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The RAConteurI am sure by now you have all heard and seen the devastation that occurred in Haiti this week. A country of people who already have so little, now have even less. The loss of life is expected to be in the thousands and even more are injured or unaccounted for. Even though some relief has reached Haiti by planes, helicopters and Navy ships, efforts to get supplies to the people are being hampered by trees and other debris blocking roads. I have been to this place a few times, located in the beautiful Caribbean. Some cruise lines stop there so we can relax on the beaches, listen to the music and see what the locals have to offer. They are always happy to see visitors and eager to show us their goods they have made to sell in order to make a living. I must say I have left there a few times with a bag of goodies and a hope I have helped someone with the few dollars I gave.
Now, we all have a chance to help in some way, big or small. They truly need or prayers, but monetary donations are also urgently needed. They need this funding for food, water, shelter and medicine. The doctors there are saying they cannot even provide simple things such as aspirin because all was lost in the quake. You can find information on how and where you can donate on internet sites such as CNN or your local and world news networks. The Red Cross has information on their website and former President Bill Clinton has a relief site at www.clintonfoundation.org/haitiearthquake. I got a text number last night while I was watching ABC World News that I used to make a donation. You text the word HAITI to 20222 and $10.00 will be added to your cell phone bill. It may seem minimal, but honestly they are pleading for whatever people can give.
So pass the word on to your family and friends and give whatever you can. And please don’t stop praying for the people of Haiti.
Great post, Karla. I just hope that long after the “newness” of this catastrophy has passed, that people will continue to offer support. Sometimes it seems like there is a huge call to action in the beginning but then people grow tired of hearing about it. Just like with Katrina-the need is still there. I just can’t imagine going through something like that. Thank you for sharing ways that we can help.
I’ve been watching and listening to all the reports about this tragedy and can’t help thinking about being able to fly out to assist in the relief effort; but I realize that there would be very little that I am qualified to do.
You are right to say that every little bit will help; donating money to the Red Cross or even volunteering in their phone centers to answer questions would help out much more than just thinking that “I can’t be there”. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.
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