As I received news of the 8.8 earthquake that hit Chile over the weekend, I couldn’t help but to think about the recent earthquake in Haiti as well. I then recalled the tsunami from a few years back. Whenever I see the natural disasters, I think about a few things.
Life is short and unpredictable. Every [...]
People magazine’s website www.people.com is reporting that the Hope for Haiti benefit telethon full of performances with the likes of Mary J. Blige, Sting, Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, etc. has raised $57 million dollars! That should buy a whole lot of hope, help, and HURRY–as in get to Haiti and help out! I’m pleased that so [...]
After the aftershocks that Haiti suffered, I thought it was important to post this video from our first lady, Michelle Obama.
Amid accusations that his charity Yele is not on the up and up, recording superstar Wyclef Jean holds a press conference and defends it. Watch the video. It shouldn’t require that much concentration to tell the truth.
In his press conference, Wyclef said that his father told him that he’d be questioned for doing good. I [...]
A recent texting campaign has raised millions for earthquake stricken Haiti. Will you be counted? By texting ‘Haiti’ to 90999 funds are going directly to the Red Cross to support in earthquake relief for Haiti. There are an estimated $270 million cell phone users in the US. From Tuesday night to Thursday, the campaign had [...]
American Red Cross Pledges Initial $1 Million to Haiti Relief
Send a $10 Donation by Texting ‘Haiti’ to 90999 — (I just did!) You can also make a donation by calling 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575
I’ve never experienced an earthquate, but after seeing the devastation that has hit Haiti, it is clear that this disaster needs all of [...]
