I think as most of us know by know, there was a major earthquake in Haiti that has basically destroyed the lives of many, especially with it being I think 5 years after the Tsunami that destroyed various countries due to an earthquake. What can someone do?
You can donate money to the Red Cross Relief fund in Haiti by text messaging "HAITI" to the number 90999 which will add $10.00 onto your next phone bill. There are probably other ways to donate to, but I know that this one is the most common one that I've ran across on twitter.
One mother, Kristine, who I mentioned in my first post, also blogged about the Haiti disaster, and she donated $5.00 in memory of her little girl, Cora.
Dear Cora,Many little babies join you today. Many more Moms join me. I can't help but think of the women in in Haiti whose babies died in their arms.I found this orphanage. The director was on the Today Show this morning. Mommy and Daddy don't have much, but I donated $5 in memory of you, hoping you save a baby in Haiti. Others on your Facebook followed suit. Many more abandoned babies will need helphttp://glahaiti.orgI hope even more people join in. I hope you save more babies in Haiti. Mommy's heart breaks into a million tiny pieces todayLove,Mom
I have to give a LOT of credit to Kristine. She's been doing SO much for getting people to donate to Haiti right now. She has been tweeting about it all day, and deserves a lot of credit for doing so. Her post, practically put my in tears while reading it. Kristine and her husband have been through a lot in in the past month after losing their daughter. But they're bound and determined to help others as best as they can. Kristine sets an example for everyone, and I hope everyone will help out in anyway they can.
Haiti needs all the help they can get right now. They're one of the poorest countries in their area, and having this doesn't help either. A lot of us take what we're lucky to have for granted. We have clean drinking water, food, healthcare, heat, electricity, jobs, clothes, doctors, medicine and the list goes on. I know there are children here that are in orphanages, but their are a lot more babies in countries like Haiti in orphanages, a lot of them with illnesses, diseases. Our government helps out to an extent money wise for our orphanages, but not in Haiti. A lot of the orphanages there rely on mostly donations.
I just heard via twitter that a spokesman from the Red Cross says that the aid organization has ran out of medical supplies. Clearly there is a need for donation. Please, if you can donate, do so, no matter how much you donate every little bit helps.
XO,
Bobbie Jo
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You make me cry. This disaster has really hit me. Thank you for helping me spread the word.
I think the big thing is that people don't realize how in a situation like this a little can go a long way. A lot of corporations have paired with Aid organizations so you're money is sometimes doubled or you get more supplies for your money. Five or ten dollars helps a lot more people in ways you'd never imagine. A really important thing is not to stop helping, after the media dies down the problem is still there.
I'm keeping a list of social media efforts to raise money for Haiti:
http://bloganthropy.org/2010/01/help-for-haiti-from-bloggers/
Many of the bloggers are pledging per comment, contest entry, revenue for the month, facebook fans, etc. So, even if you cannot give money, you can help raise someone else's donation. If you know any others, I will add them to the list!
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