Thursday, March 17, 2011

How to help Japan



As most of you know by now, on March 11, Japan was struck with an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.9, which then led to multiple tsunamis dangering and ending the lives of many. Thousands. Although this natural disaster hasn't occurred in the United States, we are indirectly affected, and many people like myself are directly affected.

The radiation is so high, that Japanese enforcers are actually dropping gallons of water on the plants to cool it off--in hopes of stopping the tragedy. So far, not much is looking promising.

Similarly to last year with Haiti, there are many groups/organizations reaching out to help those in Japan, and there is a way that all of us can contribute somehow.

Here's how:

1. World Vision has emergency teams on the ground in Japan and they are taking donations for supplies of blankets, food, water, etc. to keep those who are struggling to survive, alive. A lot of the contributions targets children and families that are directly affected. To donate, CLICK HERE

2.Convoy of hope has just expedited 50,000 meals to Japan and is also trying to get immediate supplies over there. According to Convoy, homeless people are already undergoing food/water shortages - struggling to survive. The impact is 30-feet high, wiping out entire villages. At this time they are not accepting volunteers, however, you can help donate. DONATE HERE

3. Save the Children, an organization that has been stationed in Japan for 25 years is focused on providing food, water, clothing,education, medics etc., especially in their state of dire need, presently. HELP HERE!

4. Somebody should start something up around campus. Last year, myself and 3 other athletes ran the Pittsburgh half-marathon (new blog) for the Haiti H20 team in efforts to donate to Haiti during their natural disaster tragedy. I hope to coordinate something along those lines this year with possibly an organization that will benefit the present Japan catastrophes. Any ideas? We should all try to help in one way or another.

5. Pray for them :)

That's all for now -- check back later with more updates. There are dozens more of organizations that are attempting to help. Please join them! (in helping, not literally, unless you can.)

Random thought: Amazing how so many lives overseas affect so many lives in America.

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