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Heartbreak Over Yolanda: Link On How To Help Typhoon Victims In the Philippines, Thank You

I hope that it's ok that I am posting a link here on how to help the people who have been affected by typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) It is a link from Yahoo, which sort of consolidated links/ways in which one can help, be they be from the Philippines or in another country. This is in hopes that I could reach out to even just one person who wants to help in any means that they can... Seeing the devastation of the typhoon, not only in Tacloban, but in so many other areas in central Philippines as well, such as in other areas of Leyte, and other parts of Eastern Samar, and I cannot wrap around my head the force and strength of that typhoon. I cannot even begin to comprehend the horror that these people are going through right now, with the loss of lives and destruction and I can't help but also cry, just so overwhelmed, what more for those who were in the path? Somehow though, I feel that my tears won't do anything to help alleviate the pain and despair. We all have heard about how every little bit can help, and I am holding on to that as well... We have a word in Filipino-- "bayanihan", which pertains to the "coming together" of each person to help a certain cause. This also comes from the root word, "bayani" which translates to "hero". You can be a hero in somebody's life, in your own way, and I think this particular disaster is calling all the heroes it can gather. Tragic moments like these bring out something in us-- a solidarity that goes beyond borders and friction, where the pain is shared and compassion, empathy become palpable...tangible. I know I type in too many words right now but it is one of my ways of coping, not even sure it this makes sense. As I type this, there have been updates about another tropical depression (Zoraida) that is headed along the similar path that Yolanda took...how I pray and hope that these places be spared... I am grateful that Haiyan weakened as it reached Vietnam, and that they have prepared well for it. Please continue praying for the Philippines, for those who have been affected, to be given strength, patience and courage. Rebuilding their lives could take a long time, but if we can help in some way, it would mean so much to them. Maybe we can try to counter the destruction with the outpouring of support and care. For all those who have sent positive thoughts, prayers, concern, donations, in behalf of my fellow Filipinos, I would like to thank You from my heart. http://ph.news.yahoo.com/reliefph-operations-for--yolandaph-135933279.html You can also give support through Doctors Without Borders (DWB) -thank you, Chris for the heads up on this humanitarian aid organization https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/donate/onetime.cfm? you can even opt to make the donation on a more regular basis https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/donate/? or also through the UN World Food Programme (WFP) https://www.wfp.org/donate/typhoon-philippines-a

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Date: 10/7/2014 4:01:00 PM
NIkko, gosh, i never saw this or never responded to it before today. I did see ads to help these poor victims and I responded to one of them in my state. I sure hope it was a reputable one that helped out the unfortunates. Very sad all the turmoil in the world today and hard for us to know who to trust to give relief money. Luv ya, Andrea
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Date: 12/24/2013 4:15:00 AM
:( :( poem :( :(... Nikko, --Dropping by with SMILES and CHRISTMAS CHEERS. Thank You for making this a great year for ALL OF US. --- May magic fill your days and all your dreams come true this holiday season. MERRY CHRISTMAS <3 Love Linda -The Sweetest Poet Destroyer ((hope you are well))
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Date: 12/23/2013 4:28:00 PM
Just stopping by to wish you a blessed Christmas dear.Tnks for being my sister friend..hugs
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Date: 11/30/2013 10:35:00 PM
Hi Nikko, I was just reading a collaboration (She Came In and Changed Everything) by PD and Leonora and thought of you. Do read it if you can. Thanks for sharing ways that we can help. My heart and prayers go out to all the victims, but I know money is needed to rebuild and start the healing. Every little bit helps...love and blessings to you, Rhonda
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Date: 11/12/2013 12:26:00 AM
Hi my sweet friend..I ve been watching what s been going on ..Its heartbreaking..All we can do is get together in all means We can.If it was our mother or our sister loosing their lives..their homes..shelter and their all We would defimitely wish for all nations to help and help We will..I am sure on the island We ll be collecting money and other..but We can help through this link till that happens so i appreciate it for sharing.With some money from each We can make a difference.A big hug to you
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Kabuteng P.Ink K.
Date: 11/12/2013 3:49:00 PM
It truly has been heartbreaking, Charma... picking up the pieces, & rebuilding will take a long time, but with so much help coming from all over, the burden becomes lighter- and we'll all be forever grateful for it-- you're right, we can all make a difference. Big hugs sent you way.
Date: 11/11/2013 7:31:00 PM
Dear Nikko....if I may be so bold.......I have copied this posting of yours, and plan to paste it under the blogs where hopefully more Soupers will see it. I would hate such an important message be overlooked in the multitude of poems that get posted each day. I hope you won't mind my doing this. God Bless you and all your fellow country men and women. I send you all my love.
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Kabuteng P.Ink K.
Date: 11/12/2013 3:43:00 PM
Carrie, your intentions to help have really been moving and I thank you so much again for re-posting this on your blog...more people have responded there, and I thank you again for helping and for all the love and I send back love to you. God bless you all!

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