President Obama Asks For My Help

This morning I received an email from the President of the United States. Our President is reaching out to the devastated people in Haiti. As well he should. Here is the email he sent to me:

“Steven –

On Tuesday, a catastrophic earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but the death toll — already in the thousands — is climbing fast.

This is the worst earthquake to hit the area in more than 200 years. Entire communities have been ripped apart and as many as 3 million people have been directly affected, including tens of thousands of American citizens who are in Haiti.

Our neighbors in Haiti are racing to confront the enormous devastation — and the OFA community can help.

Click here for more information about essential relief efforts and ways you can help today.

Footage is pouring in of homes collapsing, Haitians carrying injured family members, and hospitals being overrun in what was already the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere.

I have directed my administration to respond with a swift, coordinated, and aggressive effort to save lives. Personnel from the United States and our partners in the international community are on the ground in damaged areas right now, working side by side with the Haitian people. They’re providing much-needed food, water, and sanitation supplies, saving lives and helping local communities start to rebuild.

Despite the fact that we are experiencing tough times here at home, I encourage those who can to reach out and help. It’s in times like these that we must show the kind of compassion and humanity that has defined the best of our national character for generations.

Click here to find out what you can do:

http://my.barackobama.com/Haiti

As this story continues to unfold, I hope you will continue to keep the people of Haiti in your thoughts and prayers, as well as the many Haitian-Americans who have done so much to enrich our country and who are worried about friends and loved ones in this time of need.

Thank you,

President Barack Obama”

I am sure millions of you received the same email. However, how many of you took the time to listen? How many took action and donated just $10 that can mean the difference between life and death for those in need. Trust me, if this had happened to you or your family, $10 would mean so much. Possibly everything. Our president has taken swift action to help these people in need and I encourage you to join this effort to save lives.

I gave $40.

Do you care enough to help save a life of someone you will never meet? Someday, someone might do the same for you.

Please donate to the Red Cross and help America save lives in Haiti.

People are people. No matter what we may look like on the outside, their hearts beat in perfect time with yours. Think about that.

We all bleed RED.

We are people.We are all connected.

We are one. In times like these, people come together in a healing way that brings us all just a little closer to each other.

Please help. I did. So can you.

Please donate to the Red Cross and help America save lives in Haiti.