Hi all,
Well... I know that this doesn't quite fit into the 'OQO General' category but I feel as though it's important none-the-less and I'd really appreciate it if you could spare ten seconds reading it.
I received a really disturbing e-mail last night on the China earthquake which really affected me (p.m. me if you'd like me to forward it onto you - warning though, it's very graphic!!!). Anyway, I spent the whole night thinking about how I could help. Without going into too much detail, I made a small donation (I'm not very financial so I couldn't give as much as I would have liked). I finally realized that while I can't give much, if we all joined together and gave a small donation then we could make quite a difference.
Imagine this.
If 10,000 people donated $2 then we could offer $20,000 assistance
If 50,000 people donated $2 then we could offer $100,000 assistance
If 100,000 people donated $2 then we could offer $200,000 assistance
I know that there will be a lot of you reading this that have already provided some sort of financial aid but I'd like to encourage those of you who haven't to consider giving a small donation to one of the charities below. Most of us have credit cards so it's quite simple and very quick to send off a small donation.
World Vision Australia American Redcross Disasters Emergency Committee AmeriCares International I know that some of you won't agree with me posting this topic in this forum, but I'd ask that you will please let it slide just this once.
I also ask that if you get the time you send off a quick e-mail to those in your address book advertizing these charities.
Please post a reply if: (1) You know of any more reputable charities, (2) you took up the challenge and donated (amount can remain anonymous) or (3) sent off an e-mail
Thanks for your time.
Stu
P.S. Please also keep these poor people in your thoughts / prayers - I know they'd do the same for us.
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