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January 23, 2010 9:38 am

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To be serious for a moment, something tragic happened recently in Haiti. I'm not going to go into details because if you've turned on a television or listened to the radio in the past week, you've heard the heartbreaking stories of children trapped under rubble for 6 days, or mothers lifting stones with their bare hands trying to find their babies.

I know that right now, no one has much to spare. If you have anything, there are <a href=https://hopeforhaitinow.org/Default.asp>multiple charities</a> that will put your money to the best possible use in Haiti, helping people who need it right now.

The bird above is a new <a href=/explore/gift.php>Free Gift</a>.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

This was very thoughtful of all of you guys. I'm sure Haiti will never forget everyone's friendly gestures.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

It is wonderful to see so many caring people! My family has donated a lot(believe me) to Doctors Without Borders, which I am sure are helping there.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

wearing the bird in support for Haiti...i've donated to charities giving to Haiti already but most likely will be giving a $1 here and there at stores if i see it like i know Staples has a donation fund for Haiti going in their stores...it saddens me seeing some of the mean things people say though on some sites and some are from my own country...it good to see so much unselfishness on this site though...thankies Keith for showing the kind giving spirit towards the Haiti people during their time of need

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

You have a good heart Keith.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

In Haiti, the mothers also sell dirt cookies to try and make money to survive

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I fixed up my avatar for this. I have been donating what I can to the aid efforts.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I totally agree with the Cash Shop idea, it doesn't seem like something very difficult to pull off, and I think it would make a pretty big impact =3 It also gives those people who can't be bothered to donate/maybe don;t want to give their card detials to sites an extra incentive to donate. Hope this goes ahead!

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

My sister took a HUGE interest in the disaster and I've already donated 25, at school and via cell phone. But if I find myself with extra cash soon I'll try to remember to donate some more.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

And another thing... I noticed, as other did that it took a huge disaster to help Haiti, it isn't right, that we only really think of it now, but at least we're helping. I think that's how we are really. Emergencies bring out the caring side of honest people, it brings attention to those places that were always looked over before. I guess it's like Chernobyl in a way, a great disaster that lead to real changes. Or at least we should hope. Fly bird, fly.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Aww that was so sweet of you Keith. c: I don't have alot of spare money, so I just texted the number that donates $10 through your phone bill. I don't remember what it was, but I think its on the Help For Haiti website.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

dancing_in_the_flame: It might seem like a lot of us who say we can't donate have lots of stuff and so can afford to donate.. I mean obviously here we are on the internet, so we have computers.. but despite having these items in our homes, a lot of people are in debt right now. (because of school loans, lost jobs, etc, not just because of excessive spending..) If I donated, I would be donating money that isn't mine to give, and I bet it's the same for lots of others.

So, you know, just FYI, the whole guilt trip thing isn't always valid. And nobody say "well sell your computer" plz, because it's not just a big toy for surfing on Subeta, it's also the best tool you can have to hunt for jobs, educate yourself, making money, etc.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Lovely gesture, Keith.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

This reminds me that the staff of subeta are people with real hearts.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

im going to were mine these things are going to go for big bucks in the future once haiti is fine but anyways i feel so bad for haiti i donated a little bit i feel so bad for the familys were people have died

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

A nice thought.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I've donated as much as I could at the time I did donate, however if this website itself had a Haiti relief fund, I'd try to donate some, I'll have to wait until my paycheck, though.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Thank you so much for doing this. It was a tragic event and I just want people to be ok. I'll wear my bird with pride.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

i agree with the cash shop idea-possibly make a specific item, and turn over so many of the profit. i say subeta has a fundraiser!

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Thank you very much Keith.

My heart goes out to Haiti. It's a lot to process but so important not to turn away from. I've donated a bit and plan to donate more once I can. I've been praying for my Haitian brothers and sisters while making sure to post a lot about it on social networks. I encourage other to do the same. Every little bit helps.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Amen. Thank you for this newpost, it's touching to know that even here, we don't forget reality and the events that take place there. I'm giving all of the spare change and odd dollar that I have to relief organizations, and I agree with the ideas of putting the money of some of the stuff in the Cash Shop towards Haiti. That would be a great idea, really.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Love the idea! What a cute item. I'm wearing mine now. =)

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

nice gesture. ^-^

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

My school is doing everything they can to help out Haiti. Everything from giving money to clothes and shoes. Anything helps right now.

