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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 06:00 PM
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DUer's! here's how we can help the folks in the Gulf Coast
Once again the Red Cross is mobilizing workers and supplies from all over the country to help those who are facing this catastrophe


www.redcross.org
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AuntPatsy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 06:01 PM
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1. Kick, this needs to stay up top.
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stevedeshazer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 06:01 PM
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2. kick
:kick:
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XOKCowboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 06:03 PM
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3. Finally a sensible thread...Kicked and recommended.
All of the gloom and doom threads serve no purpose but to stir emotions. This is something that will really help.
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 06:11 PM
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6. thanks, I just hear the guy from the RC in Biloxi on TV saying they
will spend millions on this storm and vowed to stay as long as there are families that need them
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Tigress DEM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 06:35 PM
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16. Hmm, sometimes people need an excuse to panic.
I live in MN and we get tornado warnings all the time, but seldom actually go into the basement.

Sometimes it takes your friends telling you, "Hey, stupid, Git!"

Still, if one of our DUers is sitting on top of a floating house, it could be the Red Cross in a boat picking people up afterward.

So this thread is still better.
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steve2470 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 06:04 PM
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4. kick nt
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benito Donating Member (772 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 06:05 PM
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5. Speaking from personal experience
I am very grateful of the free water and ice that shows up after a hurricane. It's been in the upper 90's here recently and it doesn't cool down after sundown. I float money to the redcross when storms hit our friends in Florida and Mississippi.

thank you - thank you - thank you.
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Pithy Cherub Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 06:15 PM
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7. Donating Blood will be extremely helpful too.
The injuries afterwords and the strain on the blood supply will be enormous in that region. For those who have their health, a bit of time and are low on funds, this is the gift of life and counts more than cash to the person who needs blood right now.
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 06:16 PM
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10. also an excellent suggestion and also through the Red Cross n/t
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Roxy66 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 06:15 PM
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8. I am a supporter of the Red Cross, but I think we should use IRAQ funds
I want that money used here
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Bluebear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 06:16 PM
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11. Amen.
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 06:17 PM
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12. agreed, but the Red Cross will still be doing lots and lots for these folk
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Roxy66 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 06:22 PM
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14. I know..it just makes me mad...EVERYONE PLEASE DONATE
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PittLib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 11:59 PM
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27. I am with you on that one ...
it make me see red when I think of all the $$$ that has been squandered. I guess those tax cuts bought votes. The rest of us who vote for our tax $$$ to go to taking care of those in need here will still be doing what we can. That says a lot about us ... but it sure as hell burns my ass.:mad:

Oh - and done, as much as I can anyway.
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Jon8503 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 06:26 PM
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15. Yes, this would be a good case for Halliburten who has made so
much money to shift some of that to the people in need here. There is money that could be cut loose for here.
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Name removed Donating Member (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 06:55 PM
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17. Deleted message
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clydefrand Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 06:16 PM
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9. Donated and thanks for the reminder.
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spuddonna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 06:18 PM
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13. kick and thanks n/t
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wellstone dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 07:17 PM
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18. Thank you
and giving ahead of the storm helps them get ready. Just gave blood a week ago, so can't help that way, but can spare a few bucks.
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intheflow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 07:32 PM
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19. Bless you, AZDem!
:hug:

I was wondering what I could do. Your post reminded me I could volunteer at the Red Cross. I live in Denver, and I think we have a big call center here. Bound to be busy and in need of volunteers. I'm giving them a call.
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pinto Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 07:51 PM
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20. kick.
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spuddonna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 07:51 PM
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21. excellent! kick n/t
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iamjoy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 08:01 PM
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22. Check With Your Employer
If this hurricane is as destructive as they think, some companies may do matching donations.
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nuxvomica Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 09:42 PM
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25. I just donated and didn't think of that
Edited on Sun Aug-28-05 09:48 PM by nuxvomica
My employer matches and I think I just need to send a form to the Red Cross. Thanks for the reminder.

edit: I just checked the confirmation e-mail and they remind you of the matching. They included a link to find if your company matches but mine wasn't listed though I know it does. Folks should check with their HR department to make sure.
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really annoyed Donating Member (650 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 08:16 PM
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23. Thank you
Donation sent.

:hug:
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Hello_Kitty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 08:19 PM
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24. Done! Tell everyone you know about it. n/t
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spuddonna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-28-05 11:34 PM
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26. Kicked, donated and a direct link...
To the Red Cross online donation site via secure connection:

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

I'm sure local blood drives will be starting tomorrow, and of course you can always volunteer to help:

http://www.redcross.org/donate/volunteer/

Awesome job to the moderators for the fast action to help!!
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nothingshocksmeanymore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-29-05 12:21 AM
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28. Thanks..Every little bit will help
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knight_of_the_star Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-29-05 12:24 AM
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29. Recommended
I will be dropping $50 to help NO and the people of that city.
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Catherine Vincent Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-29-05 12:43 AM
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30. And another kick!
Thanks for the reminder.
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ElsewheresDaughter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-29-05 12:53 AM
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31. made a donation today and gave blood last thrusday
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NMMNG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-29-05 01:44 AM
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32. Donation made!
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I concur Donating Member (83 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-29-05 12:39 PM
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33. thanks for the info
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SheWhoMustBeObeyed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-29-05 01:05 PM
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34. kick for a great cause
:kick:

Thanks for posting!
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Launch Pad Donating Member (68 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-29-05 04:52 PM
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35. Whole blood donation on the 1st
I am a regular doner and am eligible on the 1st. Good timing.
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-29-05 07:39 PM
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36. Thanks for all the responses and recommendations, Way to GO! n/t
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