In the wake of the 8.9 earthquake and devastating Tsunami in Japan the news isn’t getting better. From the 10,000 missing in Miyagi to reports of a meltdown at a nuclear power plan it is expected the amount of lives lost will exceed 15,000 people. Now that the smoke is clearing and the damage is in the early stages of being assessed the devastation could cost nearly 100 billion dollars. Thee are a variety of ways to give and although Japan has yet to officially request donations of food, money, or blood we can still show our support by donating to one of the below worthy causes.
The fastest easiest way is to text your donation to a specific number and it will add a $10.00 dollar charge to your cell phone bill. Other ways are via paypal where you can donate $25.00 or more to the victims of the quake and tsunami If you would like to donate via Paypal please “click here”
Save the Children Federation: The group said it has teams within 80 miles of the nuclear reactor at Fukushima to assess the needs of children. To donate, text JAPAN or TSUNAMI to 20222.
GlobalGiving: This organization is working with International Medical Corps, Save the Children, and other organizations on the ground. Text JAPAN to 50555 to donate.
HandsOn Network: This network is connected to emergency relief management and is a deals with lead agencies and disaster volunteer coordination in many local Japanese towns and areas.
American Red Cross: The Red Cross is accepting donations on its Web site and via text message. When donating online, the organization will give you the option of donating directly to the Japan earthquake and Pacific tsunami, o make a $10 donation via your mobile phone, text REDCROSS to 90999
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DONE! Nice work.
Thanks so much for doing this – donation made.
If you can get out of the country, you should leave, man. Get as far as you can from the reactor. If you still have a place in Canada, you should just go. It’s too wishy-washy as to what’s going to happen, regardless of what anybody says. I don’t think the scientists nor the Japanese government know what to do, say, or what will happen.