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Originally posted by CamZ_Dan@Jan 22 2005, 03:22 PM
If you are looking for someone to find a local charity or a fund that is in a better position to get the money directly into the hands of the people I am sure he can find one there. he can be reached at robb@camz.com and maybe he will find the address and or info on the good charities.
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Excellent point. I was introduced today to a woman that has family in Sri Lanka. She is planning a trip next week (her 5th since the tsunami) to bring blankets, clothing and supplies to the surrounding area. IMHO this is a better way to see that these people get help ASAP rather than dumping it into the Red Cross pile.
My anti-RC feelings go way back.... to when I was little and learned of the Red Cross selling blankets to people who'd just lost their homes in a tornado in NW Ohio... SELLING blankets... most didn't have wallets, money or even shoes on their feet - they just ran from the homes in time to save their lives... and the Red Cross was there... SELLING them blankets.
