Thanks anyway. I hope you really do have a daughter there and I hope she continues to be OK. Prayers for all.

Older DUers recognize me as a staple here, and as someone who helped DUers (via Wishadoo) to help one another before it was permitted to post your own fundraisers on here.

No, I'm far from a scammer.

I offer apologies on the posters behalf. We are suppose to be a bit better than that.

I updated my OP to acknowledge the fact that newer DUers may not recognize me. I've been on DU forever but have been much more silent the last couple of years, though I have tried to re-engage more recently, to little avail.

We're supposed to be better than that, but DU hasn't been that supportive community I remember in a long while, even though I know people continue to rally around members here and there.

Thanks though.

Take care and I am glad your daughter is ok.

I haven't slept since 5:00 AM on Saturday when a friend in India called to tell me about the quake. I likely won't rest much at all until she is home, though we have no idea when that may be.

But they are obviously not in the immediate danger so many others are in; to say they were lucky is an understatement.

Thanks again.

I represent a fair trade company based in Nepal. The owner founded it after his stint there in the Peace Corps. It's a women's collective and I was worried sick about the dear ones until I heard this morning that they all survived it and the founder of the company happened to be there when the quake struck and is also ok. I hope his Peace Corps training allows him to be of service to all that he can help.

I can only imagine how this feels for you!

I'm glad they survived as well. Hopefully the risk of intense aftershocks are over now.

This is where my daughter is, and why the aftershocks w/risk of landslides are extra frightening:

A landslide would be devastating!

You have helped other people here.

OneGrassRoot is not part of a scam.

"ducks in a row"

I won't vouch for many people on this website, but I will vouch for OneGrassRoot. Check your rudeness at the door next time.

Nice to "see" you. Thanks for that.

I can't imagine the fear and confusion that must follow a disaster of this magnitude. It's good to hear there are good people already getting to work on rebuilding in the devastated areas.

the people of Nepal and the tourists (my daughter is the latter) experiencing it and witnessing it.

This will be a life-changing experience for my daughter, that's for certain.

I can't answer your questions other than to say you probably don't want to contribute to this fund and shouldn't give it a second thought.

But you misinterpreted this from the start, and I don't have the energy to explain everything to you.

My daughter did not set up this fund. You'd have to read my original post again.

I am not directly involved either, but I appreciate and trust the people who are. I posted because I thought my trust of this fundraising campaign may allow others a way to contribute directly to the villagers' needs.

But that requires trust of me, and only older DUers have that.

So it's just not worth it...lol.

Deana's group is strictly volunteers. The money would be going directly to the rebuilding of the many homes damaged in the villages. She knows a lot of the people impacted directly, and would be helping them -- directly. Providing paying jobs for those who need it there (residents), needed materials, and transport of those materials.

Is there anything else I can try to answer for you?

My nerves are frazzled because my child is on the other side of the globe, in harm's way, and I haven't slept in over 48 hours.

I thought I could be useful by posting this here at DU -- a way to help directly, since most people seek such an opportunity -- and was thrown off guard when the first reply to my post was questioning my legitimacy, as though I'm a scammer.

I don't have the energy or patience at the moment to defend my post or explain details as though I have intimate knowledge; that's why I encouraged sendit to just disregard.

She sounds like a really good and tough woman! We'll get through this!

For all those who question OneGrassRoot's intentions, I can attest that she's the real deal.

And appreciated.

Thanks for the link...gave a little, wish I could give more.

Best wishes for your daughter...she sounds awesome!

Take care of yourself...

I know many people often prefer a direct way to help when they can feel comfortable regarding the source, so I wanted to offer this alternative once I saw the fundraiser set up.

My daughter is awesome, but she isn't a volunteer over there (yet, at least). She is simply there on a three-week trek with her dad when this tragedy struck. I don't want anyone having the mistaken impression that she is doing the volunteer work discussed at the gofundme link. Though I am curious if this experience may cause her to do just that: volunteer abroad.

Thanks so much.

Godspeed! Good luck!

of course I remember you. Your name comes up often when people are looking for help from time to time. I hope you are well.

Sending good vibes for your daughter's (and group's!) safe return.

There are a number of major earthquake survivors here at DU, and we understand the emotional demands on everyone involved.

Her father and all others on the trek and in Nepal

Thank you for that. Will check out this GoFundMe account. Would love to give where it will directly help others and not to admin costs. Good thoughts for your family over there.

Nice to see you.

I had just seen a warning on TV about people fund-raising on the tragedy in Nepal. Thank you for your edit. It helps. Prayers continue, smile.

I just donated some and would hope plenty of other DUers donate as well, per their own ability to do so

Prayers and vibes to your daughter and her father!

Good vibes sent, too.

really feeling for what you must be going through right now. do you have any idea how soon they'll be getting back home? i will donate to help the people rebuild.