UPDATE: WOW! You all have blown me away with your generosity and willingness to give even when times are tough! I read through the comments and posts you left this morning with tears in my eyes.
I am excited to give $110.50 to World Vision as a result of the comments and posts that were left yesterday. Thank you for your part in making that happen! You are more than welcome to continue to leave comments–I am really enjoying reading them!
While at the gym last night, I was offered the option of about 10 different TVs I could view while running. Three of the TVs were covering the devastation in Haiti.
As I watched the coverage with tears in my eyes, suddenly the stories of plastic surgery gone wrong and who’s hosting the latest awards show blaring from the other TVs seemed even more trivial than ever.
It’s hard to find words to describe the devastation in Haiti right now. Heartbreaking only skims the surface.
And they absolutely need our help. I’ve been trying to determine how I can best use my resources in this situation.
So when Crystal (a.k.a. Money Saving Mom) asked if I would like to be a part of a group of bloggers rallying our readers to give, I knew it was exactly what I was looking for. What better way to use my resources than to encourage you all to take part?
So here is what I am asking. I am asking you to give if you haven’t already. (Or even if you have!) I already shared two posts with plenty of opportunities to give here and here. You can also text “HAITI” to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross relief for Haiti right away.
I am going to include a Mr. Linky at the bottom of this post. My husband and I will donate $1 to World Vision for everyone who leaves a link to their post sharing what you are doing to help the people in Haiti. For those without a blog, we will donate $.50 for each comment that is left below sharing what you are doing to help. You will have until the end of the day (1/15) to do so.
And, of course, let’s join together in prayer. Let’s pray for every mother looking for her child and every child looking for her mom. For those who know their loved one was lost. For those who are sleeping in the streets without food and water. For those who are still alive in the wreckage. For those who are working day and night to reach them.
If we rally together, who knows what we can accomplish?
Are you ready, readers? Let’s rally!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Unforunately, Mr. Linky isn’t cooperating with me right now. If you are a blogger with a link to post, feel free to leave it in the comments section. You can still view the links that have been left by clicking here, but the only way to post a link is to leave it in the comments section. Sorry about that!
Tammy says
My children donated their allowance money. My husband and I will add to it and send it on to Samaritan’s Purse. I’m also doing as many comments as I can for those bloggers’ sites that will donate, and posted a link on my Facebook for friends to do the same.
Anna - Penny Sophisticate says
Thanks so much for doing this. I’m donating to the Red Cross. I’m also donating $.50/comment on my post:
http://www.PennySophisticate.com
Gifts For One Gifts For All Too says
I’m giving $10 eCOUPONs to my online gift store Gifts For One Gifts For All (www.giftsforonegiftsforall.com) to those that have donated to organizations helping the Haitian earthquake victims. When the eCOUPON is redeemed, 10% of the purchase will also be donated to organizations helping Haiti. Read my blog for more details at http:/bit.ly/DONATE2HAITI.
Summer says
I’m giving to the Red Cross and the LDS Church. Thanks for doing this!
Restored 316 Designs says
Giving through Compassion!
Jennifer says
Giving $0.30 to Numana, Inc. (hunger relief) for every comment left on the post! Come on over!
A Slice of Downing Life says
We are giving through Compassion International, praying, and encouraging others to do the same!
Brecken says
I decided to donate to ‘Doctors without Borders.’ Thanks for all you are doing!!
TwinMommas says
Thanks for doing this! Check out our blog about helping Haiti as well! 🙂
http://twinmommas.blogspot.com/2010/01/help-haiti.html
Michelle says
I gave to Catholic Relief Services and we are praying for the Haitians.
Melinda says
We are donating through our church and praying for the people of Haiti. What you’re doing is wonderful!
Alexandra says
I’m praying for the people in Haiti and living comments in blogs like this one. Thank you very much for doing this, God bless you!!
Carrie says
it’s still 1/15 in California! thanks for making comment-fueled donations. I texted mine & am visiting blogs to round up some additional donations 🙂
NYC gal says
My husband is a Haitian American, and we are devastated by this disaster.
I appreicate all you do and keeping people in Haiti in your prayers. We donated to Red Cross and Direct Relief International. We are also planning on donating to other organizations as well. Again, thank you for your help.
Ms Benjamins says
We are all so Blessed and fortunate, I had to give. I gave via text message, it was very easy.
Here’s my post: http://msbuildingupdabenjamins.blogspot.com/2010/01/i-donated-10-for-haiti-relief-via-text.html
Thank you!!!!!!!!
Maria says
http://myrandomramblinz.blogspot.com/ blog entry To The Least of These. . .
Amys blah, blah, blogging says
Thank you for being concerned for the people of Haiti!
Rachel @ Must Share... says
http://mustsharereadifyoudare.blogspot.com/2010/01/haiti.html
Jennifer says
We are donating items of immediate need to the Embassy of the Republic of Haiti: http://mcquill-land.blogspot.com/2010/01/finer-things-friday-coming-together.html
Rachel says
http://jandrtaylor.blogspot.com/2010/01/our-drop-in-bucket.html We are giving what we can, and praying for the vicitims and relief workers