I don’t visit knitting blogs a lot, unless I’m looking at a post related to a specific item or technique. Today, though, I was looking through Ravelry profiles and decided to visit the knitblog maintained by a friend from college because I was fascinated by the post’s title: A Scarf for Haiti. And that’s how I learned about HeartsforHaiti, an Etsy store where craftsters donate all of the items, and all proceeds (minus Etsy and Paypal fees) go to Doctors Without Borders. What a great idea!
A friend of mine had emailed me this morning to suggest that we get together this weekend and knit a spiral scarf, and I always work better with a specific goal/recipient in mind, so now I can make this scarf and donate it to this shop. Also, now I can buy something nice for myself and know that I’m supporting a good cause while doing it. Win all around!
I know that some people are probably sick of hearing about Haiti. For those who are personally unaffected, it may be hard to maintain any level of interest in what is happening so far away, and to other people. I do understand how it can feel like Haiti has nothing to do with you or your life, but if you haven’t given yet, or if there is more that you could give, I urge you to click on the link in the post above and make a donation that will aid those whose lives have been touched by the Haitian earthquake.
The NY Times Lede blog has a large list of organizations and charities who are raising money to send to Haiti. Please consider donating whatever you can spare to help with the rescue and cleanup efforts.
2.08.10 – I removed this post from my blog’s front page, but the link still works, and Haiti could still use your help.
Dr. Chand after being pulled from the Hotel Montana.
Original post: My friend’s mother is somewhere in Haiti right now. Her name is Dr. Sarla Chand, and she was there for work when the earthquake happened (she is not a medical doctor). We have third-hand information that she is alright, but her specific location is unknown. Please take a moment to read this statement by her employer, IMA World Health. Here are the photographs of Dr. Chand and her fellow missing coworkers:
Sarla Chand - FOUND SAFE!
Rick Santos - FOUND SAFE!
Giannie Jean Baptiste - SAFE WITH FAMILY!
Franck Monestime
Execkiel Milar
Ann Varghese - FOUND SAFE!
Ambroise Jean Sylvain
Abdel Direny - FOUND SAFE!
If you have any information about the whereabouts of any of the above, please contact the IMA at the following numbers:
This article lists some of ways that you can help the people of Haiti. It seems obvious, but I’m surprised that they left off the Red Cross’s web site. You can make a general donation here, or text “HAITI” to 90999 to donate $10 via the Red Cross.
I know that not everybody is going to donate. Maybe you didn’t know how to (hint: look up). Maybe you’re broke or on a tight budget or just focusing your donation efforts elsewhere. Whatever your reason is, I hope it’s not because you’re as big a jackass as Pat Robertson.
Awesome, Haitian Earthquake, Knitting, Things I like | Nicole | 
January 21, 2010 1:35 pm | 
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