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I've no idea what happened to all those teddies; perhaps they sent them to Thailand or one of the other affected countries. Perhaps it was this flood of knitted toys that made the Red CRoss decide to sell them to supporters at home. It seems a good way to raise funds and gives people with more time than money an opportunity to help.
posted by
elinjo
on January 17, 2010 at 12:52 AM
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Thanks for the links.
Too bad about the Teddies, huh? Thanks for the links, Betty.
posted by
Hackthorne19
on January 16, 2010 at 11:58 PM
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its seems they got more on the band wagon with this tragedy then others in the past
posted by
Lanetay
on January 16, 2010 at 6:56 PM
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This is a good blog Elinjo ~ enlightening - and thanks for the links ~ Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on January 16, 2010 at 6:20 PM
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Too bad their well-meaning gesture was not accepted. Makes sense though.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on January 16, 2010 at 4:00 PM
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Hope you had a good day too
My mum used to knit dolls' clothes and Susan's Grandmother knitted little cuddly dools to raise funds.
posted by
malcolm
on January 16, 2010 at 12:09 PM
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Thanks for the information Betty, and for your visit too.
posted by
Nita09
on January 16, 2010 at 9:56 AM
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Re: Sometimes the most well-meaning people
Yes, giving cool cash seems the best way of helping.
posted by
elinjo
on January 16, 2010 at 8:04 AM
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Re: adnohr
The agony of waiting for news must be unbearable for your friends. Also knowing that the supplies are there, but due to the lack of infrastructure the this aid is not getting distributed as quickly as necessary. You are right we will not forget this very quickly at all.
posted by
elinjo
on January 16, 2010 at 8:03 AM
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I was reading in our local paper regarding money donations, too! They were saying the same, the shipping expense was costly, but the storage for goods was a huge problem. It seems the money is best suited so the folks in charge, like your son-in-law, can best get the needs met! Great info you provided, too! Shelly
posted by
sam444
on January 16, 2010 at 7:23 AM
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There is much misery involved for so many caused by the earthquake there. Personal friends (originally from Haiti) are enduring agony with no news from their loved ones. Donations are pouring in, but there are many obstacles to speedy aid. We won't forget this one soon.
posted by
adnohr
on January 16, 2010 at 6:32 AM
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Sometimes the most well-meaning people
can complicate a problem. It's cash they need right now, Doctors Without Borders, Habitat for Humanity, all the others.
posted by
Pat_B
on January 16, 2010 at 6:31 AM
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