We’ve all been shocked to hear the news of the recent earthquake in Haiti and to see the disturbing images from news reports. The damage and suffering is hard to comprehend. In fact, sometimes whenever disaster strikes in an area of the world that seems far away it is easy for us to see the stories on the news and be concerned, but then go back to our daily routines. However, when you get a first-hand account from people you know, it really hits home. This happened to me this week on a couple of occasions. First, I received this report from a relative who serves on the board of directors of Hope for Haiti’s Children: http://www.hopeforhaitischildren.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=101:onthegroundinhaiti&catid=57:earthquake&Itemid=92
Then, yesterday I see this Facebook posting from a college friend who has traveled to Haiti as part of a medical relief team: “I'm in Haiti now. 10,000s dead. Many still trapped. We performed 35 surgeries last night. Many amputations. Need morphine, IV, antibiotics, Orthopeds and anesthesia. Please pray.”
Their stories are obviously heart-wrenching. The needs are great and will continue long after the news coverage subsides. Please pray for the people of Haiti and the relief workers who are risking their lives to help others. Also, there are many good organizations that need your donations, including Hope for Haiti’s Children. A couple of others are listed below. I’ve made my donation; please consider making one, too.
Hope for Haiti’s Children: https://npo.networkforgood.org/Donate/Donate.aspx?npoSubscriptionId=1001511
United Way: https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwwdisaster/donate/
Christian Relief Fund: http://christianrelieffund.org/web/index.php
