I have been overwhelmed with a desire to do whatever I can to help the people of Haiti. I carry a heavy heart as my experiences with hurricanes give me an inkling of how they must feel to be without power with nowhere to turn. Among reports of the devastation, I feel nothing but the deepest sympathy for those affected by this tragedy. For that reason, I will focus the remainder of my posts today on updates from the quake; regular posting will being tomorrow. While I understand Haiti is not the most developed country in the world, I do not feel the need to dwell on this as much as we should focus on a request to help Haiti in its relief, recovery and rebuilding. On the other hand, it is worth noting that Haiti is a country that lacked resources to begin with which undoubtedly places an even heavier burden on the administration. Some people have cell phones which are sure to die and there is no central medical facility to care for the sick and injured. Air traffic control centers are down which makes it that much more difficult to get aid to the devastated island country.
At this point, I know the feeling of helplessness is setting in. The death toll will continue to rise and the number of broken families and missing loved ones will reach cataclysmic numbers. So what does this have to do with you? Ever talk about wanting to make a difference? Well here's your chance! We may not be able to solve every problem, but we can take strides to make an impact. It has been said that on any journey, the most significant step we take is the first one. Consider this step 1...
The following is a list of legitimate charities and organization in need of donations to help with the relief efforts underway in Haiti.
Do not forget you can also donate $10 to the Red Cross by texting the word 'HAITI' to 90999 and the amount will be charged to your phone bill. I know it sounds cliché but at a time like this, every little bit helps!
Read through our previous posts for more information about the quake and its aftermath.
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