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Kelby Clements, Staff Writer
On January 12th, an enormous earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 devastated Haiti. The quake knocked down buildings and power lines. The number of deaths suffered is still uncertain, but estimated over 100,000. Most of the southern end of Haiti has been destroyed.
Many benefits and fundraisers have been organized since the catastrophe, such as Hope for Haiti. Cell phone companies allow texting the number 90999, where ten dollars will be added to your phone bil, and the donations will go to The American Red Cross and The Salvation Army. Countless rescue groups have gone to Haiti to join in the effort of getting the Haitians the help they need.
On Wednesday, February 10th, Campbell County High School Journalism sponsored Hats for Haiti. A mere $1 donation helped a group of Wyoming doctors charter a plane to Haiti. Students were able to wear a hat throughout the whole school day and help those in desperate need of relief. At the end of the day, a total of $241 was given to Susan Barnes of the Red Cross.
Thanks to CCHS students who donated.
4 comments
Vincent Reginalds says:
February 9, 2010 at 12:09 pm (UTC -7 )
Millions have lost everything in the quake – homes, food, jobs! For the next 12 months, the World Food Programme says 2 million people will need critical food assistance! If you want to help and learn more about the crisis response, go to: http://wfp.org/crisis/haiti> or you can text FRIENDS to 90999 to make a $5 donation.
John Munn says:
August 31, 2010 at 2:42 pm (UTC -7 )
So i think that was really awesome that they did that. I mean it was really bad what happened. I really didn’t notice what went on until i watched the television the next day.
Great job on the donations
John Munn says:
August 31, 2010 at 2:43 pm (UTC -7 )
i think that it is awesome that they did that for a country in need
kortni brown and alecs hopkins says:
September 1, 2011 at 2:31 pm (UTC -7 )
It really nice knowing people in our community have a big enough heart to do so!