Hi guys, just came back from our Baguio Trip! Spent most of our time reading news and watching videos on the recent catastrophe that struck our nation, typhoon HAIYAN / YOLANDA. It becomes more heartbreaking everyday as more people die from hunger, despair and disease. Even with all the warnings and preparation days before the storm, it was not enough. Manila was not shaken, but in Visayas what followed after is devastation and unimaginable tragedy. I'm still stalking CNN's website and still thinking of ways on how to help. I want to volunteer to an organization that would dispatch me to Tacloban. Red Cross kaya? Anyway, I'll be meeting with a Red Cross representative tomorrow. They're gonna be at the Bloggers United Bazaar on December 7 to collect donations, so I hope you guys could come and extend any help you could give. Will list down some fund raising efforts I know of below. Let's all stop the blame game, the hate tirades, the negativity. Let's instead spread light and positivity by extending help through donations, volunteer work, relief efforts, kind & uplifting words. Be a catalyst for change and that sparkling glimmer of hope.
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A facebook friend messaged me earlier asking to share this. It may be a long shot but I know the power of social media and it just might help. You just might help. Please share!
"WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR LITTLE TARIN, HE IS 3 YEARS OLD AND WAS SWEPT AWAY FROM HIS PARENTS ARMS DURING THE TYPHOON. THEY STILL CAN'T LOCATE HIM AND WE ARE ALL HOPING FOR A MIRACLE! ACCORDING TO A FAMILY MEMBER, BEFORE TARIN WAS SWEPT AWAY, HIS FATHER, AGIT FOUND A LIFE JACKET AND PLACED IN ON HIM, TO SAVE HIM. PLEASE DON'T LET THIS POST END HERE. HELP OUR FRIEND, Geo Bindo Sustento AND FAMILY FIND TARIN AND LETS BRING HIM HOME SAFE AND SOUND! PLEASE...ANY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Genevieve Bindo: 0905-663-3401 OR Bibeth Lacaden: 0917-590-9837. LET'S NOT LET HIS PARENTS DIE IN VAIN...THEY DIED TRYING TO SAVE THEIR SON...PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD."
If you want update on the different provinces affected by Yolanda, click here: http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/issues/disasters/typhoon-yolanda/43350-aftermath-yolanda-what-we-know.
If you could contribute important information re power, roads and bridges, click here: http://www.rappler.com/rich-media/43638-status-map-roads-bridges-typhoon-yolanda-crowdsourced
If you are looking for relatives or is finding someone, click here:
These are the ongoing relief initiatives! It's best to donate to organizations like Red Cross.
For more photos and news on Typhoon Yolanda, click here:
Fundraising!
1.) Bloggers United 6 we will be a live auction of clothes & shoes by some of our sponsors, all proceeds to be donated to typhoon victims.
2.) Madhouse.tv in cooperation with Bloggers United is holding an online selling activity. Buy your favorite blogger's clothes for a cause! www.madtv.ph, 9pm daily!
3.) JAM NIGHT: Sing & Save Lives: Acoustic night at Hard Hat Restobar & Grill 7271, Malugay Street, San Antonio Village. For the benefit of typhoon Yolanda victims.P200 Door Charge inclusive of one free drink. Pledges are welcome. Proceeds will all go to relief & rescue missions.
4.) My friend Catch is heading a relief operation! Donate cash or goods. Click here for more infos: https://www.facebook.com/yolandareliefoperation
5.) Arianne Serafico is spearheading Katipunan #baHAIYANihan!
katipunan baHAIYANihan is a collaborative community bazaar and arts night to help rebuild Malapascua. Think of it as a large-scale garage sale! It hopes to help out the little island by selling pre-loved goods donated by students and residents of Katipunan Avenue and forwarding the raised funds to Save Philippines Seas.
But this is not just an ordinary bazaar. There will be a bit of music, a bit of poetry, some games and a whole lot of HOHOL. It’s a space for regular Katipunan-goers to participate in the rebuilding of our nation!
WHERE: 47East, #47 Esteban Abada St., Katipunan (the street behind McDonalds, in between McDonalds and MyPlace)
WHO ELSE IS PARTICIPATING:
Fashion bloggers, some radio DJs from Magic 89.9 and Jam 88.3, musical acts, spoken word artists (names to be updated and confirmed by end of this week!)
6.) AirAsia offers free transport for your donations and for NGOs and volunteers!
7.) Mother Earth decided to celebrate her 6th blog anniversary but tying up with Habitat for Humanity. They aim to restore and rebuild houses in the most affected areas.
8.) More RELIEF operations here: http://www.earthlingorgeous.com/2012/08/list-relief-operations-philippines-accepting-donations-cash-kind-volunteers.html. For updates: https://twitter.com/ReliefPHcom
A facebook friend messaged me earlier asking to share this. It may be a long shot but I know the power of social media and it just might help. You just might help. Please share!
May all your fiery and genuine hearts be the wings that lifts and elicit relief to those in need. Nothing is impossible. Bangon Pilipinas!
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