Help now

[moonwise]

So many people on my friendslist have been posting about the tsunami and help efforts that everyone reading this has probably read this sentiment a hundred times, but a hundred times is still not enough.

The death tolls from the earthquake/tsunami in Indonesia is rising almost exponentially.

What is possibly history's largest relief effort is underway.

You can help by donating what little you can - $5, $10, it doesn't matter.

As you enjoy your new Christmas presents, think about how rich you are and how blessed. Count your blessings, then make a small sacrifice to help someone else.

Red Cross International Relief Fund

ETA:

notowned says in comments:

can you remind British tax payers that the British Red Cross can get Gift Aid on their donation if they give through the British site (http://www.redcross.org.uk/Campaign.asp?id=38543), and if they pay tax in Britain? It's worth 31% on top of what they give, so it makes a huge difference. The same is true of other British charities. If you live in Britain, try to make Gift Aid work for you.

Comments

[ladyofthesea.livejournal.com]

I'll be donating today. People are collecting money outside the Shop-Rite near my job so I'll do my part. It's all I can do for them.

[arafel.livejournal.com]

Excellent. That's really good to hear.

[notowned.livejournal.com]

can you remind British tax payers that the British Red Cross can get Gift Aid on their donation if they give through the British site (http://www.redcross.org.uk/Campaign.asp?id=38543), and if they pay tax in Britain? It's worth 31% on top of what they give, so it makes a huge difference. The same is true of other British charities. If you live in Britain, try to make Gift Aid work for you.

[arafel.livejournal.com]

Done. :)

[arafel.livejournal.com]

Hey, guilt, sympathy... whatever works. :)

[pointedview.livejournal.com]

I'll be donating tonight -- I plan to give to Doctors Without Borders.

[arafel.livejournal.com]

I hadn't thought of that either - also a fine idea. I will probably stick to the ARC because J&J may match my contribution, but MNF is one of the most honorable charitable organizations going.

[ex-callo250.livejournal.com]

Hmm, their site is down. I wonder if it could be because they've gotten so much traffic recently from people wanting to donate *that's kind of a nice thought actually*. Anyway, I'll keep checking until their site comes up again.