| STATE OF EMERGENCY: Disaster Relief for Haiti |
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Good Evening, As people are tuning in across the world to the breaking news of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that took place today in Haiti, Club Creole would like for us all to come together to work on aiding in a massive relief effort. After the earthquake hit, there was at least a dozen aftershocks with at least a 5.0 magnitude, accounts of several buildings collapsing, witnesses stating that they saw dead bodies, and no modes of communication. At the moment, this is all the information that we have acquired thus far and we will continue to do our best to keep you updated. We should all work together to keep each other informed about what’s going on in our country. Even after the hurricane devastation in 2008, the Haitian people continue to stand strong and have faith that we could endure disaster. As this day is described as being the worst day in Haitian history, we have to remember that “L’Union Fait La Force” (In Unity There is Strength). So with that being said, let's show our strength by coming together as one unified group working towards the common cause to help our people. At the moment, Club Creole’s Executive Board and Directors are in the process of developing a plan of action such as accepting funds, non-perishable foods, clothing, supplies, etc. We are planning to have an EMERGENCY GENERAL BODY MEETING that will allow Club Creole members and friends to come up with feasible solutions and to express any concerns that you may have in the state of our county, Haiti.The earlier that we all come together and work towards the common cause, the sooner we can help those who are in desperate need of our aid. One way that you can help is by texting YELE to 501501. In doing so, you are allowing a $5 dollar donation to be charged to your phone so that an emergency relief fund can get started. If you would like to learn about definite plans of about what we are doing as Gators to help out, be sure to attend a STATE OF EMERGENCY MEETING hosted by UF Club Creole this Friday, January 15th at 5:00 P.M. Location has not yet been finalized, but we will inform you as soon as possible. Sincerely, THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA CLUB CREOLE EXECUTIVE BOARD & DIRECTORS 2009-2010
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  written by Raquel Gras, January 14, 2010
I wanted to see what I can do to help our neighbors in Haiti (I'm from Dom. Rep.) but work at Shands. I have many people who asked me already that they have tons of clothing and canned goods and if you can inform me of what else you might be able to send there, I will collect and refer people to you. You can contact me during the day at the above email or call 352-327-2643 and leave a message. Thank you. Raquel
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 written by Claudia , January 14, 2010
MIAMI FRIENDS:
My cousin, Reggie Saint-Amand (call cell: 786-318-4461), is organizing with a large network of Haitians and Haitian-Americans a container that will be shipped ASAP to Haiti. THE SHIPMENT WILL BE GOING TODAY AND TOMORROW with MIAMI FIRE AND RESCUE volunteers! If you are in Miami or know people in Miami, please drop any of the following at this location (807 Alton Road #2 Miami Beach, 33139): NEEDED Medical Supplies: Tylenol, Ibuprofen Morphine Benadryl Betadine solution Gauze (4x4) Sterile suture kits Sutures...they have many get whatever u can get (4.0, 5.0 Prolene monofilament etc) Syringes (10cc, 20 cc)..., with 22G, 20G, 18G A lot a lot a lot of normal saline solution (bags of 500 mL, or 1000mL) and even ringer's lactate solution Ceftriaxone!!! Gloves!!! Tetanus shots and tetanus immunoglobulins (those are expensive) Zosyn Unasyn Augmentin Ciprofloxacin Bacitracin ointments Albuterol (ventolin) pumps Aspirin 81 mg Nitrates Bag mask IV kits blood pressure cuffs Bandages Other supplies: Tents - clothing - sleeping bags - canned foods - flash lights - candles - generators - water - batteries report abuse
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 written by Carine Normil, January 15, 2010
The meeting is cancelled, but PLEASE come to the Candlelight Vigil today 01/15/2010 at the Reitz Amphitheater.
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 written by ed hardy, February 25, 2010
Jimmy went into a shop, took a toy tank, gave the shopkeeper fake money and started to leave.
So, the shopkeeper told him, "Excuse me, wholesale ed hardy little boy,this isn't real money."Little Jimmy didn't reply, continuing walking out of the shop. The shopkeeper repeated himself, and Jimmy kept walking. The third time the shopkeeper called him, "I'm sorry, young man, but this is not real money." Jimmy looked at the tank in his hands, looked at theAir Max shopkeeper and finally said, "And this isn't a real tank, either." report abuse
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I am so glad you posted this letter! Very informative. As I was listening and absorbing the constant new reports and updates on the condition of the people of Haiti, my heart started to break. I began to question what I could do as one person majoring in public relations? I am not a doctor, member of the UN or have a master in MPH. So I realized that beyond advertising donating for a Haiti relief fund, I can too educate about charitable contributions so those donations can keep on going. Basically the more you give the more you get. And instead of dropping $20 today you can donate $10 or $15 a week. Here's a crash course about it on my blog: http://maryelizabethpr.wordpress.com/. PLEASE share this with your members and repost. It's important that you give, but it's more important that you're raising funds EFFICIENTLY!
Also, Im sure you received the letter from President Machen about the Vigil taking place on Tuesday, January 19 to mourn the for the Haiti, but while that is taking place, this will be an opportune time to collect funds for Haiti. I would like to a*sist if you would have me. Because a subset of public relations is event planning and fundraising and I would love to contribute the best way I can. Thanks