Tragedy in Haiti

By David G.

On the morning of January 12, a devastating earthquake hit Haiti, leaving many victims injured or dead. So far, over 150,000 bodies have been identified, and the final death toll is predicted to be 200,000 or more. Officials say there are still bodies they have not identified. Aid workers from around the world have been in desperate need of food, water, and medical supplies. The aid workers also claim that if supplies are not quickly delivered, there will be security problems, as victims' patience is wearing thin. U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has appealed for $550 million to meet victims' needs. To help, Coinstar, Inc. has over 15,000 locations where you can donate coins to help victims of the Haitian earthquake. If half of the U.S. population donated $1, it would raise more than $150 million to help. You can also donate at www.unicefusa.org/haitiquake, where the transaction will only take 48 hours.