Over 750 Haitian Toastmasters are in Port Au Prince Area

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http://www.toastmasters.org/Members/News/Announcements/HaitianRelief.aspx


Toastmasters and Haitian Relief


January 18, 2010

How You Can Donate

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake last week, the people of Haiti need the most basic of care and supplies. More than 750 Toastmasters are located in the Port Au Prince area, one of hardest hit regions.

Setting up a disaster relief fund collection system within the clubs, areas and districts falls outside the charitable and educational purposes of Toastmasters International; however we recognize that many of you would like to lend your support.

Should you want to contribute, we recommend that you contact the American Red Cross. The organization is working with its partners in the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network, including the Haitian Red Cross, and other partners to assist those affected by this disaster. Simply go to www.redcross.org. There you'll find the How to Help section located in the middle of the page. Simply click on Donate Now and select Haitian Relief and Development from the list of options. There you will be taken to a page where you can register.

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On a related note ... For our members who have an iTUNES account, donations can be made to the American Red Cross' Haitian Relief effort in $5, $10, $50, $100, and $200 amounts.  One-hundred percent of all donations go to the Red Cross and the Haitian people in need.  This method is very quick and efficient too.  iTUNES then sends you an e-mail receipt for tax purposes and confirmation of your gift / donation.