In 1968 a 6.1 earthquake rattled the Belice valley in Sicily, completely destroying Santa Margherita di Belice – where my grandfather was born. Over 400 people died. Every Italian American family has an earthquake story to tell – it shapes our lives and our future. The photo is of myself and my cousin Fabio Bavetta in the old part of Santa Margherita di Belice (devastation left in place, after the earthquake) when I visited in 2013. Please help those in Amatrice and the surrounding area recover by donating and helping with whatever you can do. Here’s one way to help – donate to the Italian American Relief fund
