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Finding his calling on the other side of the world

An Elmira native, John Coffey is at home in the Philippines as he helps kids get an education

Bill Atwood
By Bill Atwood

Last updated on Jun 13, 2024

Posted on Jun 13, 2024

6 min read

Finding his calling on the other side of the world
John Coffey with his wife Jam and kids, Ali (7) and Jenny (3). [Bill Atwood]

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Bill Atwood

Elmira, Ontario, Canada

Bill Atwood is a full-time journalist / photographer at The Observer.

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