I just read that over $10 million has been raised via the text donations. Great news, but more is needed. For some other groups who needs goods and donations for the Haitian earthquake victims go HERE
Some thoughts on this new twist of 'text donations'. When I first heard of this I thought - wow, they'll raise a million dollars for sure. Then I heard they raised 10 million. omg! And then I thought about all the kids who didn't really understand how the texting donation works and whose parents are going to open a bill next month and find..... the kids' hearts are in the right place but they can seriously screw up the family budget.
Also, while I am at it, bless George Clooney's heart for planning on hosting a money raising event on TV - but do people have to be entertained to donate money? Do they have to wait until the 22nd to donate money. That's all.
I was lamenting my bank account & financial health & complaining to the Husband that we couldn't afford a new laptop or flatscreen TV... & then this tragedy put everything in perspective for me.
Some thoughts on this new twist of 'text donations'. When I first heard of this I thought - wow, they'll raise a million dollars for sure. Then I heard they raised 10 million. omg! And then I thought about all the kids who didn't really understand how the texting donation works and whose parents are going to open a bill next month and find..... the kids' hearts are in the right place but they can seriously screw up the family budget.
ReplyDeleteAlso, while I am at it, bless George Clooney's heart for planning on hosting a money raising event on TV - but do people have to be entertained to donate money? Do they have to wait until the 22nd to donate money.
That's all.
I was lamenting my bank account & financial health & complaining to the Husband that we couldn't afford a new laptop or flatscreen TV... & then this tragedy put everything in perspective for me.
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