Jan
15

Help and Hope for Haiti

What happened in Haiti this past Tuesday is devestating. Watching the news every night is heart wrenching as I see pictures of children without their families and all the destruction that has taken place in this country.

After seeing what Ree and Alice did on their blogs, I was inspired to do something too. Because I am only 23, and have very little extra income my parents are helping me out on this one and we will be donating together! (they are amazing… I don’t know what I would do without them and all their support in everything I do) For every comment that is left on this post, we will donate 50 cents to Doctors without Borders. This charity is one of my favorites and I love what they do. (at one point in time… before I became obsessed with the kitchen… I was pre-med in college and always dreamed of working with Doctors without Borders in different countries)

So leave your warm wishes and prayers in the comments and then next Friday, my family and I will make a donation on behalf of everyone that commented and showed their support.

Haiti is going to need continuous support for a very long time. Once the news stops running these segments and the papers start to write about other happenings in the world, donations will still need to be made, so if you can’t afford to make a donation now maybe you will be able to help in the near future. Even the smallest amount could help in saving a life by getting clean water, bandages or basic food neccesities.

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Anali January 17, 2010 at 2:52 pm

Wonderful idea!

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Kellie January 17, 2010 at 9:34 pm

I’m really close to your age…and get a lot of help from my parents, too, so I hear you! ;-) Got here from another blog doing a similar comment-thing. You guys are all wonderful.

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Teresa & Chris Dawson January 17, 2010 at 9:46 pm

Our prayers and are sent to the people of Haiti

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Joy January 18, 2010 at 12:52 am

It’s terrifying what happened in Haiti. It is so great to have everyone pitch in and do what they can to help! Thanks for doing this, Gaby.

I almost went to pre-med to be a doctor so I can help make a change. Doctors Without Borders is one of the charities I support on a regular basis and I’m so glad you picked them!

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Zita January 18, 2010 at 2:21 am

Hi Gaby,

I found your blog 2 days ago. It’s really great. Your post is a great idea to raise some money for Haiti. I can only say THANK YOU!

Zita
from Budapest, Hungary
Europe

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silvia January 18, 2010 at 2:54 am

Great idea! God bless you!

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The Italian Dish January 18, 2010 at 5:36 am

Great idea, Gaby. Your energy amazes me!

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Amber January 18, 2010 at 10:13 am

What a beautiful idea. Thank you.

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Charles C. Rider January 18, 2010 at 11:55 am

Thanks for doing this. This is awesome.

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Anya January 18, 2010 at 1:22 pm

Good idea Gaby! This is a great idea

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April G. January 18, 2010 at 1:34 pm

Great idea!

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arwo January 18, 2010 at 3:45 pm

Thank you.

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Becky Lee January 18, 2010 at 9:00 pm

That’s wonderful! Thank you for your idea to make a contribution and thank you to your parents! I will enjoy browsing around your blog now!

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Marie Cacciatore January 18, 2010 at 10:17 pm

you are such an inspirational woman. Thank you for your good heart! xxoo

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marianna cacciatore January 18, 2010 at 10:59 pm

Gabby, My niece Marie Cacciatore turned me on to your website. Beautiful and delicious. And now, this support for the Haitians. You are one of those people who is generous of spirit. It is in every part of you.
You inspire.

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The Curious Baker January 19, 2010 at 5:23 am

I was also inspired by Ree and Alice and am doing the same thing on my blog

http://thecuriousbaker.wordpress.com/2010/01/15/support-for-haition-se-mobilise-pour-soutenir-haiti/

My prayers are with everyone in Haiti

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Suz January 19, 2010 at 12:56 pm

What a great idea Gaby! I’ll be forwarding this to everyone I know so as to inspire them to do a little something as well. Keep up the good work!

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Donna January 19, 2010 at 1:07 pm

Thanks for all you are doing.

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Julie January 19, 2010 at 9:28 pm

Wow, good for you. My heart has been breaking for those struggling in Haiti. Thanks for doing what you can to help.

I’m glad to have discovered your blog!

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Sky January 20, 2010 at 10:03 am

Wonderful idea! We all need to show we care.

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Mary Newton January 20, 2010 at 10:57 am

Good work Gaby!
It is so devastating to watch, and now another quake. Although it looks impossible to fix from where we sit, the Haitians are resilient people and they will forge ahead, and they will need lots of help. Thank you for your pledge! xox Mary & Carter

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Charlotte January 20, 2010 at 12:52 pm

I send my healing prayers and vision of peace to Haiti.

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Andrea January 20, 2010 at 12:58 pm

I was directed here from Corey of Watching the Waters. I am amazed by what you’re doing here and had to comment! Throw 50 cents in the bucket for my comment. Let’s all keep Haiti in our thoughts and prayers.

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Jay and MaryAnn January 21, 2010 at 10:52 am

We send our love and healing thoughts to the people of Haiti and to those that, like you give from their hearts. Our local bakery is also donating all proceeds this Sunday to the Doctors without Borders.

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Kate @ Savour Fare January 21, 2010 at 1:01 pm

I don’t remember if I commented, if I did, you can disregard, but I wanted to make sure it’s in there!

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Sandy January 21, 2010 at 5:53 pm

Gaby, what a great idea! Thank you

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Becca January 22, 2010 at 11:28 am

What a great way to make everyone feel apart! Thank you. Your recipes look yummy!

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Joanna January 23, 2010 at 12:58 am

great idea. god bless Haiti in their time of need.

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Cookin' Canuck January 26, 2010 at 2:28 pm

Great job, Gaby! Thanks to you and your parents.

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2friends January 28, 2010 at 8:44 am

My candle is lit for the LIGHT

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