Bringing Up Bates star Kelly Jo Bates recently shared updates from the earthquake that struck Venezuela. Some of her children have been part of Medic Corps for years, and they would often appear, helping in devastating situations. Reports have surfaced stating that 2,645 have been found dead, with 12 thousand injured in the Venezuelan earthquake. Keep reading to see the efforts the Bates kids made to help the victims of the devastation.
The Current State Of Venezuela
According to Venezuela’s National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez, the death toll from the earthquake has reached 2,645. 6,462 people have been rescued, and 86,117 families have already received assistance. 885 buildings were reportedly damaged, and 189 collapsed from the powerful earthquake. Venezuela experienced 890 aftershocks since the twin earthquakes. Multiple organizations from different parts of the world are already sending help. One of them is Medic Corps, of which some members of the Bates family are part.
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‘Bringing Up Bates‘: Bates Kids Help Victims Of Devastation
Medic Corps recently took to social media to share clips from their rescue and relief operations in Venezuela. The page wrote, “MEDIC Corps response is going strong as teams provide emergency support, restore connectivity through StarLink, conduct situational assessments, and deliver lifesaving humanitarian aid.”
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Lawson stands out the most in many of the clips, giving commands to personnel and offering help to victims of the earthquake. Kelly Jo shared that Trace was also there to help. However, Lawson was the only one who constantly appeared on camera. Regardless, many people appreciate what the Bates kids and the Medic Corps are doing. Kelly Jo even wrote, “Praying for your team safety and also thanking God for your willingness to help! Praying for the many families suffering!”
- “Thank u for your help and solidarity 🙏 I’m Venezuelan and we really appreciate your help and prayers ❤️🩹 Thank u 🙏🙏”
- “Im sure every bit of help is deeply appreciated by everyone there. It is an overwhelming catastrophe ❤️🩹”
- “We are praying for Venezuela 🙏🏿 Thank you Medi Corps.”
- “Thank you for all that @mediccorps does, you all rock !”
This wasn’t the first time Lawson has helped out in an emergency. Last October, he flew to the Cayman Islands to help the victims of Hurricane Melissa. In an Instagram post, the Bringing Up Bates star wrote, “This will be an ongoing relief effort, where your prayers and support can make a life-saving difference for thousands of people in crisis.”
Prayers to all the Venezuela earthquake victims. Come back to the Daily News Corner for more Bates family updates.
