Let's try something good

[naomi_jay]

So, guys, I really want to donate some money to World Vision to help with aid in Japan. I love World Vision, just for the record. Here's what they're saying about the quake and tsumani relief effort:

On March 11, 2011, north eastern Japan was struck by one of the most powerful earthquakes in recorded history – magnitude 8.9 on the Richter scale. Thousands are feared dead and hundreds of thousands have been displaced.

In the wake of a disaster, World Vision is often one of the first organizations to begin relief work by distributing emergency supplies and sending highly-trained staff to assess and respond to the most urgent needs. We remain on the ground for the long haul, rebuilding communities and restoring hope.

Providing support to children and their families is central to World Vision’s efforts in the aftermath of natural disasters.  Your support is needed to help provide emergency supplies to those who have been displaced.  World Vision will also care for child survivors by establishing Child Friendly Spaces. These sites provide children with a safe place to play and help them to experience the structure and security that is often lost during emergency situations.

Unfortunately, like most other people I know, I'm cash poor and can't afford to donate enough to make a difference. What I can, and will, do is donate all the income I make from NIGHT AND CHAOS and UNGRATEFUL DEAD between now and Sunday 19th March to World Vision.

This means I need your help! I'm going to be Tweeting about this, and I'd be really grateful if everyone could retweet and spread the word. NIGHT AND CHAOS and UNGRATEFUL DEAD are currently both priced at $1.14. This is pocket change for most people, but it could turn into a really nice-sized donation for World Vision and get emergency supplies to people in Japan.

I've never done anything like this before, but it's a fond wish of mine to be able to donate to lots of different charities, so I'd love to make a big success of it and do something good for people who need it. Please help me spread the word!

ETA - If you don't have a Kindle, Amazon have a whole bunch of free Kindle apps for PCs, phones, etc.

Comments

[david-bridger.livejournal.com]

Retweeted. World Vision is our preferred charity too. I hope this works out great, Nome.

[naomi-jay.livejournal.com]

Thank you! You know what, even if I only make a tenner to donate, that's still something :)

[muninnhuginn]

Retweeted.

[naomi-jay.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Much appreciated.

[naeko.livejournal.com]

I'm not saying you're doing this for the same reasons, but be careful of using tragedy for your own ends.

[naomi-jay.livejournal.com]

I know... I almost didn't say anything at all because I was worried about this sort of thing. I was just going to announce at the end of the week that I'd donate, etc. But I figure if I push a little, I can make more money for the cause. Hopefully everybody will take it in the spirit it's intended!

[intothenyght.livejournal.com]

I bought them both. :D I'll let you know how they are once I get around to reading them! I will also repost this to my journal later on tonight.

Best of luck -- this is a wonderful thing you're doing!

[naomi-jay.livejournal.com]

Well, it's really you doing the wonderful thing, because if nobody buys the books, I can't donate anything! So thank you :)

[intothenyght.livejournal.com]

I intended to buy the books anyway. ;) Hope you raise a ton of money and get your novels out there! :D

[intothenyght.livejournal.com]

By the way, I reposted it to my LJ. :) Good luck again!

[naomi-jay.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[(Anonymous)]

Great post.....I bought 'em both....wishing you every success so that we can all make a difference there.

I also am promoting your generousity on my blog.

Laurie
http://lauriethoughts-reviews.blogspot.com

[naomi-jay.livejournal.com]

That's awesome, thanks, Laurie!