Haitian Donation - Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Relief!
Sunday, January 17th, 2010 | Uncategorized
After a week of being on the road (traveling, not gigging), I came home, made a quick dinner and turned on the television. On almost every channel there was all types of coverage of what truly seems to be an unimaginable disaster. No food, no clean water, orphaned children and little health care for those people in need. Unbelievably, it looks like the demolition of entire cities!
After about 20 mins of scrolling through the channels, there was a commercial with Michelle Obama asking for donations to the Red Cross Haitian Relief efforts.
Now, I’m a man of very little means, but thankfully I took a gamble on my ride home and purchased a $2 Massachusetts scratch ticket. Feeling fortune to be on my side and wearing my lucky socks, I scratched off three triple diamonds and turned my $2 gamble into a $30 payoff.
But now, ever more thankful for the roof overhead, friends, family and the food in my fridge, it seemed only right to donate the winnings to a cause that can use every little bit of support it can muster.
Plus, anyone who knows me is aware that the scratch ticket money would just go to gummy candy and other road snacks, all of which I can certainly do without (although I do still love them).
So, if you feel so inclined or have had similar financial good fortunes, text HAITI to 9-0-9-9-9 for a donation of $10 which will come on your cell phone bill. It’s completely legitimate and at this time and with all the suffering that is going on in Haiti it is remarkably worth it to make a pledge.
Take care of yourselves and send positive thoughts to everyone in that part of the world. -Ward and the guys of Girls Guns & Glory
For more information visit www.redcross.org.
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