
 
 
An anonymous donor $ 200.00
05/01/2012
 
Let not your heart be troubled, be still and know that I am God.
 
Cindy Mullenc $ 25.00
04/28/2012
 
 
Sharon Ritter $ 500.00
04/28/2012
 
 
Jane and Bob Druten Hidden
04/30/2012
 
Let's get them home, Carol!
 
Keith and Diane Hidden
04/30/2012
 
Josh and family ~ We will pray for safe travels back to the United States ASAP!! Many blessings are coming to you.
 
Carolyn Kadel $ 100.00
04/30/2012
 
 
debie and mark littrell $ 100.00
04/30/2012
 
love to all, deb and mark,, get home soon!
 
Jay & Cheryl Greenough Hidden
04/30/2012
 
Praying for this move to happen quickly, for a job to be provided and for restored health for the family. Blessings, Cheryl Greenough
 
Cathy Zumbehl Hidden
04/30/2012
 
Carol, Josh and his family have endured so much. I know your efforts will be the first step to a new start for them. I continue to pray for them. Cathy
 
mark palmer $ 500.00
04/30/2012
 
 
michael lathrop $ 25.00
04/29/2012
 
 
Mark $ 25.00
04/29/2012
 
 
Murray & Sharon Rhodes $ 100.00
04/29/2012
 
We are keeping Josh & his family in our prayers.
 
Tyson and April $ 200.00
04/29/2012
 
We love you and are praying for you all. We can't wait to see Josh and family once they are in the US.
 
Marlene Hughes Hidden
04/29/2012
 
I am Tyson's mother-in- law; I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
 
Kasia Ochs $ 100.00
04/29/2012
 
   
   
 
 
Jim Di Griz
05/07/2012
 
If you are so concerned with your childrens' welfare (and what parent wouldn't be) why on Earth are you not already in Kansas with them? If they were my kids, I would max out my credit cards, take a loan, ANYTHING to get them out of Japan NOW, and worry about raising funds LATER.
 
Concerned
05/07/2012
 
Why do you keep claiming radiation poisoning if you know this is NOT the case? Why not consult with a doctor about this?
 
kevin
05/07/2012
 
For every dollar that is donated to this fraud an angel loses a loses its wing
 
The Swifts
05/07/2012
 
>Friend of Swifts, thank you for your encouraging thoughts. I do apologize for the spam that keeps appearing for some reason. We greatly appreciate your kind words as all of this is unjustified. The Swifts
 
Chiba Resident
05/07/2012
 
I live and work quite close to Inzai (within a few km). Not only is nobody sick with radiation related illness, nobody further north in Ibaraki or Tochigi is sick with radiation-related illness! If your children are sick it's likely because you are stressing them with undue worry and dodgy "cures". It sure as heck isn't radiation related!
 
evidence please
05/07/2012
 
You guys need to show me some actual evidence before I give you anything. I've got plenty of relatives in Japan, so this seems like a crock of **** to me. Most likely your kids are suffering because of that kitty litter you're making them take.
 
Friend of Swifts
05/06/2012
 
I am saddened to see people with an unscrupulous agenda posting on your fundraising site. To those doing this, it is wholly inappropriate. Please show some decorum, and frankly, mind your own beeswax. To the Swift family, as your friend, I wish all of God's blessings, much success in fundraising, and a safe trip to the U.S. I feel for you. If the local NPP that I live near had even a tenth of the problems as Fukushima, I would leave. You are doing the right thing. Be safe and don't let the negative comments bring you down. Clearly, they are posted by people connected with protecting the nuclear industry, with no boundary in exploiting a lovely family's time of need to promote a selfish agenda. All the best to you and look forward to seeing you in the U.S.
 
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05/06/2012
 
my comment was deleted proving that this is a scam. No bother tho, this has been taken up by the real japan blog crowd and this issue has also been brought to the attention of the Japanese National Police. Good luck!
 
Concerned
05/06/2012
 
I left a comment politely requesting evidence that these people are "sick from radiation poisoning" (your exact words). If you are asking people for thousands of dollars, the least that you owe them is some proof of your very unique claim. You would be the first confirmed case of post-Fukushima radiation poisoning. This should be on CNN and in the New York Times. ---- but, instead of answering me, you deleted my comment. And updated your site to say "We do sincerely apologize for the spam that is showing up in the comment section." What the heck?
 
The Swifts
05/06/2012
 
>teamplayer, Thank you for your donation as well as your kind thoughts. Thank you for helping get the kids to a better environment. We will pay it forward. The Swifts
 
The Swifts
05/06/2012
 
>Whoopie, Please do not worry about a donation. Your thoughts and time are most appreciated. Thank you for the links as well. The Swifts
 
The Swifts
05/06/2012
 
>CaptD, Thank you for your thoughts and concerns not just locally but WW. The Swifts
 
teamplayer
05/06/2012
 
I hope to see this wonderful family on US soil soon. Re-location to another country is a difficult and expensive undertaking, but it is vital for their future health and safety, IMO. There is just too great a risk in raising a family in an area contaminated with radionuclides. Best of luck, Josh. My sincere hope that the target is met. (I have done my small part.)
 
Saddened
05/06/2012
 
Your child tested positive for uranium and no other isotopes? And you're making your children consume Zeolite? Zeolite which is known to bind uranium from its original surroundings? So you've irradiated your children thanks to your irrational fear. And now you're soaking the public on top of that. Shame, shame, shame.
 
crackbabby
05/06/2012
 
Y'all are a bunch of liars
 
Tokyo-jin
05/06/2012
 
This post is 100% bogus. It's absolutely outrageous how you abuse the Tohoku-disaster for utterly selfish and absurd nonsense stories like these. Shame on you! You are a bunch of satanic people!
 
whoopie
05/01/2012
 
I am sorry. I can't give any money but maybe these 2 links will be able to help you: http://fukushima-diary.com/evacuate/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/122648891172674/doc/124558644315032/ I'm afraid we'll see more and more people needing help to escape. Heartbreaking and so sad.
 
CaptD
05/01/2012
 
A great cause for a great family... I hope everyone that reads this will add a comment to the website and then spread the word far and wide... For all those that say that everything is A-OK in Japan, let them learn more about how this family has been affected by the FALLOUT from Fukushima! Sadly there will be millions and millions more in the future because Fukushima is still spewing ever more radiation GLOBALLY... This is unacceptable!
   

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