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Photo: David Snyder for Mercy Corps
January 17, 2010 8:59AM

angela.ruggiero's Haiti Response Fundraiser

As international relief efforts continue in Haiti, a Mercy Corps earthquake response team is in Port-au-Prince responding to urgent needs.Your donation will help families in Haiti recover from the most powerful quake to hit the country in more than 200 years.They're focusing first on the immediate needs -- for water, food, temporary shelter supplies and expanding our work to three areas: clean water, post-trauma support for children and job creation.
The needs in Haiti are immense. Its capital lies in ruins, as many as 200,000 may be dead, and survivors are increasingly desperate for food, clean water and shelter. Please give what you can to help families recover.

I would like to help these efforts by reaching out into the hockey community and beyond to raise much needed funds to support this mission. Please donate $5, $10, or even $100. Just in sports and life, strength in numbers... We can all make a difference, even if it is just a few dollars.

Thank you!
Angela Ruggiero
1998 Olympic Gold Medalist, 2002 Olympic Silver Medalist, 2006 Olympic Bronze Medalist, 2010 Olympian

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Please note: All donations made through this fundraising page will go to Mercy Corps' Fund. Please report any statements to the contrary on this page to us.

Recent donations to this page

Megan in USA

January 21, 2010

$10

Donald in USA

January 21, 2010

$100

Cathy in USA

January 21, 2010

$100

“A great way to support Angela on and off the ice!”

Tana in USA

January 20, 2010

$40

“In honor of Jesse Lichtenberg”

Eric in USA

January 20, 2010

$250

“On behalf of Jesse Lichtenberg!”

Jeffrey in USA

January 19, 2010

$200

“The Lichtenberg family supports Angela's efforts with all its heart.”

Jesica in USA

January 19, 2010

$50

Travis in USA

January 19, 2010

$10

Kristopher in USA

January 18, 2010

$10

“Hopefully, the supplies will get to the right people sooner than later.”

Barclay in USA

January 18, 2010

$30

Jennifer in USA

January 18, 2010

$50

“My daughter just started playing hockey this year. She was looking for a good way to give money to Haiti. She found this as a good way to contribute. Thanks for making this possible.”

Andrea in USA

January 18, 2010

$10

“Every little bit counts!”

Rosalyn in USA

January 18, 2010

$50

“Thank you Angela!! You are truly a good person!!!”

Pamela in USA

January 17, 2010

$25

Amy in USA

January 17, 2010

$100

“Thank you Angela, for leading this effort. Our hearts are with all of those affected by this tragedy.”

angela.ruggiero has raised $1,035 of $5,000

$1,035
 of $5,000
 

angela.ruggiero suggests a donation of $10.

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Project summary

Just hours after a catastrophic earthquake struck Haiti — killing thousands and displacing up to two million people — Mercy Corps began deploying an experienced, field-tested emergency response team. Upon arriving in Port-au-Prince, we went immediately to work, talking with displaced survivors about what they needed most. We delivered 15 tons of food to the city's biggest hospital. We got clean water flowing again in medical clinics and shattered neighborhoods. We ensured a reliable income for survivors by creating a cash-for-work program, which also began revitalizing failing local economies. Today, our team is working with survivors, local authorities and partner organizations on long-term plans — including job creation — that will help Haiti rebuild better and stronger.

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