Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Helping Others.

I'm overwhelmed by the world outside the United States that is being ravaged. Earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes.

I was on the bus on my way to the mechanic (a place my car loves to be lately), and reading in the LA Times that the best way to help the people in Myanmar would be to give to Unicef. They have an office in Myanmar and are so large and independent that they are able to work around a lot of the government BS.

So I am walking and going through my money in my head and trying to figure out, "How much could I give the people in Myanmar?"

And then I go pick up the car and get slapped with a $700 bill.

Whoops. Maybe those people will have to help me.

But I've been really trying to think lately how as an artist I can help people in other countries. So I was thinking. I would give Unicef $20 and try to get some people to match me. Perhaps if four other people who weren't pushed to give would give, and we could send them $100.

So I'm here with my $20. If you will match it. Let me know.

Here is the link to Unicef.

Write me if you are interested. Let's give!

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2 Comments:

Blogger Sunshine said...

Hi, Kristina.

Heard a lot about Myanmar on BBC/NPR this morning, but didn't know about Unicef. Just donated $25. Hope to go back later this week after I get paid.

Thanks for putting the word out.

May 13, 2008 8:01 PM  
Blogger k. terumi shorb said...

k-
kim wanted to let you know she donated "a little bit more" than $20. i think, actually, it was "a few times more." she would leave comment herself, but her blog and therefore her google id is anonymous. you know the drill. i am also matching your amount and will urge my blog readers to do the same. thanks, kid.
in caring artist solidarity (and all that serious stuff),
kt

May 14, 2008 9:54 AM  

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