Post by Simone on her chess blog
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
My heart goes out to children in Sichuan
Today I heard from my dad that earlier this week there was an earthquake with a 7.9 magnitude happened in Sichuan, China. It wiped out more than 10,000 lives in many towns and villages. I feel bad for them, especially the children in schools. Many of them died because they were buried under pieces of concrete while studying in their classrooms. It took a long time for rescue workers to come since the places were messed up and the roads were blocked with rocks. Even though the earthquake only lasted minutes, the damage was horrifying. It makes me scared and sad just to think of it.
Although I myself need a lot of money for my chess, especially the international tournaments, my brother and I took some from our piggy banks and donated to Sichuan because I think the children there need help. Here is a letter from the American Red Cross to me after they received my donation.
Dear Simone & Stan,
Thank you for your generous gift to the American Red Cross in response to the earthquake that devastated China on May 12, 2008. Your gift makes it possible for the Red Cross to provide comfort and hope to disaster victims across the affected region, helping to meet critical needs such as for shelter, food, relief supplies and other emergency assistance.
The American Red Cross works to improve the lives of vulnerable people in China and around the world. We speed relief to disaster survivors and help communities to prepare for the next emergency. We lead programs to prevent deadly diseases such as measles, malaria and HIV/AIDS. We reconnect families separated by crisis or conflict, and promote understanding of the global humanitarian principles that guide our work. Each year, the American Red Cross and our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners worldwide improve the lives of millions of people. Please continue to visit us at http://www.redcross.org/ for the most current disaster updates and information about our programs worldwide.
Your generous support means the most to the people who rely on the Red Cross to help them through some of the most difficult times of their lives. Our work can only be accomplished because of compassionate donors like you.
Sincerely,
The American Red Cross
Simone, I am very proud of you! Keep up the good work!
I’m impressed by Simone’s action. Congratulations to her parents for raising a wonderful daughter.
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Good job Simone and her father Sheldon.
A.Munoz
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