I am struggling to write this post because I can't even begin to imagine what it would be like to lose everything you have in an instant. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Tuesday’s magnitude- 7 earthquake has killed an estimated 50,000 people (the population of a small town) and injured about one third of the population. Devastating to say the least.
I guess the up-side to this story, and this is what revives my hope in the human race, is the way people have come together to help this nation in need. Just this morning the first of several Canadian Federal Government aid planes landed and this morning I heard in the news that the Harper government will match whatever Canadians donate to registered charities. So if you feel a tug in your heart here are some of the charities you can donate to:
I guess the up-side to this story, and this is what revives my hope in the human race, is the way people have come together to help this nation in need. Just this morning the first of several Canadian Federal Government aid planes landed and this morning I heard in the news that the Harper government will match whatever Canadians donate to registered charities. So if you feel a tug in your heart here are some of the charities you can donate to:
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Very insightful way on such a tragic situation.
Everyone can offer a little help, thank you for pointing it out and for keeping it real.
Superb Blog btw!
Thank you for your kind words Sly!
It is a tragic situation and as humans it is our duty to help each other.