Haiti's Earthquake

[grimmer255]

If you haven't heard by now Haiti had a bad earth quake. Please check out this Link and really think about these people.

BBC News - US rushes troops to Haiti earthquake zone

And Pick your charity for donations if you choose. They need water and medical supplies. The hospitals are very overwhelmed. There are thousands dead and many more wounded.

Money needed most in Haiti earthquake relief efforts - CNN.com

 

[Electricnut]

Horrible disaster. I'm praying for them too.

 

[Iken]

Its a terrible tragedy I been keeping up on it as well
Red Cross: Quake may have killed 50,000 - Haiti earthquake- msnbc.com

 

[grimmer255]

its truly sad... and what IM worried about will there be another? Sometimes earthquakes come in sections.... and sometimes days apart....

 

[aspen]

I know right now is a tough time for everyone financially but even a small donation would make a difference. Below is a list of various reputable organizations that you can donate to.
Thank You



* The American Red Cross is pledging an initial $200,000 to assist communities impacted by this earthquake. They expect to provide immediate needs for food, water, temporary shelter, medical services and emotional support. They are accepting donations through their International Response Fund at https://american.redcross.org/site/Donation2?4306.donation=form1&idb=428732091&df_id=4306&JServSessionIdr004=yxa9a0v901.app194a&NoJSReload=1

* UNICEF has issued a statement that "Children are always the most vulnerable population in any natural disaster, and UNICEF is there for them." UNICEF requests donations for relief for children in Haiti via their Haiti Earthquake Fund. https://secure.unicefusa.org/site/Donation2?df_id=6680&6680.donation=form1 You can also call 1-800-4UNICEF.

* Donate through Wyclef Jean's foundation, Yele Haiti at http://www.yele.org/ or Text "Yele" to 501501 and $5 will be charged to your phone bill and given to relief projects through the organization.

* Operation USA is appealing for donations of funds from the public and corporate donations in bulk of health care materials, water purification supplies and food supplements which it will ship to the region from its base in the Port of Los Angeles. Donate online at http://www.opusa.org/ or by phone at 1-800-678-7255 or, by check made out to Operation USA, 3617 Hayden Ave, Suite A, Culver City, CA 90232.

* International Medical Corps is assembling a team of first responders and resources to provide lifesaving medical care and other emergency services to survivors of the earthquake. The IMC previously helped recovery efforts after September 2009's earthquake in Sumatra, Indonesia, and the massive 2005 earthquake in Pakistan. Donate to the International Medical Corps through their 24-hour hotline at 800-481-4462 or on the web at http://www.imcworldwide.org/Page.aspx?pid=332

* Ben Stiller's http://www.stillerstrong.org/ campaign will be temporarily diverting all donations to support the Haiti relief effort.

* Mercy Corps is sending a team of emergency responders to assess damage, and seek to fulfill immediate needs of quake survivors. The agency aided families after earthquakes in Peru in 2007, China and Pakistan in 2008, and Indonesia last year. Donate online at http://www.mercycorps.org/, call 1-888-256-1900 or send checks to Mercy Corps Haiti Earthquake Fund; Dept NR; PO Box 2669; Portland, OR 97208.

* Doctors Without Borders is on the ground and has set up clinics to treat injured in Haiti. Donate any amount at http://doctorswithoutborders.org/ so they can keep their efforts going.

* Oxfam is rushing in teams from around the region to respond to the situation to provide clean water, shelter, sanitation and help people recover. Donate to Oxfam America online at https://secure.oxfamamerica.org/site/Donation2?idb=12200272&3600.donation=form1&df_id=3600&JServSessionIdr004=65h0vak8m1.app240a

 

[grimmer255]

that is awesome Aspen... I already donated to the Red Cross... I hope many others will also donate to there favorite charity. Even if its $5.00 it will go a long way to help. Because if 100 people donated $5.00 that will be 500 bucks.

 

[Iken]

on the News right this second, Red cross's servers has just crashed from the high volume of donations! More servers are being installed as we speak! They have brought in $5 million so far. You can donate $10 to Haiti relief by texting “Haiti” to 90999. American Red Cross Note the bottom left hand of the screen to make donations.

 

[mixxy]

Yes -- every "little bit" will sure add up! It's just so heartbreaking that Haiti already has more than it's share of so many problems... and now this.

 

[Iken]

Yes -- every "little bit" will sure add up! It's just so heartbreaking that Haiti already has more than it's share of so many problems... and now this.

Another part of the worst is, They're down to a few thousand gallons of Gasoline and now they're charging $8.00 per gallon!!

 

[grimmer255]

This is really sad and whats worse there still counting....

Reuters AlertNet - Haiti deaths at least 120,000, likely higher -gov't

 

[Iken]

That's just terrible.
I really wish there was something that we can do about this tragedy,

 

[grimmer255]

well I was talking with my fiance yesturday and her nursing program is putting a first aid donation packet together. each student and staff in the program will donate first aid supplies... like neosporine, pads, and many other supplies. I think this is awesome...

 

[HzG8rGrl]

That is awesome-My Daughter is a nurse in ALA and they are doing close to the same thing!

 

[grimmer255]

that is interesting I wonder if other colleges are doing this?

 

[HzG8rGrl]

Most of the girls and guys just starting out in nursing still have big hearts and can't just sit idly(sp) by. They are the helpers and caregivers in this world. Gotta love them and hope that all they endure in the path they have chosen doesn't make them hard and cold on the inside.

 

[aspen]

That's just awesome they are helping HzG8rGrl and Grimmer. A big tip of the hat to them all.

 

[grimmer255]

My fiance was saying the same thing about how some of the doctors and nurses become cold and isolate themselves from the patients. Let me tell you my fiance gets sad everytime one of her patients passes away... at first I was worried and kind got upset with her over it But Im realizing that she really cares for everyone of the patients she deals with. And I think she will do very well because of this..