tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361635187175310632024-02-19T04:22:05.194-05:00The White Tree Funddoing what we can with the time that is given us~ Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901110246322918240noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136163518717531063.post-5724597436952524152011-12-21T12:37:00.002-05:002011-12-21T12:37:28.405-05:00Philippine Flooding Relief Effort<a href="http://newsroom.redcross.org/" target="_blank">The Red Cross Newsroom</a> has information regarding recent disasters. One of the reports is about the flooding in the Philippines that has claimed almost 1,000 lives and made 75,000 people homeless. Please take a moment to follow the link and consider what you can do to help.<br />
Julie Dobbinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04273126459088350993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136163518717531063.post-85290787582962319922011-02-24T14:02:00.010-05:002011-03-02T17:27:28.583-05:00TWTF Last Alliance Action Alert: Earthquake in Christchurch, NZ - UPDATED<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">UPDATE: March 2, 2011</span></div><div><br />
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As you're all aware, the city of Christchurch, New Zealand has suffered a terrible earthquake. The number of people who lost their lives is currently 160, but it is expected to go up and there may be 200 people still in the rubble of collapsed buildings. In the aftermath, we have gathered some information and a few ways that you can help.<br />
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</div><ul><li><strong>If you are trying to find someone or if you have information about someone</strong></li>
<ul><li>(In New Zealand) Emergency Helpline: 0800 77 9997 </li>
<li>Red Cross: 0800 733 276</li>
<li>Google Person Finder: <a href="http://christchurch-2011.person-finder.appspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://christchurch-2011.person-finder.appspot.com/</a></li>
<li>EQNZ Contact Wiki: <a href="http://tuhura.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/mediawiki/index.php/EqnzContact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tuhura.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/mediawiki/index.php/EqnzContact</a></li>
<li>Hotline number for people overseas calling about loved ones: +64 7 850 2199</li>
<li>Canadians seeking information can call the Canadian Dept of Foreign Affairs: 1-800-387-312</li>
<li>Missing Persons Chch Earthquake: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/Christchurchsearch">http://www.facebook.com/#!/Christchurchsearch</a></li>
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</ul><li><strong>Organizing help and accommodations</strong></li>
<ul><li>Quake Escape.org.nz: <a href="http://www.quakeescape.org.nz/" target="_blank">http://www.quakeescape.org.nz/</a></li>
<li>Accommodation for Earthquake Stricken Cantabrians: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Accommodation-for-Earthquake-Stricken-Cantabrians/145384008830555" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Accommodation-for-Earthquake-Stricken-Cantabrians/145384008830555</a></li>
<li>UC Student Volunteer Army: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/StudentVolunteerArmy" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/StudentVolunteerArmy</a></li>
<li>Rise up Christchurch: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/riseupchristchurch">http://www.facebook.com/riseupchristchurch</a></li>
<li>Christchurch Earthquake Biz Help: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Christchurch-Earthquake-Biz-Help/114129658662310">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Christchurch-Earthquake-Biz-Help/114129658662310</a></li>
<li>List of resources in Christchurch from Radio Live: <a href="http://www.radiolive.co.nz/News/ChristchurchEarthquake.aspx">http://www.radiolive.co.nz/News/ChristchurchEarthquake.aspx</a></li>
<li>Google map shows damaged bldgs, closures and restricted areas, triage and welfare centres, water supply areas and other services, operational ATMs and petrol stations: <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=205972314722231895961.00049cd3bc095df8c4355" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=205972314722231895961.00049cd3bc095df8c4355</a></li>
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</ul><li><strong>If you would like to make donations</strong></li>
<ul><li>Red Cross New Zealand: <a href="http://www.redcross.org.nz/makeadonation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.redcross.org.nz/makeadonation</a> (They request that any offers of goods and services should be forwarded to the National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) in Wellington: <a href="http://ca.mc1102.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=operations@ncmc.govt.nz" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">http://ca.mc1102.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=operations@ncmc.govt.nz</a>.)</li>
<li>OXFAM are accepting donations on behalf of the Red Cross because lines are overloaded - they will pass 100% of the donations to the Red Cross. Phoning in NZ: 0800 400 666. Donating online: <a href="https://www.oxfam.org.nz/_payment/donations.asp?code=26CC6D204F884D75" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.oxfam.org.nz/_payment/donations.asp?code=26CC6D204F884D75</a> </li>
