In one of my recent posts, I encouraged others to donate, it actually worked, I know of at least 3 people that donated, I doubt I was the cause, as they had it within them to help. I’m sure many others donated, but didn’t want to say anything.
CNN reports that: “The government estimated death toll rose Thursday to around 20,000 but could eventually top 50,000, Xinhua reported.” as of Thursday, so I fear that things will get worse.
I’ve donated again, this time, my donation was more sizable than the first time around.
You know what to do, consider not going out to that nice dinner, and donate that money to the Red Cross, it would mean a lot to me if you donated, if you don’t have money to spare, blog it, tweet it, Facebook it, spread the word, that means just as much.
I’m Chinese, and have been to China a few times, here’s some of my favorite pictures compiled over a few trips, I hope they inspire…
My wife and I, newlyweds, celebrate our wedding with her family in Zhongshan, China.
Did these photos brighten your day? Consider donating to the Red Cross China Effort, there a lot of suffering, even $20 significantly support this effort.
What’s the impact of these photos? See the comments below, one in particular is really striking:
“your photos are beautiful. you’ve made me stop thinking ‘I should’ and get on and donate”
Thanks Rachel, that’s fantastic news.
My friend had a small rooftop apartment in downtown Shanghai. Such an amazing view of the city at dawn and dusk. Oh how I miss it.
Kudos on the pictures, very nice!
Just did my part. Really sinks in when you take a look at pictures of happiness and see the vast difference in reality now. Hope they all get the help that they need.
Thanks Jeremy- your post caused me to take pause and quit my procrastinating in making a donation…
I don’t get it. Shouldn’t China’s burgeoning economy be able to provide a cushion for these sorts of disasters? What foreign entities helped in the Katrina aftermath?
I am from China, now living in the U.S. Thanks for sharing the pictures and inspiring people to donate.
Hey Jeremiah,
If the news reports aren’t enough and your good-looking photo blog doesn’t sway folks, then perhaps this offer will. I just got an email from my United Mileage account suggesting that donations of $50 or more via the United Airlines Foundation to the American Red Cross for the China Earthquake Relief Fund would qualify for a one-time 500 miles (until the 5M miles they’re donating runs out, that is). Either way, it’s a great example of a consumer company marrying corporate social responsibility + direct marketing to its customer base for a strong cause. And a few bonus miles never hurt. 😉
Quoting Benjamin
“I donâ„¢t get it. Shouldnâ„¢t Chinaâ„¢s burgeoning economy be able to provide a cushion for these sorts of disasters? What foreign entities helped in the Katrina aftermath?”
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Donate for what? The government should probably divert the money used to suppress the people of Tibet instead. I think the people of the world would rather donate to the cause in Tibet.