UCCR President John Manners

Confronting a new challenge

 

 

As we recently informed you, John Manners is on a temporary leave of absence in the United States.  However, it is with a heavy heart that we tell you today the reason for his departure was a diagnosis of advanced colon cancer.  He is presently at the home of his older brother in New York.  After additional tests to establish the parameters of the disease, he is scheduled for surgery at a local hospital, which will then be followed by an extended period of treatment.

 For so many of you John is more than just the head of a voluntary organization that is trying to help.  He has become known to you on a very personal basis through meetings, telephone conversations, and e-mails, all designed to keep you informed of what is happening here at "ground zero".

 John Manners has been President of the UCCR Board ever since the inception of the organization.  He has unselfishly provided the guidance and motivating force to maintain the UCCR proactive in service to all investors, most of whom have been unable to represent themselves during the nearly six years we have faced this legal nightmare here in Costa Rica.  Undaunted by the many setbacks, without remuneration, and with an unwavering loyalty to the strategy that has held like-minded investors together for so long, he has earned our respect and our gratitude.

 Before leaving, John authorized us to tell you of his illness.  In typical Manners fashion, he gave us (the Board) our marching orders before leaving Costa Rica.  You may be assured that we will follow those orders, but we cannot guarantee the personal attention that you may be accustomed to receiving from John.

 We will do our best to keep you informed with EBS messages when there is news to report that may be of interest and relevance.

 Some of you may wish to express your thoughts to John.  Please send your messages to our e-mail address uccr@ticostuff.com and we will forward your messages to him.  Please do not be offended if you do not receive a personal reply. (If he can, he will.)

 

Thank you for your understanding and support.

 

 

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