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[ 18 ] 01/14/2010 |

I mostly live under a rock and ignore the news but when the news is of the magnitude of the earthquake in Haiti, I can no longer ignore it. If you have been watching the news, then you know that Port Au Prince and surrounding areas have been decimated by a 7.0  earthquake.

My heart hurts for the people of Haiti.

All of us Sisters feel strongly about giving back, especially in times of need. THEY need our help and the quickest way to help is to donate money.

I know times are tough….oh boy, do I know how tough they can be. However, all of us have running water, electricity, a roof over our heads, access to education and we live in a modern world with modern conveniences. I would even venture to say that we (when I say “we”, I really mean “I”) take some of those things for granted.

We would like to ask each of you to donate $5 for every pound lost at this week’s weigh-in.  Give more if you can or heck, it doesn’t really matter the amount…..if you are in no position to give at this time, then that’s OK. We know that everyone’s heart is in the right place.

Click here to donate to the Red Cross and leave us a comment letting us know you did so.

Hug your family extra tight tonight and say a prayer for those in Haiti.

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  • Lisa_ShrinkingJeans

    I didn't lose any weight this week, in fact, I went up two pounds. SUCK.

    However, I did donate $25.

  • http://pancakes318.blogspot.com mommyp

    I have donated but went through a charity close to my heart (started by some family members a few years back) called Healing Haiti. My family had just returned from a 2 week mission trip on Saturday so while I am thankful they are safe I cannot help but be saddened by what is happening in Haiti.

  • http://www.whooosthatgirl.com Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

    How devastating. Glad your family members are safe.

  • http://www.whooosthatgirl.com Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

    I am going to donate $5 for every pound I lose this week, so I will report back on next Wednesday's weigh-in!

  • BrookeF

    i have family reasons why i can't give to the red cross, but i'm going to do some research on other organizations that are helping out down there.

    the very thing that brings us together – weight loss – is a sign that we have more than enough. more than enough food on our table. more than enough conveniece to make life a little easier.

  • BrookeF

    what a praise it is that they made it home safely before it happened. if you don't mind, pray for my cousins and her husband right now. he's from haiti, and has only been living here for a few years. I'm fairly certain his family is still over there.

  • http://www.manicmommymeg.blogspot.com Manic Mommy Meg

    It hurts my heart thinking about this tradgedy – it could be us, the United States, next. It's a terrible, terrible thing. But I am going to donate as well – I will donate $25 this week and depending on how the finances look next week I'll try to donate a little more. Every little bit counts!

  • http://thesassymama.blogspot.com Heather

    I just gave $25, and will give $10 for each pound lost this coming week. (I will donate $25 at the least, regardless of loss).

  • FiddlersBride

    Donated $25 today in honor of my loss and will also pledge to donate this coming week.

    Thank you for organizing this opportunity to show the strength and support of the Sisterhood for those in need.

    Everyone, pray hard and harder still.

  • http://www.whooosthatgirl.com Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

    Doctors Without Borders is also another good one!

  • http://www.whooosthatgirl.com Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

    WONDERFUL!

  • http://www.whooosthatgirl.com Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

    You rock!

  • http://www.whooosthatgirl.com Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

    Yes, it does! SO AWESOME!

  • http://www.whooosthatgirl.com Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

    LOVE.

  • http://www.melgetsfit.com TheDailyMel

    I donated to Doctors Without Borders this morning even before seeing this. It makes my heart happy to see you guys encouraging everyone to donate.

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  • DALewis

    I will absolutely donate. I think this is a wonderful suggestion. I, too, take it ALL for granted. Thanks, SJ Team for doing this! xo

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    I'm not a doctor but I been trained in first aid by doctors & nurses of course – they don't take volenteers unless your a trained nurse though I would like to help in rescue efforts but my prayers are with you and I'll do whatever I can to contribute. God bless all who can help.