I'm bored with the usual about 'me' post, so today its different.
As you may know, a huge earthquake hit the Sichuan province of China a couple of weeks ago. The latest figures are counting about 70,000 dead and 5 million left homeless. Those are some crazy numbers. (For more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Sichuan_earthquake)
From what I have been reading, the best way to help is to donate to the Red Cross' International Relief Fund. This not only helps the victims of the Chinese earthquake but also victims of any number of other crises around the world each year.
Like the Cyclone that hit Myanmar (assuming the government there lets the Red Cross do its job). Link to donation instructions for the Red Cross International Relief Fund: http://tinyurl.com/4hsnsw (shortened URL, because the full one won't fit.)
Every bit helps. But even if you can't afford to donate anything, you can still help by spreading the word. In forums, in your blog, to friends. Some people say we should donate our blood, so what the hell, do anything we can help others.
To the victims, or the family and friends of the victim, my sincere condolences..
this is from Paul Gravett website, words from Coco Wang:
CHINA 5.12 EARTHQUAKE
Hello. This is Coco Wang.
As you know the breaking news of 5.12 Earthquake in China, almost all the TV channels in China are broadcasting 24 hours non-stop of every development and stories of all the rescue operations in all damaged locations.
I don't know how much information the BBC or any UK media received from us, I imagine the UK audiences were presented with the major developments of the incident, but you are probably unaware of many important and inside details which are only known to people inside China.
The amount of incredibly moving stories of victims, rescuers, volunteers is simply shocking at the moment. I have been collecting newspapers of all the stories, and telling them in the form of comic strips. I hope these stories could show the UK readers the love, warmth and courage of the Chinese people, also the sad and cruel reality of the horrible 5.12 Earthquake.
I am back home in Beijing now. Thousands of heart-breaking stories are happening 24 hours non-stop everyday, some are so sad that you can hardly bear, some are incredibly moving that you just can't stop crying... I wanted to go to the front to help with all those people, some of my friends have already gone there, but I heard that the traffic needed to be kept totally clear for rescue transportation at the moment, people like me without knowledge of first-aid and experience of rescue operations going there now would cause choas and trouble... but I can't just sit at home and do nothing, I have been crying my eyes out in the past three days, I have never felt more proud of my country and people... their love, courage and kindness rock me to my core! I have decided to tell these touching stories by drawing comics.
I am going to send you comic strips almost everyday from now on, I hope you could know something about the earthquake in China, although you don't have to do anything, but I hope you could feel our love and hope.
Thank you all so much.
Coco Wang
http://www.paulgravett.com/articles/133_china/133_china.htm (website for the such touching and sad comics. They show the sacrifice, resilience, love and other respectful things that WE Malaysians should learn. Most of them are really touching, I even choke a lil bit. Bookmark the site, I think its ongoing. Read those comics, you won't regret spending just 10 minutes to know the incredible stuff the Chinese did.)
Seriously, reading those comics can really touch people's hearts, and when I mention Malaysians can really learn from them, I MEAN IT.
About my outings..i'll keep them till next time. for now, spread these words people!
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