Donations for Haiti!

Hello, my dear blog readers!

My heart goes out to the people of Haiti and I want to help. I was already planning on making a donation to The American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund so I thought I would add a fun little twist. I am going to follow Katie's lead and donate $0.50 for every person that comments on this post (up to $200) from now until February 18th (one month from today). There are 266 people that subscribe to my blog and many others that casually read and visit. I want everyone of you to step out of Google Reader and comment.

Anonymous posts won't count!!! You have to put in your name and/or blog and tell me something about yourself and if you are doing/have done something to help the people of Haiti. I also challenge you to match my donation or ask for comments for donations on your blog. Thanks for helping!

Emily  – (January 18, 2010 at 9:56 PM)  

I'm a total blog lurker. (and formerly a fellow st. louis teacher!--we moved to Jefferson City at the beginning of this school year). Anyway, I donated a couple items to crafthope.etsy.com and bought a quilt from them. all the proceeds go to Doctors without Borders, who are helping treat the victims in Haiti right now. Thanks so much for your generosity. I'm overwhelmed with how much all my blogger buddies are doing.

Lucky Girl  – (January 18, 2010 at 10:10 PM)  

Great idea! We donated over the weekend and hope that the Red Cross will be able to bring some relief to the area soon!

*K  – (January 18, 2010 at 10:21 PM)  

Honestly, posting here and on other blogs willing to donate is the most I can do right now. Your generosity will go a long way.

E  – (January 18, 2010 at 10:31 PM)  

Great idea! I am donating to the Red Cross as well.

Erica  – (January 18, 2010 at 10:33 PM)  

What a wonderful idea! It's so hard to watch the news.. I feel so helpless. I too am making a donation and hopefully it will help in some way. I'd do the same thing as you, but I just started my blog, so not enough readers yet. ;)

Ali  – (January 18, 2010 at 10:40 PM)  

What generosity you and Katie have! I donated to the Red Cross and my office put together a huge drive this weekend. Keep up the good work!

Jennelle  – (January 19, 2010 at 6:09 AM)  

You rock. :) A sizable donation just isn't in the budget right now with grad school wrapping up, so I'm going to have to stick to helping out this way.

Liz  – (January 19, 2010 at 8:02 AM)  

Wonderful idea, Lauren!

With our unexpected kitchen blowup, we have really found ourselves in constricted budget land... thanks for doing this!

Revolution Youth  – (January 19, 2010 at 8:04 AM)  

Awesome idea! So much help is needed down there right now. =(

Unknown  – (January 19, 2010 at 8:14 AM)  

Good for you! That's a great thing you're doing!!

Natalie  – (January 19, 2010 at 8:21 AM)  

Such a great thing you're doing! You've inspired me!! Thank you!

gk  – (January 19, 2010 at 9:01 AM)  

what a great idea! I love following your blog for a few reasons...you are a beautiful, fun successful woman (from what i've read hehe!). i've always secretly wanted to be a teacher. you and your husband seem so happy in love. and you have a BOXER pup :) we have 1 and are getting our 2nd in a couple weeks. take care! -kellsey

Ali  – (January 19, 2010 at 9:43 AM)  

I'm so proud of you Lauren! This is such an amazing thing! Mom and I are currently looking for good organizations to donate to. Love you!

Stevie  – (January 19, 2010 at 11:12 AM)  

AWESOME idea! I donated to the Red Cross last week. I work closely with them on a few accounts, so they are near and dear to my heart. Thanks for this inspirational post, friend! xo.

Mary  – (January 19, 2010 at 11:51 AM)  

Way to go, Lauren! I hope all your lurkers come out of the woodwork.

Kelly Anderson  – (January 19, 2010 at 11:53 AM)  

I think this is a wonderful idea. I am a subscriber to your blog and even tried the running podcast and really enjoyed them. Also I have loved getting to see your husband's photography! I am a very very amature photographer :) feel free to check out my blog! http://dreamingofmakingmyown.blogspot.com/

Lisa  – (January 19, 2010 at 12:02 PM)  

Yay!! This is such a great idea and I need to jump on the bandwagon, but I think I'm going to have a baby first, lol.

Joline  – (January 19, 2010 at 7:20 PM)  

I like this idea. I did that cell phone text donation thing to the Red Cross

The Pale Wisconsinite  – (January 19, 2010 at 9:15 PM)  

I usually lurk here, but I'm popping in to be counted. I love your leveled headed style.

We've donated to MSF/DWB, and to the Red Cross. I have to tear myself away from the TV, it hurts so much to watch.

Suzi –   – (January 19, 2010 at 10:13 PM)  

This is such a great idea! I will follow your lead and match your donation.
Love you!!

Leslie –   – (January 20, 2010 at 7:05 PM)  

Cute idea! I donated through my church. I hope you reach your goal.

kari  – (January 22, 2010 at 6:53 AM)  

What an awesome thing you are doing! We were on a cruise last week when the earthquake happen, our cruise line started accepting donations, we donated through them. We gave the rest of our spending money and don't regret it one bit.

Jenn  – (January 22, 2010 at 2:39 PM)  

Thanks for the reminder about this on today's post. I read it in GR and totally forgot to come here and comment.

Awesome job Lauren. My office has raised over $3,000 during dress down days and they gave the money to the Red Cross as well.

it is everlasting  – (January 22, 2010 at 4:58 PM)  

Fantastic idea Lauren! I am going to a benefit next Friday night at 3 Sinks Gallery (in Webster, near Big Bend and Elm). My aunt has donated art as have some big STL artists. The Red Cross has partnered with Julie (the gallery owner) and all proceeds go to Haiti relief via the Red Cross. I can't wait to purchase art for a cause. I've also done the text msgs to Yele and RC.

Amber  – (January 23, 2010 at 3:32 PM)  

This is such a great idea! Love how you are reaching out to help people you have never met!

sarasel  – (January 23, 2010 at 4:29 PM)  

I meant to comment earlier so thanks for reminding me! We donated to the victims last night during the telethon. I wish we could do more.

Sarah  – (January 23, 2010 at 7:13 PM)  

Lauren, this isan awesome thing you are doing!

N.  – (January 23, 2010 at 9:42 PM)  

What a generous gesture, Lauren!

Stephanie  – (January 24, 2010 at 6:39 PM)  

Hi! It's been awhile! I donated by texting and adding $10 to my cell phone bill this month. Also, rounding up to the next dollar every time I go to the grocery store (which is far too often).

Stephanie  – (January 24, 2010 at 11:56 PM)  

I'm jumping on your bandwagon late, but better late than never! What a great idea and very generous of you :-)

Maria  – (January 25, 2010 at 4:51 PM)  

I'm Maria, and I donated to the Red Cross text $10 thing.

Anonymous –   – (January 27, 2010 at 2:01 AM)  

Commenting! ;)

andrea  – (January 29, 2010 at 10:47 PM)  

What a great idea to do this. I hope you meet your goal. We have done a few things at school, but I still need to personally donate.

Freckle Lip 12  – (February 14, 2010 at 5:17 PM)  

I'm also on stlwed and wanted to check out some of your wedding pictures. I work for a non-profit so when I saw the word "charity" I had to click. This is a great idea!

Lynsey T  – (February 18, 2010 at 9:28 AM)  

I'm VERY late to post but great idea Lauren!

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