Campaign For Disaster Relief
- 2. Hunter S. Thompson once described the Red Cross
- 3. Hunter S. Thompson once described the Red Cross as an organization
- 4. Hunter S. Thompson once described the Red Cross as an organization that responds to major disasters
- 5. Hunter S. Thompson once described the Red Cross as an organization that responds to major disasters with minor toilet articles.
- 6. Its a funny line.
- 7. and its even true
- 8. but there is so much more to the story
- 10. Disasters Change Lives. You
- 11. Disasters Change Lives. Can
- 12. Disasters Change Lives. You Can Too.
- 13. Floods
- 14. Fires
- 15. Tornadoes
- 16. Hurricanes
- 17. Earthquakes
- 18. Floods Fires Tornadoes Hurricanes Earthquakes Every Year
- 19. Floods Fires Tornadoes Hurricanes Earthquakes Every Year Millions of People Lose Everything
- 20. So What?
- 21. Loss sucks.
- 24. Victims often feel powerless
- 25. Powerlessness leads to bad health Physically and Emotionally
- 26. People in Bad Health Who Have Lost Everything Are Not Good for Communities
- 27. Sick communities are not good for our culture or country.
- 28. But...
- 29. It doesnt have to be this way.
- 30. Disasters destroy stuff. They dont have to destroy lives.
- 31. You Can Help
- 32. It doesnt take much
- 33. Just ask: How Can I Make Things Better?
- 34. Answer: By providing immediate care in the aftermath of a disaster
- 35. Simple stuff.
- 36. Blankets
- 37. Blankets. Warm meals.
- 38. Blankets. Warm meals. Toothbrushes.
- 39. Blankets. Warm meals. Toothbrushes. Mops.
- 40. Blankets. Warm meals. Toothbrushes. Mops. A place to lay down for the night.
- 41. Blankets. Warm meals. Toothbrushes. Mops. A shoulder to lean on.
- 42. This keeps everyone on their feet while they cope with the loss of stuff.
- 43. And stops the feelings of powerlessness
- 44. Great.
- 45. How can you help?
- 46. JOIN The Campaign for Disaster Relief
- 47. DONATE
- 48. DONATE $25 provides 5 blankets at an emergency shelter
- 49. DONATE $75 can cover a doctors visit for an individual injured in a disaster.
- 50. DONATE $350 will provide emergency food and shelter for 25 disaster victims for 1 day.
- 51. DONATE $2,500 deploys one Emergency Response Vehicle (including housing and meals for drivers) to a disaster relief operation.
- 52. DONATE $3,200 is the average yearly maintenance and fuel for one Emergency Response Vehicle
- 53. 2. VOLUNTEER
- 54. 2. VOLUNTEER Contact your local chapter
- 56. 3. Spread the Word
- 57. 3. Spread the Word Change your online avatar
- 58. 3. Spread the Word Display a banner on your site
- 59. 3. Spread the Word Stick a widget on your site
- 60. 3. Spread the Word Embed a video or PSA
- 61. There is always something you can do.
- 62. You can even use this video to help
- 63. The goal is to keep $100 million
- 64. in the Disaster Relief Fund
- 65. Youre halfway
- 66. to making sure were always there
- 67. Thank you.