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January 23, 2010

Anonymous The Kokomo Tribune Sat Jan 23, 2010, 09:51 PM EST

The devastation wrought on Haiti by last week’s earthquake continues to leave us in shock, leaving us wondering how much more the small country can absorb.

Haitians by the millions have been left homeless. About 200,000 people died in the earthquake, and thousands more are injured and still awaiting treatment. Those numbers may only grow as rescue and aid officials are slowly working their way inland toward the temblor’s epicenter.

The United Nations estimates 2 million people will need food for the next six months.

There are a number of ways you can help. Officials of the American Red Cross, Salvation Army and United Way have set up venues for making monetary donations, which they all agree is the best way to offer immediate help.

The easiest and quickest donations have come from people texting $10 donations to the Red Cross and Salvation Army. It’s quick and relatively inexpensive. The donation will show up as a charge on your next cell phone bill.

On Friday, musical stars such as Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, Bruce Springsteen and Alicia Keys performed in a two-hour telethon — “Hope For Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief.”

Now on iTunes, people will be able to buy performances from the benefit for 99 cents, with all funds going toward relief for Haiti.

Though America is still working its way out of its own economic turmoil, the need in Haiti is too great to ignore.

Please offer whatever help you can.

— Logansport Pharos-Tribune

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