<li>Salvation Army: <a href="http://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/research-media/media-centre/local-news/salvation-army-appeals-for-funds-for-renewed-earthquake-response" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/research-media/media-centre/local-news/salvation-army-appeals-for-funds-for-renewed-earthquake-response</a> (you may have to scroll down the page to find the donation section)</li>
<li>To donate to the Auckland University Students' Association please call: 09 309 0789</li>
<li>CARITAS, an NGO, supports the St Vincent de Paul Society and other Church agencies and is working with people in the greatest need. Caritas has already pledged $25,000 towards relief and recovery: <a href="https://secure.flo2cash.co.nz/donations/caritas/donate.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://secure.flo2cash.co.nz/donations/caritas/donate.aspx</a> </li>
<li>For more information: <a href="http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/christchurch-quake-appeals-launched-4038581" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/christchurch-quake-appeals-launched-4038581</a></li>
<li></li>
</ul><li><strong>For news and updates</strong></li>
<ul><li>TVNZ - Live updates: <a href="http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/live-updates-christchurch-quake-4038727" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/live-updates-christchurch-quake-4038727</a></li>
<li>NZ Herald: <a href="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nzherald.co.nz/</a></li>
<li><a href="http://stuff.co.nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stuff.co.nz</a>: <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.stuff.co.nz/</a></li>
<li>Radio New Zealand: <a href="http://www.radionz.co.nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.radionz.co.nz/</a></li>
<li>Supporting Christchurch Earthquake 22-02-2011 (offers of food and shelter): <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/Support.Christchurch.Earthquake" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/#!/Support.Christchurch.Earthquake</a></li>
<li>Air New Zealand Christchurch Quake Support: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Air-New-Zealand-Christchurch-Quake-Support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Air-New-Zealand-Christchurch-Quake-Support</a></li>
<li>To find information on Twitter search for hashtag #EQNZ: <a href="http://twitter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/</a> and <a href="http://eqnz.co.nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eqnz.co.nz/</a></li>
</ul></ul><div></div><div><br />
If you have any more information, news or organizations accepting donations, please send information (on the effort, contact or donation info, etc.) to <a href="mailto:info.white.tree.fund@gmail.com">info.white.tree.fund@gmail.com</a> and we will help spread the word via our site: <a href="http://www.whitetreefund.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.whitetreefund.org/</a>, our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-White-Tree-Fund/5981173874" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and our Twitter account: <a href="http://twitter.com/whitetreefund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/whitetreefund</a>.<br />
Thank you so much<br />
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<strong>~The White Tree Fund team</strong><br />
<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what we can with time that is given to us.</span></em></div></div>~ Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901110246322918240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136163518717531063.post-44091529284941351062011-02-22T15:45:00.003-05:002011-02-23T11:09:58.223-05:00TWTF Last Alliance Action Alert: Earthquake in Christchurch, NZ<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">As you're all aware, yesterday the city of Christchurch, New Zealand suffered a terrible earthquake. The number of people who lost their lives is currently 65, but it is expected to go up and there may be hundreds more still in the rubble of collapsed buildings. In the aftermath, we have gathered some information and a few ways that you can help.<br />
<ul style="text-align: left;"><li><strong>If you are trying to find someone or if you have information about someone</strong> </li>
<ul type="circle"><li>(In New Zealand) Emergency Helpline: 0800 77 9997 </li>
<li>Red Cross: 0800 733 276 </li>
<li>Google Person Finder: <a href="http://christchurch-2011.person-finder.appspot.com/" target="_blank">http://christchurch-2011.person-finder.appspot.com/</a> </li>
<li>EQNZ Contact Wiki: <a href="http://tuhura.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/mediawiki/index.php/EqnzContact" target="_blank">http://tuhura.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/mediawiki/index.php/EqnzContact</a> </li>
<li>Hotline number for people overseas calling about loved ones: +64 7 850 2199 </li>
<li>Canadians seeking information can call the Canadian Dept of Foreign Affairs: 1-800-387-3124</li>
<li>Google <span class="messageBody">map shows damaged bldgs, closures and restricted areas, triage and welfare centres, water supply areas and other services, operational ATMs and petrol stations: <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=205972314722231895961.00049cd3bc095df8c4355">http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=205972314722231895961.00049cd3bc095df8c4355</a></span></li>
