Japan: Be the Change

Hey Readers,

       Last night I was up thinking really hard about what I could do further to help spread the word about the devastation and tragedy that happened on March 11, 2011 in Japan. Not only where they hit by the FIFTH largest earthquakes recorded in history they then were hit by a tsunami CNN reported that the events have moved Japan's coastline 8 feet and has also shifted the Earths axis. Many people have been displaced and many lives have been lost in such a big event in history. I think that everybody has seen the footage and heard on the radio the death toll and the missing people that have still not been found. Even though this happened literally on the other side of the world for people here in Canada and The United States it still does hit close to home. I know from when I was in college  there were many exchange students from Japan that I got close with and they are going through such a hard time being here while their families are back home. My heart goes out to all of the people that have been affected by the quakeS (yes plural) and the tsumani. I just wanted to be able to do my part in helping to get people to either donate time or money for this great cause. Nurberxo on youtube has started a tag to spread word and get people to help. Down below are some charities she has found that you are able to donate to. I have also added one that I am very interested in as well.
http://www.redcross.org/

http://www.givewell.org/

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=1221

http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html 


Here is something that is unique that lets you remember that you have done something amazing you know that Lady Gaga is a great philanthropist and supports many great causes, well she is also supporting japan in a great way. you can buy one of her wristbands and the money goes to Japan. It is unique because you are able to choose how much money you want to donate:

$10.00 Wristband + $5 Donation

$15.00 Wristband + $10 Donation

$30.00 Wristband + $25 Donation

$55.00 Wristband + $50 Donation

$80.00 Wristband + $75 Donation

$105.00 Wristband + $100 Donation

http://ladygaga.shop.bravadousa.com/Product.aspx?cp=14781_42444&pc=BGAMLG88



If you are an animal lover and would like to support the displaced animals of Japan due to this tragedy please like this facebook page and read more about what you can do to help the animals that are always there for us and now they need you to be there for them.

http://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueJapan?ref=ts