Please help

If you have not read about it in the papers, or heard about it in the news. Australia, specifically the state of Victory, has been battling with a raging out of control bush fire that has taken almost 200 lives and destroyed hundreds of home. I am not really aware of the history of bush fire Australia had suffered through the years, but they tell us this one is bad. Really bad.

It is almost unbearable watching the news. Scenes of the aftermath of the devastating fire makes my heart ache. I cannot, not even for a split second, imagine the pain and grieve of those who have lost a love one, a home, a 2nd or 3rd love one. Or more. Their memories, their town, their lives. And it happened so quickly too. For many, it only took a weekend.

The fires are still burning.

The Australian Red Cross is collecting donations to help the many affected by this tragedy. To make a contribution via phone, call 1800 811 700. To do it online. Click Australian Red Cross.

Go Bald

Admittedly, I am not an advert reading of Kenny Sia's blog, a very popular blogger in Malaysia. However, I do occasionally drop by for a quick read because I find his entries great for light reading, funny, and from the heart.

I found out today that he is doing a fund raiser for cancer awareness for children. He calls it the "Go Bald, Give Hope" appeal.

The fund raiser jump started to a good start with many donating in the early days. However, the time is now quickly drawing near to the end and it is simply just not enough. I have decided to make a donation and ask that you join in too. You don't have to give much, but in the words of Kenny, "The amount you contribute may not be much on its own alone, but when pooled together it will be big enough to change people’s lives".



So pop on by and make a donation today. Just 5 more days left!