</ul><li><strong>If you would like to make donations</strong> </li>
<ul type="circle"><li>Red Cross New Zealand: <a href="http://www.redcross.org.nz/makeadonation" target="_blank">http://www.redcross.org.nz/makeadonation</a> (They request that any offers of goods and services should be forwarded to the National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) in Wellington: <a href="mailto:operations@ncmc.govt.nz" shape="rect">operations@ncmc.govt.nz</a>.) </li>
<li>OXFAM are accepting donations on behalf of the Red Cross because lines are overloaded - they will pass 100% of the donations to the Red Cross. Phoning in NZ: 0800 400 666. Donating online: <a href="https://www.oxfam.org.nz/_payment/donations.asp?code=26CC6D204F884D75">https://www.oxfam.org.nz/_payment/donations.asp?code=26CC6D204F884D75</a></li>
<li>Salvation Army: <a href="http://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/research-media/media-centre/local-news/salvation-army-appeals-for-funds-for-renewed-earthquake-response" target="_blank">http://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/research-media/media-centre/local-news/salvation-army-appeals-for-funds-for-renewed-earthquake-response</a> (you may have to scroll down the page to find the donation section) </li>
<li>To donate to the Auckland University Students' Association please call: 09 309 0789 </li>
<li>CARITAS, an NGO, supports the St Vincent de Paul Society and other Church agencies and is working with people in the greatest need. Caritas has already pledged $25,000 towards relief and recovery: <a href="https://secure.flo2cash.co.nz/donations/caritas/donate.aspx">https://secure.flo2cash.co.nz/donations/caritas/donate.aspx</a></li>
<li>For more information: <a href="http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/christchurch-quake-appeals-launched-4038581" target="_blank">http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/christchurch-quake-appeals-launched-4038581</a> </li>
</ul><li> <strong>For news and updates</strong> </li>
<ul type="circle"><li>TVNZ - Live updates: <a href="http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/live-updates-christchurch-quake-4038727" target="_blank">http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/live-updates-christchurch-quake-4038727</a></li>
<li>NZ Herald: <a href="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/" target="_blank">http://www.nzherald.co.nz/</a> </li>
<li>Stuff.co.nz: <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/" target="_blank">http://www.stuff.co.nz/</a> </li>
<li>Radio New Zealand: <a href="http://www.radionz.co.nz/" target="_blank">http://www.radionz.co.nz/</a></li>
<li>Supporting Christchurch Earthquake 22-02-2011 (offers of food and shelter): <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/Support.Christchurch.Earthquake" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/#!/Support.Christchurch.Earthquake</a></li>
<li>Air New Zealand Christchurch Quake Support: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Air-New-Zealand-Christchurch-Quake-Support" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Air-New-Zealand-Christchurch-Quake-Support</a></li>
<li>To find information on Twitter search for hashtag #EQNZ: <a href="http://twitter.com/" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/</a> and <a href="http://eqnz.co.nz/" target="_blank">http://eqnz.co.nz/</a> </li>
</ul></ul>If you have any more information, news or organizations accepting donations, please send us the information (on the effort, contact or donation info, etc.) and we will help spread the word via our site: <a href="http://www.whitetreefund.org/" target="_blank">http://www.whitetreefund.org/</a>, our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-White-Tree-Fund/5981173874">Facebook page</a> and our Twitter account: <a href="http://twitter.com/whitetreefund" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/whitetreefund</a>.<br />
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Thank you so much<br />
<br />
<strong>~The White Tree Fund team</strong><br />
<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what we can with time that is given to us.</span></em></div>~ Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901110246322918240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136163518717531063.post-24094671276951009912010-12-15T10:10:00.000-05:002010-12-15T10:10:49.899-05:00Remembering Daniel Timmons5 years ago today the Tolkien community lost professor and respected Tolkien scholar, Daniel Timmons, after a long battle with ALS. We would like to take a moment today to remember and raise a toast to Dan and his lovely wife Sunny and their beautiful boy Marcos.<br />
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We would like to capture some memories that were kindly shared with us in 2005...<br />
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<blockquote><strong>A Sudden Departure Mourned</strong><br />
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Dear Friends,<br />
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It was with great sadness that I received the news that my friend Dan Timmons had suddenly passed away Sunday December 18th, 2005. Dan, newly married and with an infant son, had been fighting a courageous battle with a very dibilitating illness for many months, and as all who knew him will attest, he displayed extraordinary and very inspiring strength and serenity throughout his ordeal. <br />