I love the bird. Great Symbol. ^^

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

It's great that Subeta is a site that isn't afraid to acknowledge the things that's going on in the world around us, unlike some sites. I haven't been able to donate anything yet, but I plan to soon.

Also, that's a very pretty bird.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I think that's a really nice free gift.

, have you considered having a Cash Shop sale and donating a percentage to a relief organization? It would probably add up to a pretty substantial amount.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I've seen the news and I have no words to express my happiness when they saved an 87 year old lady from the rubble. It really made me cry, you could see by her face she had no hope left when they got her.

Haiti really needs help, and whoever can help really should. Nice gesture.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Thankyou Keith <3

My oldest brother lived in Haiti, mostly Port-au-Prince for two years back in 2001 and made many friends, the vast majority of them had nothing and he would leave bags of flour, sugar and rice around their homes because they were too embarassed to accept his gifts. When he came home he shared his friends with me. Since the earthquake we haven't been able to get ahold of any of them and most probably, never will. Please everyone if you have -anything- to spare please please do donate so that the survivors have a fighting chance.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

i donated $25.00 to Haiti! i hope that helps. just 50 cents will give a family of 4 clean water for 1 week. so keep donating!

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

All prayers and good wishes are sent their way. And this bird is a nice gesture.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Just... PLEASE make sure you donate to established charities. There are tons of scams out there. I recommend the Red Cross, or Catholic charities. Make sure your money will go to Haiti and not in some scam artists pocket.

Love the bird, thank you.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I completely agree with the Cash Shop idea. I would definitely buy something to support Haiti.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I agree with sweetruth1126 and with this bird, I will wear as support for Haiti

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

You could put something in the cash shop and donate everything earned from that item in a month or something to Haiti...

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I only can think on the children who lost their families,really hearthbreaker mod. Its a very nice birdie

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

You guys know how to get to my little black heart.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Very well said. Everyone should help out if they can. There was a 2nd earthquake a couple days ago. They really need everything they can get.

Thanks for the lovely bird!

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Godspeed, Haiti relief.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Thanks for appealing to Subeatans Keith.

Its strange to think that many of us with sooo much, think we dont have a cent to spare. I have seen little kids with a $1 pocketmoney give to the appeal. Apart from all the organisations you can give to, our banks take donations as well - so nothing is too smal - and every little doies help. Please dig deep - donate the price of lunch, think before you buy something you dont REALLY NEED - these people have lost more than material things. Remember how blessed we all are!

Thank you for the beautiful bird Keith.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I feel so terrible with this going on, that my mom and I don't have any extra money to donate... I wish we did

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

At the law firm I work, we have a charitable foundation, where they will match your contribution to this effort to help Haiti. Thanks Keith and staff for your ongoing spirit towards the good of the world. Wears bird with pride.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

All the support that has gone to the country before has gone to warlords... Even with all the support it's getting now, give it a year things will be around the same as they were.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

While the whole earthquake is very much a heartbreaking story, it still upsets me to no end that it took a natural disaster of this scale for people to even realize that Haiti exists. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and people die every day from the conditions. I'm not saying supporting the people now is a bad idea, I'm saying where has the support been all along?

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

It's sad that this happened in Haiti, but the sad thing is...if people cared before things might not had been so devastating.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

I already donated last night You guys are great for doing this!

lol, I actually bought a billboard to do this last night and sent it in XD

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

This just goes to show how awesome you guys are. It was very nice of you guys to bring this up. It was a tragedy

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Thanks for once again showing why you guys are the best.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Aww I think its so endearing that subeta trying to get people donate to help save more lives. Ive donated Â£15 already as thats all I can really afford but my school held a cake sell and raised over Â£350 to go to the haiti The cakes were like 20p each so it proves that every little helps

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Thank you for bringing this up. Me and my girl scouts(lol shush) are already doing a fundraiser to help those in Haiti. The bird is beautiful, Thank you.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

This is a sad time and it's so nice that you took the time to talk about helping Haiti.

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm by

Such a disaster. I'm glad you brought it up, Keith. Thank you.

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