{this post will stay at the top of the page all day Thursday, September 1, 2005}
So, there's a bit of a blogburst going on today to help raise awareness and CASH MONEY for charities that are assisting in the relief efforts needed because of Hurricane Katrina.
You can either go to Instapundit or to NZ Bear to see all who's participating and who is recommending what charities. I'm choosing the American Red Cross because, let's face it, they're the big dog when it comes to natural disaster relief. I want the money to go to people who know what they're doing and who are going to get the biggest bang out of the bucks donated.
Clicket on that image and it will take you directly to the American Red Cross' donation page. Do what you can, kids.
It also bears mentioning that the American Red Cross is always hurting for blood donations. If you are perhaps a wee bit strapped for cash and would like to help out in some way, but lack the cash, it's time for you to go to your local chapter of the Red Cross and donate a pint. You'll be helping an organization that's helping those in need---it's just as good as giving cash. And, really, it's doesn't hurt that much. I promise. Plus you get a donut and juice when you're done! What more could you ask for?
I know some people will balk at the idea of sending money to the Red Cross given the International Committee of the Red Cross/Red Crescent's anti-American bias. But as Fausta reminds us: "A quick reminder that the American Red Cross has nothing to do with the policies of the International Committee of the Red Cross and has in fact withheld funds from the ICRC to protest its blatantly biased agenda." Don't let the ICRC stop you from donating to the American Red Cross.
In case you'd like a little somethin' somethin' in return, Phin and Sadie---the fabulous owners of Apothegm Designs---are auctioning off a custom blog design to the highest bidder, with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross. Go on over and start going crazy!
Technorati Tags: Hurricane Katrina, flood aid
(And if you're a blogger and the Red Cross is your charity of choice, feel free to swipe the image and use it on your own site.)
Posted by Kathy at September 1, 2005 11:58 PM | TrackBackYou wrote:
'I know some people will balk at the idea of sending money to the Red Cross given the International Committee of the Red Cross/Red Crescent's anti-American bias. But as Fausta reminds us: "A quick reminder that the American Red Cross has nothing to do with the policies of the International Committee of the Red Cross and has in fact withheld funds from the ICRC to protest its blatantly biased agenda." So don't let the ICRC stop you from donating to the American Red Cross.'
You are totally correct. Politics just don't matter right now, period. People need help, and the Red Cross is leading the charge. They deserve our assistance.
Posted by: Sunking278 at September 1, 2005 12:42 AMKudos on your efforts to bring relief to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. There is another way bloggers and other thoughtful people can help:
I have opened forums at www.DisasterReliefIdeas.org for the discussion of ideas to aid disaster relief in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. I am not soliciting donations, only ideas. Experts in aspects of disaster relief (housing, healthcare, rebuilding, etc.) are also able to rate these ideas, giving us a means of identifying the most promising ones, which will be shared with disaster relief professionals and persons in authority. Please help our society by contributing your ideas, especially if you are unable to contribute financially to relief efforts.
Thank you Kathy!
Posted by: Fausta at September 2, 2005 08:11 PM