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Dan was a man who loved life and always displayed a quick wit and whose feelings were an open book. He laughed and cried readily, suffered when others he loved suffered, was constantly deeply engaged intellectually, and was as wonderful a friend as you could ever want. He touched many lives very meaningfully, and mine was and is no exception. <br />
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We met in August 2001, when he was told by a mutual acquaintance that I lived near Toronto, whereupon he called to arrange to interview me for a documentary project he'd decided on; The Legacy of The Lord of the Rings. (The now frequently broadcast documentary traces the influence and meaning for readers, authors, artists and scholars alike of Tolkien's classic epic novel.) Dan was a big fan of my Tolkien art, and although at that time I tended to be very uncomfortable with microphones and interviews, Dan's knowledge of Tolkien and friendly, disarming demeanor soon had me relaxed and able to express my thoughts articulately about my work and Tolkien. That interview occurred just as the the long awaited release of The Fellowship of the Ring film was approaching, and because I had recognized the importance of these films to my career, I think of Dan gratefully as someone who helped me overcome my media shyness just in time for the succession of invitations to conventions and the innumerable media interviews I've since accepted gratefully--and which continue. <br />
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But it will be the many enjoyable lunches (though now far too few) and other occasions of conversation and friendship that I will miss most. Dan became a trusted, much valued friend, and our conversations ranged far from our initial common language/love of Tolkien into religion, politics, sociology, music and other esoterica, along with much wise personal advice and wisdom between us on relationships and life in general. I will dearly miss him, and know he is now Home beyond the Halls of Mandos. May his personal Legacy long be remembered, and inspire those of us who had the good fortune to know this Great gentleman, teacher, scholar, loving husband and father. <br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Posted by Ted Nasmith on December 29, 2005 in his blog at http://www.tednasmith.com/ and used with his permission.)</span></blockquote><blockquote><hr /><strong>Dan Timmons, R.I.P. </strong> <br />
I was very sad to get the news today that Dan Timmons, best known as the editor (with George Clark) of J. R. R. Tolkien and His Literary Resonances, passed away yesterday after a long illness. <br />
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I met Dan a number of years back at Kalamazoo, before Beowulf and the Critics or his book came out, and we had a wonderful, late, long and apparently too loud (someone yelled at us to get out of the courtyard because it was after 2 a.m.) conversation about our frustrations at getting Tolkien studies taken seriously by the academy. <br />
Dan was an excellent scholar, a talented critic, and, most of all, a warm and generous person. <br />
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About a month ago, he sent me some very large and important entries for the J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia (this led me to believe that he might be getting better, but, alas, that was not the case). His entries are testament to his excellent scholarship and, even more importantly, his essential fair-mindedness (a quality sadly lacking in too many critics -- and not my own strong suit). Dan wrote balanced and insightful treatments of controversial topics, and he combined a deep and abiding love of Tolkien's work with effective critical judgment. The field will miss the many additional contributions he would have made over the years, but even more, we will miss him. <br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Posted by Michael Drout on December 19, 2005 in his blog at http://www.michaeldrout.com/ and used with his permission.)</span></blockquote>If you are interested, Daniel produced an excellent documentary, "The Legacy of the Lord of the Rings." There is a review of it at the Wellinghall Blog, along with information on how to order a copy.<br />
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Rest in the peace of the Valar, Daniel.~ Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901110246322918240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136163518717531063.post-18018973438401168262010-12-14T10:40:00.002-05:002010-12-15T10:43:05.568-05:00From the bookshop ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8uFVjgAJDO2eTwTO45TniDH85zsZHWmw63wQb0UgE7uLAYHXDXQ9eSvaUUrauGkewsVqlbX74NO4japy9WprgR0bgK7MhJHSWcjp5SijBNArPC_Lu3oWiDRL4HtgOwkbFk16IQy1uj4/s1600/41HMk6YT1pL__SL210_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8uFVjgAJDO2eTwTO45TniDH85zsZHWmw63wQb0UgE7uLAYHXDXQ9eSvaUUrauGkewsVqlbX74NO4japy9WprgR0bgK7MhJHSWcjp5SijBNArPC_Lu3oWiDRL4HtgOwkbFk16IQy1uj4/s1600/41HMk6YT1pL__SL210_.jpg" /></a></div>Haven't finished your Christmas shopping? Our bookshop at Amazon has dozens of holiday gift ideas for Tolkien fans, and every purchase helps to support the White Tree Fund and the Silver Leaves journal!<br />
