What happened in Haiti this past Tuesday is devestating. Watching the news every night is heart wrenching as I see pictures of children without their families and all the destruction that has taken place in this country.
After seeing what Ree and Alice did on their blogs, I was inspired to do something too. Because I am only 23, and have very little extra income my parents are helping me out on this one and we will be donating together! (they are amazing… I don’t know what I would do without them and all their support in everything I do) For every comment that is left on this post, we will donate 50 cents to Doctors without Borders. This charity is one of my favorites and I love what they do. (at one point in time… before I became obsessed with the kitchen… I was pre-med in college and always dreamed of working with Doctors without Borders in different countries)
So leave your warm wishes and prayers in the comments and then next Friday, my family and I will make a donation on behalf of everyone that commented and showed their support.
Haiti is going to need continuous support for a very long time. Once the news stops running these segments and the papers start to write about other happenings in the world, donations will still need to be made, so if you can’t afford to make a donation now maybe you will be able to help in the near future. Even the smallest amount could help in saving a life by getting clean water, bandages or basic food neccesities.
What a great idea! You have such a good heart.
The only thing tastier than Gaby’s food is Gavy herself
Brilliant!
Fantastic! Its wonderful that you’re doing this.
Great idea Gaby… keep the survivors, their families and all volunteers in your hearts and prayers.
Every little thing can make a big difference! Good Idea!!
Awesome Gaby! I’m adding you to my links now.
You are the sweetest person I know! Hope you get lots of comments.
Gaby, that’s what I love about you – you are a woman of action! I just RTed your link to this, too.
fantastic! i’m adding you to my links, too.
You are awesome Gaby! XOXO
It is so cool that you are doing this. Hope all is well. My prayers and thoughts are with everyone in Haiti and beyond. This has inspired me to do more!
Thanks for setting this up. xoxo
Gaby this is great! Every little bit helps!
So kind of you and your parents! It is tragic what happened over there and I hope they can rebuild and wind up stronger than ever before.
Your parents are awesome!
So nice of you & your parents! Thanks.
thank you, gabs 🙂
Well done Gaby – picked up your link from Michelle @ thursday night smackdown. Have added you to my favs
V. thoughtful of you and your folks. Thank you! Love to you….
Way to go Gaby!
Thanks for doing this!
Such a great idea Gaby, this is absolutely amazing. I’m telling everyone to come here and comment:)
xoxo
That’s wonderful! I’m adding you to my links right now. Visit me if you can because my donor is giving $10 for every comment left on my blog (govt organization that can afford it).
Thank you for doing this. And just as a reminder to everyone (not because you haven’t heard it, but maybe you haven’t done it yet) you can donate $10 to the Red Cross via cell phone by texting the word HAITI to 90999.
Every cell phone carrier (in the US) is waiving the fees if you choose to do so.
Additionally, if you text the word YELE to 501501 to the organization Yele Haiti (started by musician Wyclef Jean) to donate $5.
What a fantastic joint effort this is…. peace be with all of you and foremost, the people in Haiti..
you’re amazing! xxoo
Great job Gaby! Thank you (and your parents) for doing this!
thank you for doing this! it’s much appreciated.
Hi Gaby,
Good of your parents. I, too, wrote about Haiti at my blog : (http://giseleperez.typepad.com/painperdu/2010/01/haiti-and-new-orleans.html) a couple of days ago, and asked people to help. I didn’t think to ask others for matching funds, though. Great idea!
God bless your generous family and the people of Haiti! Thank you!
Very cool idea.
Best of luck. I will retweet so there are more comments.
Gaby, y’all are amazing. Thanks for taking this on. Let me know where you end up on this and I’ll match it up to $100. Cheers!
Fantastic idea!!
Hi Gaby…
Great idea! A chef on the East Coast is having a fund raiser ….HUGE….let’s think of something that our chef friends can do together, also.
xooxo
Dear Gaby, What a great idea! You are terrific. Larisa
Consider me commented!
Great idea, Gaby, count me in.
I love Doctors without Borders. I already donated $20 to them and another $10 to red cross. The people of Haiti are going to need all the help they can get. Thanks for doing this.
Such a generous soul at such a young age. Thank you so much!
This is so great, thank you for doing this!
Thank you for your generosity in this time of distress! God Bless you & yours!
The SMC alums would be proud of you too.
Much love and success…
gina snyder
Wonderful thing you are doing. God Bless You and the people you are helping!
I volunteer with Haiti Outreach in Pignon, Haiti. Thank you for helping the Haitian people!
God Bless you for doing this!
So cool that you’re doing this!