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I'm sure by now most of you have heard about the horrible death toll in Asia due to the massive tsunami. If not, here's what it is in a nutshell: A 9.0 earthquake in the middle of the Indian Ocean sent a huge tidal wave, known as a tsunami, traveling to Asia at 500mph, killing more than 28,000 people in more than 10 countries. There is no warning system currently in place in the Indian Ocean (there's one set up in the Pacific, after a tsunami killed 128 people - a fraction of those killed this time around) so people in the affected countries were caught unaware.
It's mind blowing how horrible this is - 28,000 people. And they estimate that 1/3 of those are children.
The Red Cross is putting together an effort to raise money to help those affected. Give is much as you can - as they always say during times like this, every little bit counts. So if you'd like to donate, click here: Donate to the American Red Cross.
Thanks to Pat for the heads up on the link.
Posted by Yano at December 28, 2004 12:24 AMI'm going to clean out my closet and send all the clothes I was going to sell, and I encourange everyone else to do the same, or anything like it. If you're anything like me, you have far more clothes than you'll ever need. Noelle also has a link to CNN that has a ton of other links where you can find ways to donate.
Posted by: Texx on December 28, 2004 05:36 PMJanet has a link on her blog to donate through an Episcopal relief fund specifically for this disaster. A doctor from their church was traveling there, escaped injury and is providing medical care. See Janet at: http://mukilteomusings.blogspot.com/
The link to donate is: http://www.er-d.org/
Thanks to everyone who is providing links where we can help. Hug your loved ones tonight!
Posted by: SusanG on December 28, 2004 06:00 PM
