Tsunami Relief, How 1 Can Help - Aquarium Advice

BrianNY · 12-30-2004, 08:10 AM

Yesterday I left work wondering what I could do to help the millions of people now suffering in Asia. I went to a local pub at happy hour determined to talk to as many people as I could and ask for any contributions. An hour and a half later I left with $380 which will be donated today.

I discovered that most people here want to help but really don't know how. I had total strangers thank me as they handed me their money. Even the kitchen and wait staff responded with a donation when they found out what I was collecting for.

Well, this is how one person can make a difference. I hope you reading this will do similar things at places you frequent or where you work. It's heart warming to see the outpouring of generosity.

Brian

TankGirl · 12-30-2004, 09:43 AM

Way to go, Brian! I am impressed that people would hand over cash like that, but I agree so many people want to help but don't know how.

Our local TV news puts up an address during their broadcast where to send disaster relief, and I am totally on it - these people are going to need help for years, literally, so we really need to keep them in our thoughts and prayers, and do whatever we can.

fishfreek · 12-30-2004, 09:57 AM

Thats amazing. I think I would be concerned about just handing cash over to someone. On the news this morning they where mentiniong the private donations over the last few days that have come into orginizations like the internaional red cross, doctors with out borders and many others.

http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/

https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation-form.asp

BrianNY · 12-30-2004, 10:42 AM

It's my watering hole

so most there know me and trust my character. Others that didn't know me got caught up in the spirit of giving and the realization that it was easier for them if I make the donation on their behalf. Besides, most people at a place like this view $5 or $10 as pocket change and won't miss it anyway.

In a way it helps to ease their conscience as most people truly want to do something to help.

Billsgate · 12-30-2004, 10:48 AM

Wow, good one Brian!
I gave some of the cash (10 Euros) i got from Christmas to my mom who's going to give it to Red Cross. Didn't want to go through the cold to go to the bank....and i don't have e-banking, my mom does, so i told her to do it for me :P

**QTOFFER** · 12-30-2004, 12:12 PM

Great post, Brian!

I just sent a donation to Americares' South Asia Earthquake Relief Fund.

http://www.americaresfoundation.net/...0Relief%20Fund

**QTOFFER** · 12-30-2004, 12:57 PM

Jeez..

The death toll is now at 116000.

Here is a list of organizations that are collecting donations for the survivors of this disaster.
http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapc...nami.aidsites/

pentiumburner · 12-30-2004, 01:08 PM

That's awesome. if you want a great condensed list of some organizations, the Apple.Com homepage has them. Their home page is just for the relief effort.

ReefRaff · 12-30-2004, 09:24 PM

Thats Great! I was going to make a donation earlier, and did so just now after reading this. I made My donation to the Red Cross disaster relief fund. Using the Link Aaron Provided. I urge anyone else to Make a donation to the Orginization of there choice.

SerLunchbox · 12-30-2004, 10:10 PM

great work Brian ... very commendable

12-30-2004, 08:10 AM	#1
BrianNY Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NY Posts: 4,259 Images: 18	Tsunami Relief, How 1 Can Help Yesterday I left work wondering what I could do to help the millions of people now suffering in Asia. I went to a local pub at happy hour determined to talk to as many people as I could and ask for any contributions. An hour and a half later I left with $380 which will be donated today. I discovered that most people here want to help but really don't know how. I had total strangers thank me as they handed me their money. Even the kitchen and wait staff responded with a donation when they found out what I was collecting for. Well, this is how one person can make a difference. I hope you reading this will do similar things at places you frequent or where you work. It's heart warming to see the outpouring of generosity. Brian

12-30-2004, 09:43 AM	#2
TankGirl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 8,279 Images: 16	Way to go, Brian! I am impressed that people would hand over cash like that, but I agree so many people want to help but don't know how. Our local TV news puts up an address during their broadcast where to send disaster relief, and I am totally on it - these people are going to need help for years, literally, so we really need to keep them in our thoughts and prayers, and do whatever we can. __________________ TG Central Virginians click here and join the Regional Forum! View My Gallery Here

12-30-2004, 09:57 AM	#3
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	Thats amazing. I think I would be concerned about just handing cash over to someone. On the news this morning they where mentiniong the private donations over the last few days that have come into orginizations like the internaional red cross, doctors with out borders and many others. http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation-form.asp __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

12-30-2004, 09:24 PM	#9
ReefRaff Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cleveland, Oh. USA Posts: 1,618 Images: 26	Thats Great! I was going to make a donation earlier, and did so just now after reading this. I made My donation to the Red Cross disaster relief fund. Using the Link Aaron Provided. I urge anyone else to Make a donation to the Orginization of there choice. __________________ Tim S Wagner Join Saltwater_Fish_Reef_Aquariums Vote here for Aquarium Advice!!!

12-30-2004, 10:10 PM	#10
SerLunchbox Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,526 Images: 1	great work Brian ... very commendable __________________ Lunchbox ... "i'm a man, but i can change, if i have to, i guess" Tankless ... for now ... until i find what i really want (and what the wife lets me get!)

12-30-2004, 10:42 AM	#4
BrianNY Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NY Posts: 4,259 Images: 18	It's my watering hole so most there know me and trust my character. Others that didn't know me got caught up in the spirit of giving and the realization that it was easier for them if I make the donation on their behalf. Besides, most people at a place like this view $5 or $10 as pocket change and won't miss it anyway. In a way it helps to ease their conscience as most people truly want to do something to help.

12-30-2004, 10:48 AM	#5
Billsgate Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,604 Images: 8	Wow, good one Brian! I gave some of the cash (10 Euros) i got from Christmas to my mom who's going to give it to Red Cross. Didn't want to go through the cold to go to the bank....and i don't have e-banking, my mom does, so i told her to do it for me :P

12-30-2004, 12:12 PM	#6
QTOFFER Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kew Gardens, NY Posts: 3,697 Images: 30	Great post, Brian! I just sent a donation to Americares' South Asia Earthquake Relief Fund. http://www.americaresfoundation.net/...0Relief%20Fund

12-30-2004, 12:57 PM	#7
QTOFFER Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kew Gardens, NY Posts: 3,697 Images: 30	Jeez.. The death toll is now at 116000. Here is a list of organizations that are collecting donations for the survivors of this disaster. http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapc...nami.aidsites/

12-30-2004, 01:08 PM	#8
pentiumburner Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 105 Images: 6	That's awesome. if you want a great condensed list of some organizations, the Apple.Com homepage has them. Their home page is just for the relief effort.

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