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TWTF @ Amazon.uk: <a href="http://astore.amazon.co.uk/whitetreefund-21/">http://astore.amazon.co.uk/whitetreefund-21/</a>~ Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901110246322918240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136163518717531063.post-45939659668282567672010-01-18T16:36:00.005-05:002010-01-22T16:03:53.654-05:00Web news and resources - updateFinding info on loved ones in Haiti:<br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.ireport.com/ir-topic-stories.jspa?topicId=381628">CNN's iReport on Haiti</a></li><br /><li>Americans with family in Haiti should contact the U.S. State Department Operations Center at 1-888-407-4747.</li><br /><li>Canadians looking for loved ones should call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada at 1-800-387-3124.</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.icrc.org/web/doc/siterfl0.nsf/htmlall/familylinks-haiti-eng?opendocument">The Red Cross has established a database for people seeking to restore contact with family members.</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking-news/story/1423285.html">Information Hub to help find family</a></li><br /></ul><br /><br />News segments:<br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6108550n&tag=api">Segment on 60 Minutes - Jan 17, 2010</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://edition.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2010/haiti.quake/">CNN's section on news and info about Haiti</a></li><br /></ul>~ Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901110246322918240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136163518717531063.post-60129188149516336912010-01-18T10:33:00.006-05:002010-01-22T16:00:29.430-05:00Helping HaitiAs we become more aware of the amount devastation from the earthquake in Haiti on January 12th, we are putting information together for any who would like to assist the aid efforts. For the moment here are some phone numbers and web sites:<br /><ul><br /><li><a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://www.international.gc.ca/humanitarian-humanitaire/earthquake_seisme_haiti.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.international.gc.ca</a></li><br /><li><a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2010/01/13/f-emergency-contacts-haiti-relief-aid.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.cbc.ca</a></li><br /><li><a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jksxiKCBS2Cy1uJXKzTyMzwtNBcw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.google.com</a></li><br /><li><a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34835478/ns/world_news-americas/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.msnbc.msn.com</a></li><br /><li><a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=000005&tid=003" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.redcross.ca</a></li><br /><li><a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://www.directrelief.org/EmergencyResponse/2010/EarthquakeHaiti.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.directrelief.org</a></li><br /><li><a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://www.msf.ca/news-media/news/2010/01/haiti-update/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.msf.ca</a></li><br /><li><a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://www.savethechildren.ca/en/emergencies/haiti-earthquake-10" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.savethechildren.ca</a></li><br /><li><a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://www.heifer.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.heifer.org</a></li><br /><li><a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://www.standwithhaiti.org/haiti" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.standwithhaiti.org</a></li><br /><li><a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://www.lwr.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.lwr.org</a></li><br /><li><a class="external" href="http://www.worldvision.ca/Pages/Home.aspx" target="_blank" rel="external">www.worldvision.ca</a></li><br /></ul><br />Much will be needed to help the citizens of Haiti rescue, recover and rebuild. The job ahead seems overwhelming but many hands make the load lighter and many hearts can support those who are suffering and in need. We urge you to donate whatever you can - no amount is too small, every effort makes a difference. The links we've provided above are to credible aid agencies - please be careful to donate to recognized, credible agencies who can ensure that monies donated will really help the people of Haiti.We will have a PayPal donation option on our site for anyone who feels more comfortable donating this way. All the monies donated to TWTF for relief in Haiti will be sent to Direct Relief International (info about them in the link above) to aid in their supply of medical resources to Haiti.<br /><br />If you know of, or are part of, an effort to help those in Haiti, please send us information (on the effort, contact or donation info, etc.) and we will help spread the word via our site: www.whitetreefund.org and our Twitter account: <a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://twitter.com/whitetreefund" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://twitter.com/whitetreefund</a>.<br /><br />Thank you so much.<br /><br /><strong>The White Tree Fund team</strong><br /><strong>Doing what we can with time that is given to us</strong>~ Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901110246322918240noreply@blogger.com0